Job Description

Frontend React Developer (Excel Plugin) Contract Remote (US-based)

We are seeking an individual to develop Microsoft Excel plugins for a proof-of-concept initiative. This role focuses on building high-quality frontend solutions using React and TypeScript, integrating with REST APIs developed in Python, and leveraging Git for version control. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Microsoft Office add-ins and a solid foundation in software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Microsoft Excel plugins using React, TypeScript, and Office.js for seamless integration.
• Build and integrate with REST APIs developed in Python to support plugin functionality.
• Utilize Git for version control, maintaining clean commit histories, and collaborating via pull requests.
• Ensure code quality through modular, testable implementations and effective debugging.
• Collaborate with backend teams to align frontend components with Python-based microservices.
• Contribute to the proof-of-concept phase, delivering functional and performant solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in React and TypeScript , with experience building production-ready frontend applications.
• Proven experience developing Microsoft Office add-ins , particularly for Excel, using Office.js APIs and manifest files.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs , including designing and consuming JSON-based endpoints.
• Proficiency in Python for developing REST APIs, preferably with frameworks like FastAPI.
• Fluency in Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull request workflows.
• US-based with legal authorization to work as a contractor.

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs or embedding AI-driven features (e.g., using LlamaIndex for document summarization).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of modern frontend tooling (e.g., ESLint, Prettier, Storybook, Playwright).
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.

Job type: Contract

Duration: 6M + Extendable

Work type: Remote (US-based)

Right Skale Inc, headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, is an emerging global product development and platform engineering company.

With a focus on digital transformation and cloud computing, we provide end-to-end technology solutions and services from strategy, architecture, and consulting to software development.

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