Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions as a Contract Software Engineer and shape the future of digital innovation in Chicago's thriving tech scene. This 6-month contract opportunity offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional on-site collaboration at our downtown Chicago office. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies to develop scalable solutions for Fortune 500 clients in the fintech and healthcare sectors. Our collaborative environment values innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth.
Why NexusTech? Competitive hourly rates, flexible scheduling, and the chance to build high-impact solutions with industry leaders. Perfect for experienced professionals seeking project-based work without long-term commitments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test scalable cloud-native applications using AWS and microservices architecture
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver agile sprint cycles with bi-weekly deployments
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Optimize application performance and security using advanced debugging tools
- Create technical documentation and API specifications for development teams
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (5+ years)
- Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js frameworks
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and GraphQL
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress) and TDD methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating full-stack development projects
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision