Junior Developer - Hybrid Contract

Junior Software Developer Employment: Full\-time contract · Hybrid · Westminster, CO We are hiring a Junior Software Developer to build and maintain features across our products in the Node.js ecosystem. You will work on user\-facing applications, APIs, and supporting services—contributing to sprint deliverables with mentorship from senior engineers as you grow into a full\-stack contributor. Compensation * Hourly wage (Colorado): $25\.00–$30\.00 per hour * Pay type: Hourly contract (1099 independent contractor) * Within\-range offers: Final rate depends on experience, qualifications, and interview performance within the range above * Other compensation: No bonuses, commissions, or tips for this role Benefits This is an independent contractor role. The company does not provide em\- ployee benefits, including health insurance, dental or vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, or paid holidays. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and business expenses. Work arrangement This is a hybrid role in Westminster, CO: four days per week in the office, one day remote. Responsibilities * Implement user stories each sprint: design, build, test, and ship working software * Contribute to web frontends, Node/TypeScript backends, or database\-backed features as stories require * Build and integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs under guidance from senior engineers * Write clear, maintainable TypeScript with unit tests; participate in code review * Debug issues in development, from UI behavior through API and data layers * Collaborate with product, QA, and other engineers in agile ceremonies (planning, refinement, demos) * Learn existing codebases, follow team conventions, and deliver incremen\- tally in an active production environment 1 Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a re\- lated field * 1–2 years of professional software development, or a new graduate with produ