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Work from home as a JavaScript developer with top US companies and earn in USD. We at Turing are looking for experienced JavaScript developers who can implement JavaScript applications with an emphasis on optimization, API design, and architecture.

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Job responsibilities

  • Review existing designs and modify features accordingly
  • Enhance applications performance, speed, and scalability
  • Perform code analysis, requirements analysis, and software reliability analysis
  • Coordinate with UI/UX designers to ensure technical feasibility
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience as a JavaScript Developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • Experience with other JS libraries like Backbone.js, Angular.js, Node.js, and other frameworks
  • Familiar with web development tools, Git, jQuery, and Bootstrap
  • Familiar with JavaScript module loaders, such as Require.js and AMD
  • Proficient with HTML5 and CSS3

Preferred skills

  • Experience with asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
  • Familiar with browser rendering behavior and performance
  • Experience with responsive designs for desktop/mobile
  • Ability to function individually and in a team
  • In-depth understanding of the entire web development process

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How to become a JavaScript Developer?

JavaScript is a cross-platform, object-oriented programming language used to make websites more interactive (e.g., complex animations, clickable buttons, popup menus, etc.). More complex server-side JavaScript versions, such as Node.js, enable you to add more functionality to a website than just downloading files (such as real-time collaboration between multiple computers).

What is the scope of JavaScript development?

JavaScript developers have many options, such as creating their portfolio site and doing freelance tasks in addition to conventional JavaScript work. The faster the increase in JavaScript jobs is projected, the more it may be used in the banking, insurance, and telecommunications industries. You couldn’t go wrong with JavaScript as a career choice, as several Javascript developer jobs are available. Your options include

Front-end web developer - It consists of creating a user-facing, visual website component. This position mostly concerns HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a light backend. You're probably familiar with certain ideas outside core technologies, such as regression testing or efficiency.

Web application developer - Developing web-based software applications such as interactive online forms, shopping carts, word processing and spreadsheet tools, video and picture editors, file converters, scanning software, and email software. Cross-Platform desktop apps are developed using platforms such as Adobe AIR and ELECTRON that uses JavaScript.

JavaScript developer - A JavaScript developer connects newly created elements to the services available on the back end. Typically, the developer is assisted by a back-end web designer responsible for all server-side application functionality. A JavaScript developer also collaborates with other front-end web developers that are experts in application markup and styling. A JavaScript developer is in charge of application programming and development.

UX designer - It analyzes and investigates how users interact with a website. After the analysis and investigation, the designer can introduce positive modifications to the system and test the outcome. JavaScript allows UX designers to have a higher pay scale.

UI designer - This position is more concerned with design. They are also very good with design tools of choice, even if they merely have HTML and CSS abilities. The individual should be familiar with interface design as well as JavaScript. UI Designers are also known as Visual Designers.

DevOps Engineer - This position is a liaison between IT and developers. They also investigate server software, version control, deployment, build procedures, and testing servers/processes.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a JavaScript developer?

To be a good JavaScript developer, you should grasp web markup and be an expert in JavaScript. Finally, a good JavaScript developer must be able to work in a fast-paced workplace while still implementing complicated design demands. The responsibilities include but are not limited to

  • Developing and improving the performance of the primary front-end website.
  • Creating new front-end applications and user-facing features for multiple platforms.
  • Assisting with front-end development on other projects.
  • Modifying/maintaining complicated current applications and creating new requirements and designs.
  • Conducting requirements analysis, code metrics recognition, code analysis, system risk analysis, readability, robotics, and software reliability analysis.
  • Working with front-end and back-end web developers to create a website.

How to become a JavaScript developer?

If you are a newcomer, you should start with key ideas or basics such as Let, var, const, If-else statements, Loops, Functions, Map, Filter and Reduce, Expressions and Operations, Numbers, String, Arrays and Objects, ES5, ES6. Before proceeding, you should be familiar with the fundamental principles like controlling the DOM, utilizing events, and all the other fundamental Javascript concepts.

When you've mastered the fundamentals, learn about JavaScript's asynchronous behavior. Learn how to use prototypes, coercion, hosting, scope, callback, promises, closures, and higher-order functions in this JavaScript.

When applying for a job as a JavaScript developer, you will be presented with certain algorithmic problems to tackle during your interviews. There will be some code testing, and some organizations also choose to submit online tests or project repositories, or they might request certain live code tests to be performed.

After you've mastered the fundamental principles, we strongly advise you to tackle some algorithmic problems to test your understanding. You should double-check your code by altering or using a different input example. Examine how the output changes as you experiment with your code.

You should also get your hands on the concepts given below to increase your chances of finding a high-paying remote JavaScript developer job:

  • Client-Side framework and libraries
  • Server Side framework and environment
  • Databases
  • Task runners & module bundlers
  • OOP and functional programming
  • Design patterns

Once you've completed all of the concepts, you may start working on your project. However, it doesn't end there. You should also deploy your product on a live server and create a presentable and outstanding JavaScript developer resume to help you find a job, build a portfolio, and constantly expand your skills.

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Skills required to become a JavaScript developer

There are several critical talents that any developer worldwide should possess to get a JavaScript developer position. They are as follows:

1. Core JavaScript

The most important aspect of learning JavaScript development is learning the language. Though you don't have to be a master of it, you need to have a fundamental knowledge of the paradigm and control flow.

Many people may find JavaScript difficult to learn. It has its share of quirkiness and pitfalls, but once you learn and practice, it becomes a habit, and you find it easier and more fascinating with each passing day. The truth is JavaScript is both a dynamic and a prototype-based language, which may seem a little off-putting to someone with a traditional-object background. There are, however, some superior ways to learn from a professional or experienced developer.

2. Client-side framework and libraries

Many developers are perplexed in the market when selecting the best JavaScript frameworks. However, based on the job's viewpoint and learning curve, you should use Angular JS or React JS. These client-side frameworks and libraries are in high demand, and many businesses rely on them for app development.

Both frameworks are well-known in the industry, and you may comprehensively compare both languages to determine which one is best for you. However, you may only rely on both if you have a specific necessity. We recommend that you learn both for successful career growth

3. Asynchronous programming

Asynchronous programming is another key component of JavaScript. It allows the execution of the main thread program while another method is running.

4. Writing cross-browser code

The next thing you should learn is how to write cross-browser code. It implies that your website or application should be compatible with various browsers. This compatibility is provided via JavaScript in its applications and web pages.

5. Redux

Redux is a popular React state management framework. However, it is difficult to learn and understand. You may make things easier by understanding Context API. After you've mastered this, you may go on to Redux. Redux is required for the e-commerce functionality of React applications. As a result, knowing Redux is essential for JavaScript developers.

6. jQuery

jQuery is the next JavaScript library you should learn. It's especially intended to simplify HTML DOM tree navigation and manipulation, including CSS, animation, and Ajax. There is also free and open-source software accessible. jQuery is now used by more than 73% of the world's websites.

7. Stay updated with the latest technology

Technology is always developing, and you must keep up with the newest technological trends and developments in the industry. It will enable you to create a market-ready web application for your customers. No matter how many talents you have acquired, keeping up with the newest practices is critical, and as a developer, you must make sure to make all the improvements. As a result, you should continually be learning and improving your abilities.

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How to get Javascript developer jobs?

JavaScript developers are the most detail-oriented professionals when it comes to development. If developers are looking for remote JavaScript developer jobs, they should focus on their development skills under a more experienced team's guidance and develop proficiency.

Turing offers the best remote JavaScript development jobs to help advance your career as a skilled Javascript developer. Working on new technology and business challenges can assist you in growing rapidly. Join our global network of top developers to find long-term, full-time remote Javascript programming jobs with higher compensation and growth prospects

Why become a JavaScript developer at Turing?

Long-term opportunities to work for amazing, mission-driven US companies with great compensation.

Work on challenging technical and business problems using cutting-edge technology to accelerate your career growth.

Join a worldwide community of elite software developers.

Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their JavaScript developers?

Every Javascript developer at Turing is able to set their own pricing. Turing, on the other hand, will propose a salary at which we are certain we can find you a successful and long-term position. Our suggestions are based on our analysis of market conditions as well as customer preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Becoming a JavaScript developer is not hard. Ensure you have a sound grip on the front-end skills and good command of programming languages like CSS and HTML and frameworks like Angular and React. If you aspire to become a JavaScript developer, log in to Turing and pass the developer test.

Yes, without any hassle, you can get a job. If you have a good knowledge of JavaScript and are updated to the latest version with the efficiency to use it, then visit Turing.com and take its test to explore exciting remote job opportunities in top U.S. companies.

We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Yes, most companies are looking for skilled JavaScript developers, whether they're a startup or an established company, all are working on websites or apps for which they require someone with a good knowledge of JavaScript. The language is high in demand. So, if you aspire to get a remote job as a JavaScript developer, you may apply to Turing.

Undoubtedly yes, JavaScript is the central house following the swiftly growing Internet. It's the language that is chosen by all for all types of programming. If you are looking to build your future as a JavaScript developer, sign up on Turing and work from the comfort of your home.

Our unique differentiation lies in the combination of our core business model and values. To advance AGI, Turing offers temporary contract opportunities. Most AI Consultant contracts last up to 3 months, with the possibility of monthly extensions—subject to your interest, availability, and client demand—up to a maximum of 10 continuous months. For our Turing Intelligence business, we provide full-time, long-term project engagements.

The work of a JavaScript developer is to deal with the programming tasks that involve creating a website, dealing with the front-end development, designing an application and software using the JavaScript programming language. If you are looking to get a better opportunity in the same field, then try Turing jobs.

Turing is an AGI infrastructure company specializing in post-training large language models (LLMs) to enhance advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive tasks. Founded in 2018, Turing leverages the expertise of its globally distributed technical, business, and research experts to help Fortune 500 companies deploy customized AI solutions that transform operations and accelerate growth. As a leader in the AGI ecosystem, Turing partners with top AI labs and enterprises to deliver cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, making it a critical player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Before you read on, take a look around you. Everything you see has been shipped, often multiple times, before reaching its destination. Global e-commerce sales are expected to total $5.5 trillion worldwide in 2022 and continue growing over the next few years. Here at Shippo, we are the shipping layer of the internet, and we consider ourselves to be one of the core building blocks of e-commerce.

Our mission is to make merchants successful through world class shipping. With our products and solutions, we level the playing field by providing our customers with best-in-class solutions that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them. Through our e-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms are able to connect to shipping carriers around the world from one API and dashboard. We provide our customers with the most competitive shipping rates, print labels, automated international documents, shipment tracking, facilitate the returns process and more.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Carriers Capabilities Team! Businesses, partners, customers, and users worldwide rely on our integration to a global network of carriers to streamline their fulfillment workflow. You can look forward to expanding our Shipping Carrier Library for both domestic and international shipments. The Carrier Capabilities Team is responsible for developing new integrations with carriers, maintaining them, building infrastructure and maintaining current services. As a Senior Engineer, you will provide experience and oversight in technical definitions, and coding for your team.

 

Job Responsibilities:


  • Design, implement, test, and deploy software services with high SLAs that can handle millions of requests a day
  • Ensure scalability and maintainability through microservices adoption, decoupling of concerns from the data model, queuing of jobs, application layering and container-based software distribution.
  • Continue to build out and enhance our CI/CD pipeline for smooth and safe production releases via automated testing and verification.
  • Verify and ensure performance and correctness of systems in response time and throughput.
  • Architect systems and refactor existing systems for optimal performance and reuse
  • Participate in peer reviews, testing and in design reviews for new features, products, and systems
  • Collaborate with business teams and provide early input to new product ideas and functionality
  • Define, implement, and monitor operational metrics to ensure performance and quality.
  • Work with a sense of urgency and iterate quickly in an agile process.
  • Mentor more junior engineers on engineering best practices.
  • Exceptional problem solving skills: demonstrated ability to understand business challenges and translate those into technical solutions.
  • Being on team on-call rotation and able to respond quickly to system incidents


Job Requirements:


  • 7+ years of experience in software development
  • Coding experience in server-side programming languages (e.g. Python, Go, Java, Ruby) as well as database languages (SQL) in production at scale
  • Experience consuming APIs (client) and processing millions of integrations per second
  • Experience working with server-side frameworks (e.g. Django, FastAPI, .NET, Spring, Rails, Phoenix)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Past experience and success building and supporting scalable APIs, services, or applications
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and familiarity with various design and architectural patterns.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. You are adept at communicating relevant information clearly and concisely.
  • Deep understanding of customer needs and passion for customer success.
  • Ability to look ahead to identify opportunities, foster a culture of innovation, and build for scale.
  • Exhibit core behaviors focused on craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and team success
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

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  • Experience with Integration Patterns Concepts like messaging, routing, translator.
  • Experience working with Enterprise Integration Frameworks (e.g. Apache Camel, Spring Integration) or Data Integration Framework (e.g. Prefect, Sprint Data Streams)
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Temporal, Kestra, Prefect)
  • Experience using Python and/or Golang in production at scale
  • Interest and experience in performance tuning, concurrency, security, data pipelines, and web servers
  • Familiarity with microservices architectures
  • Experience integrating with APIs that use REST, SOAP, gRPC and other technologies
  • Experience with Django and/or FastAPI
  • Prior experience working or interacting with shipping and/or postal carriers
  • Experience with messaging systems such as NSQ, Kafka, SQS and Celery
  • Experience with DevOps tooling such as Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, New Relic, PagerDuty, etc
  • Experience with AWS/Cloud services such as EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, Route 53, Cloud Formation, Cloudflare, Elastic Beanstalk, IAM, etc.

Offer Details

  • Full-time Contractor (No benefits)
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • Required 5 hours overlap with EST (Eastern Standard Time)
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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Engineering Researcher UG/Master’s/PhD

About Us

Turing is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI companies, pushing the boundaries of AI-assisted software development. Our mission is to empower the next generation of AI systems to reason about and work with real-world software repositories. You’ll be working at the intersection of software engineering, open-source ecosystems, and frontier AI.

Role Overview — What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

You’ll work alongside top AI researchers and domain experts shaping foundational LLMs at leading AI labs to:

  • Design and solve high-quality engineering problems that push the limits of model reasoning—spanning undergraduate through PhD-level topics.
  • Analyze and evaluate model-generated solutions using a structured evaluation and ranking framework.
  • Identify conceptual gaps, edge cases, and model blind spots—helping define new benchmarks for engineering reasoning.
  • Contribute insights that shape model fine-tuning and frontier AI research

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong academic background in Engineering disciplines (Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Biotechnology, Robotics, or related fields)
  • Open to talent at all education levels — UG, Master’s, and PhD
  • Deep problem-solving skills and a structured, analytical mindset.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical researchers.
  • Interest in LLMs and how they work is a plus!

Engagement Details

  • Commitment: Work as an expert gig worker with flexible engagement; minimum 10 hrs/week and up to 40 hrs/week (partial PST overlap required)
  • Duration: 1 month with potential extensions based on performance and fit
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