Quick Summary
Remote Independent Contractor role for a Junior Front-End Developer, requiring 2+ years of experience and a flexible schedule (15–25 hours/week) compensated at $25–$40/hour. The focus is on developing responsive user interfaces using React (including React 19 fundamentals, hooks, and router v7) and TypeScript, integrated with PHP/Symfony backends. Requires solid PHP knowledge, experience with CSS-in-JS (Emotion), basic RESTful API integration via Axios, Git, and familiarity with Vite.
Junior Front-End Developer (React, TypeScript) – Independent Contractor, Remote
Basics
- Type: Independent Contractor
- Schedule: Flex-Time (15-25 hours / week)
- Location: Remote
- Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, similar field, or equivalent experience
- Experience: 2 years or More
Motu Novu is seeking a motivated Junior Front-End Developer to work with React to build modern, responsive user interfaces for custom applications integrated with back-end PHP and Symfony systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain React-based user interfaces (UIs).
- Collaborate with senior developers on full-stack features.
- Write clean, maintainable code adhering to team standards.
- Participate in code reviews and integrate feedback.
- Assist with API integration and basic backend tasks.
- Debug and resolve frontend issues efficiently.
Technical Requirements
- Solid knowledge of PHP and familiarity with object-oriented programming.
- Solid understanding of React fundamentals (components, hooks, router v7, state management, validation, React 19).
- Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Experience with responsive design and CSS-in-JS (Emotion).
- Basic understanding of RESTful APIs design principles and API integration using Axios.
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and containerized development.
- Basic knowledge of the Vite build tool and development workflow.
- Willingness to learn the Symfony framework and its components.
Non-Technical Requirements
- Confident and poised attitude in internal and external interactions.
- Thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- English – European CEFR Level B2 or higher.
- Bona-fide setup as an independent contractor.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Compensation: $25/hour to $40/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- Fully flexible schedule.
- Discretionary yearly performance bonus (up to 25% of base yearly compensation).
Growth Opportunities: Collaborate on the design, development, and maintenance of a wide range of applications; learn new technologies, frameworks, and languages. Optional opportunities include occasional travel within Europe and/or to the USA, and potential sponsorship for relocation to the USA (after at least 3 years of successful collaboration).