About Midwestern:

As a Javascript Software Engineer at Midwestern Interactive, you’ll be a contracted Midwestern team member embedded in product teams that range from early‑stage startups to global enterprises—working remotely anywhere in the U.S., in a hybrid setup, or on‑site at our Joplin, MO HQ. We believe every great vision needs a great team, and for 13 years we’ve supplied the engineers, designers, and product leaders who flex with each client’s roadmap.

Proof? 120 + customers served, $450 M raised by clients, Inc. Best Workplace honors, and 90 % voluntary retention over the past three years. Our mission, “Serve Each Other, Serve Our Clients,” guides both the way we deliver and the way we support you, letting you focus on building products that matter. Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Details: 

• Our contractor network is invited to join our Slack channel, where they get first eyes on incoming opportunities with Midwestern clients. 
• Work remotely anywhere in the US
• Work on a 1099 contracted basis
• Contract opportunities can vary in a number of ways, including: 
• Hours: Full-time (most common), part-time, or project-specific hours
• Length: small scoped projects to long-term evergreen needs
• Industry: Saas products in a wide range of verticals
• Company Size: serving clients from startup to enterprise

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand and implement project requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented, and unit-tested code adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and bugs independently, seeking assistance when needed.
• Communicate with clients as the point person on projects
• Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the project and client needs.

Qualifications:

Our clients vary in their use of mobile languages and frameworks. We know you won't be an expert in all of them, but we're looking for frontend, backend, and fullstack Javascript engineers with:

• 5+ years of dedicated Javascript development experience using any of the following:
• Frontend Development:
• Frameworks/Libraries: React.js, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt.js
• State Management: Redux (with Redux Toolkit), Zustand, MobX, Context API
• Styling: CSS-in-JS (e.g., Styled Components, Emotion), Tailwind CSS, SASS/LESS, BEM
• Build Tools: Webpack, Vite, Parcel
• TypeScript: Strong proficiency with TypeScript for robust, scalable applications.
• Backend Development:
• Frameworks: Node.js Express.js, NestJS
• ORMs/ODMs: Sequelize, TypeORM, Mongoose
• Authentication/Authorization: Passport.js, JWT
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO, WebSockets
• Familiarity with database and cloud infrastructure concepts including:
• Databases: Relational and NoSQL
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Serverless Architectures: Experience with deploying and managing serverless functions.
• Deep understanding of the JavaScript ecosystem and package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm).
• Proficiency with API integrations such as designing and consuming RESTful/GraphQL services, using tools like Postman/Insomnia, and client-side libraries like axios or the native fetch API.
• Working knowledge of collaborative tools and methodologies such as Git, Jira/Trello/Asana, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of Figma.

Hiring Process:

• Application: Complete our questionnaire and attach your resume.
• Google Meet Screen: We’ll get to know each other during a 15-20 minute call with our Talent Acquisition team.
• Technical Interview: Meet with a team lead to talk through your technical experiences.
• Join our Network: Contractors who are selected to join our pool will be invited to join our slack community where they'll have first eyes on incoming opportunities with Midwestern clients.

Clients We've Worked With:

Lyft

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Gloo

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

It is the continuing policy of Midwestern Interactive to provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including those in connection with recruitment, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.