Software Engineer (Contractor)

Software Engineer (Contractor)

Posted 1 week ago by Coder on Linkedin

Negotiable
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Canada, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Software Engineer (Contractor) role at Coder focuses on enhancing the developer experience through the evolution of their open-source VS Code extension. The position requires collaboration with engineering teams to improve integration with the core product, emphasizing feature development and usability. Candidates should have a strong background in full-stack development and a passion for open-source contributions. This contract position may initially require full-time hours, tapering to part-time after a few months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the development of the open-source VS Code extension by writing high-quality code and shaping its architecture.
  • Drive technical decisions that enhance integration with the core product.
  • Write clear, developer-friendly documentation and improve the structure of the VS Code extension repository.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success teams to support Coder’s enterprise user base.

Key Skills:

  • 3+ years of full-stack experience in a professional setting.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
  • Some experience with Go and shell scripting.
  • An open-source presence on platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
  • Familiarity with different operating systems.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals: IP, TCP, TLS, SSH, & HTTP.
  • Experience maintaining libraries or plugins, particularly open-source ones.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT