Senior Web Application Developer

Job Overview

GeoCivix is looking for a highly skilled Senior Web Application Developer to join our growing team. You will play a critical role in building, optimizing, and maintaining our robust web applications that are core to our business. This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about technology, thrives in a remote environment, and is excited to tackle challenging problems. We value creativity, ownership, and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions that make a difference for our clients.

About GeoCivix

GeoCivix is an innovative SaaS provider specializing in plan review, permitting, and inspection solutions for small and mid-sized local government agencies, utility districts, and fire departments. We are committed to simplifying complex processes, empowering our clients with user-friendly tools, and providing exceptional customer support. As our company grows, we are looking for dedicated individuals who want to be part of our journey to transform public sector services.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of secure, scalable web applications that provide seamless user experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, identify opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Make informed architectural decisions, apply best practices, and lead refactoring efforts to enhance performance and scalability.
• Manage, monitor, and optimize system infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Develop automated testing strategies, and lead testing initiatives to ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years of professional web application development with CFML and MS SQL. Proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Frontend Expertise: 3+ years of experience with JavaScript and jQuery, with a strong understanding of how to create intuitive, responsive user interfaces.
• Cloud Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure, or willingness to learn. Knowledge of cloud security best practices is a bonus.
• Deep Technical Skills: In-depth understanding of web application architecture, including security, session management, and scalable design. Familiarity with OOP principles and MVC frameworks is essential.
• Best Practices: Strong ability to write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, following industry best practices and modern development techniques.
• Problem Solving: Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, quickly adapt to new challenges, and solve complex problems effectively.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills to work effectively in a distributed team environment. Comfortable working directly with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide feedback.
• Leadership & Ownership: Self-directed, motivated, and capable of leading initiatives without micromanagement. Ability to mentor less experienced developers and foster a collaborative, supportive work culture.

Why Join GeoCivix?

• Innovative Environment: Join a company that values creativity and technical excellence. Your input will help shape the future of our products.
• Flexible Remote Work: 100% remote work, offering the flexibility to work where you are most comfortable. Must be US-based.
• Long-Term Opportunity: This is a long-term contract position with the potential for growth. We're looking for someone interested in becoming an integral part of our team.
• Impactful Work: Work on projects that directly impact communities by making government processes more efficient and user-friendly.

Position Details

• Type: 1099 Contract (Long-term)
• Location: 100% Remote (US-based candidates only)
• Schedule: Flexible hours, full-time availability required
• Start Date: Immediate

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role at GeoCivix, please send your resume and a brief introduction to hr@GeoCivix.com. We look forward to hearing from you!