Senior Developer (Freelance)

As a Senior Developer at Salt XC, you will take charge of developing and maintaining integrations between ERP systems and customer-facing applications using React and Next.js. You’ll build and style modern interfaces with Tailwind CSS, and work on optimizing e-commerce solutions. Your role also involves managing headless CMS solutions and creating APIs and microservices, while collaborating with a diverse team to ensure user-centric results.

To apply for the Senior Developer role at Salt XC, you should have at least 5 years of experience in full stack development with a focus on business systems integration. Proven expertise in implementing ERP integrations, strong proficiency with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, and experience with headless CMS implementations are also vital. A solid understanding of RESTful APIs and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript is necessary to excel in this position.

In the Senior Developer position at Salt XC, you will work with a variety of modern technologies and tools including React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and cloud services like AWS or Azure. You will also integrate databases, manage headless CMS platforms like Strapi or Contentful, and build RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring you are always at the forefront of tech advancements.

At Salt XC, the work culture for Senior Developers is built around collaboration, respect, and innovation. You’ll find a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. We believe in doing what's right, continuously improving, and embracing different perspectives. This dynamic work culture allows you to thrive, learn from others, and grow your skillset while working on impactful projects.

Salt XC is committed to supporting the professional growth of its Senior Developers through continuous learning opportunities, exposure to new technologies, and collaboration with experienced cross-functional teams. You’ll have the chance to work on diverse projects that challenge your skills and expand your knowledge, ensuring that you remain engaged and passionate about your work.

When answering this question, you should highlight specific projects where you effectively utilized React. Discuss the features you implemented, how React improved the project’s performance, and any challenges you faced during development and how you overcame them.

Discuss your methodical approach to integrating RESTful APIs, emphasizing the tools and techniques you use for API consumption. Provide examples of past work where you ensured data integrity and optimal performance when connecting different systems.

In your response, mention specific optimization techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, and caching strategies. Highlight examples from your projects where you successfully improved loading times or reduced server response times.

Choose a project that involved significant challenges and explain the context, your role, the hurdles faced, and the solutions you implemented. Emphasize teamwork, collaboration, and your problem-solving skills that led to a successful outcome.

Discuss your understanding of accessibility standards (such as WCAG) and the importance of inclusive design. Share the methods you implement to ensure accessibility, showcasing your commitment to creating user-friendly applications for everyone.

Provide a comprehensive overview of your experience with Shopify, including specific projects, features you developed, and any e-commerce strategies you learned to drive engagement and sales. Mention your familiarity with Shopify APIs and app development.

Emphasize your proactive approach to professional development, including following industry blogs, participating in online courses, and attending tech meetups. Mention specific technologies and trends you’re currently following or planning to learn.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as using task management tools or frameworks like Agile/Scrum. Highlight how you adapt to shifting priorities while ensuring quality in your work.

Highlight specific projects where you leveraged cloud services for deployment, storage, or scalability. Discuss any services you used and how they contributed to project success, showcasing your understanding of cloud architecture.

Outline your systematic approach to testing and debugging code, referencing tools you use like unit tests, integration tests, or debuggers. Share an example of a debugging challenge you faced and how you resolved it.