Pro Sound Effects Freelance Software Developer Remote · Part time

Pro Sound Effects is looking for a freelance Software Developer to aid in project-based development and maintenance of SoundQ, our cloud-based desktop sound library workflow software for macOS and Windows. We are looking for a commitment of at least 20 hours/week. This is a part-time independent contractor position with growth opportunities depending on performance. We are especially looking for someone with solid JUCE front end skills. Many (but certainly not all) of the projects will be implementing UI for new features in SoundQ.

Description

Job Duties:

  • Implement UI for new SoundQ features
  • Support QA with bug fixes

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ability to demonstrate projects you have worked on (either on GitHub or elsewhere)
  • Strong C++ skills
  • Experience with JUCE
  • Ability to navigate and work with a large cross-platform codebase 
  • Experience with Github and committing code to shared repositories
  • Proficiency with Xcode and/or Visual Studio
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science related field or equivalent experience

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of audio software and sound design
  • Familiarity with DSP processing algorithms
  • MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases
  • Electron and node.js experience
  • Familiarity with REST APIs
  • Passionate about sound design or music production 

Success Factors 

  • Strong ownership mentality and are able to figure things out independently.
  • Proactively look for ways to help and contribute
  • Excellent listening skills with an ability to ask questions to get the information needed to meet or exceed expectations
  • Emotionally intelligent and able to drive projects and communication forward
  • Are able to execute thoughtfully with urgency
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • You are comfortable keeping up with a demanding schedule. 
  • You are willing to get your hands dirty, lead by example, and motivate teams through both in-person and remote engagement. 
  • You are proactive, you take initiative, you make suggestions, you challenge the status quo with a respectful and innovative spirit
  • You let your passion be ignited