Jr. Web Developer

Junior Full Stack Web Developer Department: Web Development Location: Tustin, CA Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $37-47/hr, DOE. Schedule: Monday–Friday, Fully Onsite Position Overview A biotechnology company in Tustin is seeking a Junior Full Stack Web Developer to join its Web Development team. This opportunity is well suited for an early-career developer who has a solid understanding of both front-end and back-end development and is eager to expand their technical skills in a collaborative environment. The developer will contribute to a variety of projects, including web applications, internal business tools, e-commerce platforms, and APIs. The work will focus on creating reliable applications, improving internal processes, and developing user-friendly digital experiences that support the company's operations. This position will involve collaboration with developers, scientists, product managers, and other internal teams to build and maintain both customer-facing applications and internal software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Build, maintain, and enhance user interfaces and reusable components for the company's internal Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel to understand testing processes and translate business requirements into practical user flows.
• Create and maintain WordPress websites, including landing pages, informational content, and blog functionality.
• Develop and maintain e-commerce websites using a headless Shopify approach.
• Build custom front-end experiences based on established designs, functionality requirements, and project specifications. Back-End Development
• Develop and maintain server-side functionality supporting the company's internal LIMS.
• Update existing backend functionality to support new laboratory tests, workflows, and operational requirements.
• Assist with database design, schema modifications, and overall database architecture.
• Build integrations with third-party platforms and services through RESTful APIs.
• Develop backend functionality that connects e-commerce and business systems with services such as Shopify, Klaviyo, SendGrid, Twilio, and Stripe.
• Create and maintain middleware that facilitates the transfer, synchronization, and organization of information between internal systems and external applications.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing applications to support reliability, performance, and usability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Working knowledge of React and/or Next.js, along with HTML and CSS.
• Experience developing backend applications using Python-based frameworks, such as Django or Flask.
• Understanding of REST API development and integration.
• Familiarity with Git and other version-control practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and take on increasingly complex development responsibilities. Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be especially valuable:

• Developing Shopify websites, particularly using a headless architecture.
• Working with content management platforms such as Sanity.
• Using Docker for application development and deployment.
• Working with CI/CD pipelines and development automation tools.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services, including S3, SQS, API Gateway, Lambda, or similar services.
• Experience integrating multiple third-party platforms and APIs. Opportunity This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite opportunity offering a junior developer the chance to work on a diverse range of web technologies while gaining hands-on experience with applications supporting scientific, operational, and e-commerce functions. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $32.00 - $36.00