Job opening in Chicago for Remote Full Stack Developer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Contract)
Company: Network Canvas
Location: Remote (Based in Chicago, IL)
Job Type: Contract

About Us: Network Canvas is a suite of open-source tools developed by academics at Northwestern University and the University of Oxford. Widely used in the global public health community, our software helps capture complex social network data for understanding infectious diseases like HIV. With new funding, we are expanding our scope, transitioning to a cloud-based platform, developing new features, and designing an open API.

Job Description:

As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a key role in transitioning our desktop apps to a cloud-based platform, implementing new features, and designing an open API for integration into data analysis workflows. This fully remote contracted role offers the opportunity to work with a small and eclectic team passionate about developing open-source digital tools with social impact.

Job Activities:

• Act as a technical expert in decision-making, establishing the tech stack, and bootstrapping development.

• Specify, design, and implement complex features to facilitate the development of a new cloud-based survey platform.

• Manage independent implementation with guidance from senior development staff.

• Make key decisions related to software architecture and propose improvements to technical infrastructure.

• Write tests and user-facing documentation for implemented features.

• Collaborate with the academic research team, facilitating reviews and feedback on specifications, mock-ups, and test builds.

Necessary Skills:

• At least 3 years of NextJS/React development experience, demonstrating technical proficiency.

• Strong knowledge of Tailwind, including theming.

• Design skills with a focus on polished, accessible user interfaces.

• Experience with TypeScript, including the creation of types for third-party consumption.

• Knowledge of ORMs, SQL, and cloud database providers.

• Proven record of remote teamwork, taking ownership of feature design and implementation.

• Experience with RESTful APIs.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.

Bonus Skills:

• Portfolio website showcasing your work.

• Experience migrating React SPAs to NextJS.

• Knowledge/experience with NextJS 13 App directory.

• Knowledge/experience with language localization.

• Knowledge/experience with Electron and Capacitor.

• Interest/experience in public health and LGBTQ+ health.

To Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume to info@networkcanvas.com with “Network Canvas Full Stack Developer” in the subject line. Include links to your portfolio, GitHub profile, showcase projects, or other relevant resources.

Immediate start. No visa sponsorship available for this role.