Part Time Freelance Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Posting Summary

This position will be expected to work an estimated 10-15 hours per week on this project. Workdays and hours will be defined based on a combination of project development needs or priorities, and the developer's preferences.

About USC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

We are seeking one highly skilled freelancer with full-stack lead developer experience and the ability to architect an integrated management system. This position will serve as an IT technical expert with a broad knowledge of all stack elements. We are seeking a smart and enthusiastic developer with a desire to learn, the technical competence to be successful, and excellent communication skills. We are open to hiring a developer that will work remotely.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.
At least 5 years of experience as a full-stack developer.
Strong proficiency in Angular, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and GIT.
Experience building self-contained, reusable, and testable modules and components.
Ability to ensure a clear dependency chain, in terms of both application logic as well as file relationships.
Skills writing non-blocking code, and resorting to advanced techniques such as multi-threading, when needed.
Experience communicating with external web services and ensuring profile optimization (memory, speed).
Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript and NodeJS.
Experience in web application development; Database design and management; UI/UX design; Unix Server administration; Software development lifecycle; Problem solving; and Project management.
Ability to work independently; effective organizational and communication skills; adaptable; dependable to accurately complete assignments with quality results.
At least 5 years of experience in design, development, and maintenance of web-based applications; working with existing web applications with legacy components; working with and managing Linux environments; working directly with clients; comfortable communicating with technical and non-technical teams.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

This is a larger project requiring the development of multiple modules comprising an integrated system. Modules are currently in different states of development (i.e. completed, in progress, not yet started). We have a clear idea of the remaining development we would like to achieve. We will provide general specifications and/or mock-ups before starting development of each new module, but we do not currently have written specifications for the complete project scope. After discussing a new module's specifications and requirements, then development begins. The freelancer will be expected to provide daily or weekly status updates and the project manager (PM) will be available to answer questions to guide the design. The developer will work as a collaborative team with one other full-stack developer on this complex project. Both developers and the PM will work together on the project and meet virtually using a screenshare 1-3 times per week. Prior development has usually utilized sprint planning to define the next 1-2 weeks of development priorities. This is followed by testing new development at frequent intervals during daily or weekly meetings, and the PM providing guidance on minor modifications to improve the user experience. One role of this position will be assisting to upgrade this older system using the latest technology tools to ensure business continuity for critical operations and data management for the next several years. The PM is a subject-matter expert that defines system requirements and provides design guidance but is not an IT professional. The PM also performs testing of new functionality. The PM has experience managing three different full-stack lead developers for this project over the last 7 years. Other non-IT subject-matter experts will be consulted when necessary to define system specifications more clearly for modules they utilize.

Other Supporting Documents - Please include the following as attachments in the optional documents section:

Provide information on your involvement in previous projects and provide links to websites in your portfolio.

Include a description of your full-stack lead developer experience and communication style.

Submit example source code you have worked on before (e.g., side project, open-source contribution).
*Due to the duration of this project, this temporary position may be considered for a rehire after the proposed end date.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. 

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