Frontend Web Developer

**Frontend Web Developer (Contract – Remote)** Quantum Forge is a web development company building clean, fast websites for small businesses. We're looking for a reliable frontend developer to join us as a contractor and take on projects independently from start to finish. **Pay Structure:** We usually pay a flat per\-project rate based on the size and scope of the build. However, an hourly rate (with a Not\-To\-Exceed cap) can be negotiated if you prefer that structure. *The payment listed on Indeed is just a placeholder, as we will finalize your specific rate based on your preferred payment model.* **What you'll be doing:** You'll receive project briefs directly from us and build out simple 1–5 page websites with minimal hand\-holding. We trust our contractors to manage their own time and deliver quality work on deadline. **What we're looking for:** * Solid proficiency in HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript — you can build without a framework * Ability to write clean, responsive code from scratch * Strong enough fundamentals that you're not dependent on AI tools — though using AI to assist your workflow is welcome and encouraged * Self\-directed and comfortable working independently with minimal oversight * Good communication when questions or blockers come up **What this is NOT:** * This is not a design role — assets and direction will be provided * This is not a full\-time position — work volume varies by project load **Details:** * Contract / 1099 * Remote * Hourly or per\-project rate (negotiable based on experience) **A note on work volume:** We're growing steadily and plan to keep you busy, but we want to be upfront — this is contract work, and there may occasionally be a slow month with little to no projects. We don't expect that to be the norm, but we'd rather you know going in than be caught off guard. **One more thing, and we mean it:** We're a small operation and we care about who we work with. We're looking for someone who's honest, takes pride in their work, and treats people right — clients, teammates, even the guy at the gas station who's 47 cents short. We want to grow with our team, not replace them over time. Quantum Forge is built on simple values: good work, good people, good business. We're not complicated about it. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. If that sounds cheesy, we're probably not a good fit. Pay: From $15\.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Application Question(s): * Since this role involves minimal hand\-holding, you are your own final QA tester. Walk me through your exact checklist or process for reviewing a site before you hand it back to us and say, 'It is finished.' * Building 1–5 page static websites without frameworks is straightforward, but it can also be repetitive. What keeps you motivated to deliver clean, high\-quality code on simpler projects rather than chasing complex software builds? * If you won $5 million in the lottery tomorrow and never strictly had to w