Contract Software Engineer - WebCompat Tooling (Dashboards and Reporting), Firefox

About this kind of role

What a Contract Software Engineer - WebCompat Tooling (Dashboards and Reporting), Firefox usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Contract Software Engineers in this area focus on developing and maintaining tools that ensure web compatibility across different browsers, particularly Firefox. They build dashboards and reporting systems to monitor and analyze web compatibility issues, identify trends, and track progress towards resolution. This often involves writing code to automate testing, analyze test results, and present data in a clear and actionable format. They collaborate with other engineers and testers to improve the overall web compatibility of Firefox.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with database technologies like MySQL or PostgreSQL are commonly required.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong background in software development and a passion for web standards and cross-browser compatibility often thrive in this role.