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Nina
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Javascript DevOps Engineer
APAC
Location
$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
97%
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Nina combines development and operations expertise to enhance software delivery processes. She is proficient in CI/CD pipelines and cloud services.
Express
Ruth
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Javascript UI Engineer
EMEA
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$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Ruth has a flair for creating user-friendly interfaces using Javascript and related technologies. She is dedicated to improving accessibility in web applications.
Mocha
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Ava
Senior Javascript Developer
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AMER
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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Ava has over 8 years of experience in Javascript and strong expertise in full-stack development. She excels in creating responsive web applications.
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React
Camila
Lead Frontend Engineer
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EMEA
Location
$145,000
Salary
$70/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Camila specializes in Javascript frameworks and has a passion for user experience design. She has led several successful projects at major tech firms.
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Vue.js
Shamita
Senior Javascript Engineer
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AMER
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Shamita has a strong background in software development with a focus on modern Javascript technologies. She is proficient in both frontend and backend development.
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Context API
Irving
Javascript Software Architect
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APAC
Location
$160,000
Salary
$77/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Irving has extensive experience in designing scalable applications using Javascript and microservices architecture. He is a mentor to junior developers.
Featured Skills
Redux
Ruth
Javascript UI Engineer
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EMEA
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Ruth has a flair for creating user-friendly interfaces using Javascript and related technologies. She is dedicated to improving accessibility in web applications.
Featured Skills
Mocha
Nina
Javascript DevOps Engineer
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Anonymous
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APAC
Location
$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
97%
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Nina combines development and operations expertise to enhance software delivery processes. She is proficient in CI/CD pipelines and cloud services.
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Express
Jesse
Full Stack Javascript Developer
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
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Jesse is skilled in various Javascript frameworks and backend technologies. He enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
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Node.js
Hack
Principal Javascript Engineer
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AMER
Location
$180,000
Salary
$87/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Hack possesses deep knowledge of Javascript best practices and system architecture. He has authored technical guides that are used across the industry.
Featured Skills
Jest
Larry
Junior Javascript Developer
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APAC
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
86%
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Larry is an enthusiastic developer with a keen interest in learning Javascript frameworks. He is known for his ability to solve complex problems quickly.
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Cypress
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Common jobs to be done for lead javascript engineers

<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Code Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing single-page applications using React or Vue.js.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing state management using Redux or Context API.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing modular JavaScript code for reusability.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Performance Optimization</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting code reviews to improve performance and maintainability.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Profiling applications to identify bottlenecks and optimize speed.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing lazy loading for images and components.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Using Webpack to bundle JavaScript code efficiently.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Testing and Debugging</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing unit tests with Jest or Mocha for JavaScript code.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up end-to-end tests using Cypress or Selenium.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Debugging applications using Chrome DevTools effectively.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Automating testing suites to ensure code quality.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Collaboration and Documentation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Participating in agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Documenting code with JSDoc for developer clarity.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating with UX/UI designers to implement user interfaces.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting knowledge sharing sessions with the team.</div></div>

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