Cold Fusion Developer - Contract

at  Eight Bit Studios

WHO WE ARE:

At Eight Bit Studios, our fully remote team is made up of skilled UX Strategists, Digital Product Designers, Mobile and Web Developers, Project Managers, Account & Sales Managers and QA Analysts. We care deeply about partnering with our clients to deliver human-centered, fun, and beautiful mobile and web products that we can all take pride in.
Our Technology Team is full of well-rounded, dedicated, multidisciplinary technologists who are passionate about learning. We collaborate closely with Design and UX to deliver the best digital experiences to our users and we stretch the boundaries of our capabilities to ensure our amazing team executes with the highest fidelity.

OK, SO WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?

We are seeking a Contract ColdFusion Developer to enrich our team’s capabilities in developing features for a web-based administrative product, complemented by a RESTful API that supports companion mobile apps. Initially, for the first two months, you’ll be deeply integrated with the client’s agile team. This close collaboration within their agile ecosystem ensures a dynamic and iterative approach to delivering features on a regular basis. Immersing yourself in this environment offers a unique opportunity to directly understand and contribute to the client’s objectives. Should the engagement prove successful, there’s potential to extend the contract for an additional 8-10 months. During this extended period, your focus will shift towards more closely collaborating with the Eight Bit team, including developers, user experience and design teams, QA, and project managers. This phase will continue the momentum of delivering exceptional digital experiences, leveraging the agile practices you’ve adapted to with the client’s team.

HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU NEED FOR THE ROLE:

• 4+ years of Cold Fusion experience
• Strong knowledge of Cold Fusion programming language
• Familiarity with ColdBox MVC, Ortus Solutions open source products: CacheBox, Wirebox, LogBox, TestBox, CommandBox, and other Modules, such as CBWire, a REACT like framework
• JavaScript experience; experience with React is a plus
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to spend a maximum of 32 hours during the initial phase of the contract

HERE ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Develop and maintain Cold Fusion applications.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement new features.
• Work in an Agile cadence with traditional ceremonies: Daily Stand-Up, Planning, Grooming & Retrospectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Provide ongoing documentation within the application code and for intended functionality.
• Be available during the central and eastern time zones.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.