Freelance React/Node Developer
Toptal
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Job Description
About Toptal
Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce, powered by a global network of highly qualified professionals in technology, design, finance, marketing, and strategic consulting. Only the top 3% of applicants are accepted into our network. Founded in 2010, Toptal has been trusted by more than 30,000 clients, from the Fortune 500 to cutting-edge startups. We offer our talent a range of lucrative, fully remote opportunities, and we handle all billing and payments. From full-time engagements to flexible part-time work, Toptal members can choose from a variety of exciting projects with some of the world’s top companies.
About the Client
Our client is a global technology company that connects nearly a billion people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love, including finance, sports, mail, shopping, gaming, and news, through trusted products, content, and technology that fuel their day.
As one of the largest and most recognizable email service providers in the world, the company delivers more than 4.5 billion emails daily and offers consistently top-rated mobile apps. Its mail platform is a critical pillar of the company’s long-term growth strategy.
About the Role
We are looking for a Freelance React/Node Developer who is passionate about growing their skills and delivering high-quality applications built on modern technology stacks and cloud platforms. In this role, you will help build the next generation of communication products across web and mobile platforms.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent, with 8+ years of experience
- Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design
- Strong command of responsive design and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, and Node.js
- Strong command of browser-side technologies, including AJAX, HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript, and object-oriented JavaScript
- Experience with software development principles, including design patterns, code structure, continuous integration, and deployment architecture
- Experience with web technologies such as Node, HTTP, JSON, Webpack, and Babel
- Experience with test-driven development and testing frameworks such as Jest, WebdriverIO, Enzyme, Protractor, and React Testing Library
- Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain constructive under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing mail applications
- Experience with mobile web development
- Experience with Scrum, Squad, or similar agile development methodologies
Highlights
- Commitment: Full-time (40 hours per week) preferred; part-time candidates may be considered if able to ramp up to full-time within three to four weeks
- Equipment: The client will provide a MacBook for use during the engagement
- Time zone overlap: Minimum of six hours with PST
Key skills/competency
- React Development
- Node.js Development
- JavaScript
- Responsive Design
- Test-Driven Development
- Software Architecture
- Cloud Platforms
- Mobile Web Development
- Agile Methodologies
- Communication
How to Get Hired at Toptal
- Research Toptal's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their remote work ethos.
- Tailor your resume for Toptal: Highlight extensive React, Node.js, and modern web development experience, emphasizing projects with significant user bases or complex architectures relevant to a Freelance React/Node Developer role.
- Showcase your freelance portfolio: Provide clear examples of high-quality, delivered projects, especially those involving responsive design, cloud platforms, and agile methodologies for large-scale applications.
- Prepare for technical assessments: Brush up on data structures, algorithms, software design patterns, and specific React/Node.js frameworks, as Toptal's screening is rigorous and technically focused.
- Practice remote collaboration skills: Emphasize experience working with distributed teams and strong communication, as these are critical for Toptal's remote-first environment and client engagements.
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