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# Node.Js Developer (Part Time)

- **Company:** BadVR, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $50,270.0 - $60,540.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Local Area Networks, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Network Protocols, Node.Js, SQLite, WebSocket, Git, Restful APIs, Mocha
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=13d83d580d117190

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Implementing APIs?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * No high school diploma, * Strong professional experience (minimum 5 years of professional experience) with modern Node.js and JavaScript ES modules

 * Experience building REST APIs with Express under unit and integration tests w/ Mocha, Chai, Supertest
 * Comfortable working in an existing codebase and following established conventions
 * Strong Git hygiene: small commits, clear commit messages, and review-friendly pull requests
 * Clear written communication for asynchronous technical collaboration, * Experience with multiplayer and binary networking protocols
 * Familiarity with MQTT, UDP discovery, local network services, and edge deployment
 * Interest in AI developer tooling or Model Context Protocol integrations
 * Comfort debugging Node.js applications on Linux or embedded/router-like environments
 * Active (or prior) security clearance, Those with previous experience with AR/VR technology or a passion for it are greatly encouraged to apply!, * Node.js development: Minimum 5 years (Required)

Education:

 * High school or equivalent experience

Language:

 * English (Required)

## Description

BadVR is looking for a part-time hourly Node.js developer to help maintain and extend a server-side JavaScript codebase that supports REST administration APIs, authenticated WebSocket synchronization for VR/XR and web clients, SQLite persistence, UDP discovery, MQTT messaging, and MCP tooling integrations. This role is best suited for an enthusiastic dev who can contribute independently in a focused codebase, architect plans for new features, and write production-minded JavaScript with automated test coverage., * Maintain and extend Express REST and WS endpoints for both text and binary protocols

 * Add or improve mocha tests across isolated test suites, with code coverage metrics
 * Build and test SQLite-backed domain logic using better-sqlite3
 * Support integrations like MQTT broker, UDP discovery, file watchers, virtual assets, and AI MCP tooling
 * Document implementations, operational assumptions, and developer workflows for future contributors


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