QuickBase Developer Contractor

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The QuickBase Developer Contractor will design, develop, and maintain custom business applications using QuickBase. This role will partner with stakeholders across departments to automate workflows, streamline data collection, and improve operational efficiency. The contractor will be responsible for implementing best practices in app design, user access, reporting, and system integrations. In addition to developing and maintaining QuickBase applications, the contractor is expected to \

• collaborate openly, share knowledge, and enable internal teams through documentation and training\
• . This role reports to the IT Manager and must work in alignment with organizational standards, timelines, and technology strategies.
• Responsibilities :
• Provide clear documentation and knowledge transfer for each project, enabling internal staff to understand, maintain, and support applications after deployment.
• Offer training or walkthroughs to designated staff as needed, ensuring internal knowledge retention and self-sufficiency.
• Offer training or walkthroughs to designated staff as needed, ensuring internal knowledge retention and self-sufficiency.
• Communicate progress regularly to the IT Manager and / or stakeholders, including roadblocks and risks.
• Adhere to agreed-upon timelines and milestones; proactively escalate any delays or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with IT to ensure application designs align with the company's security, data governance, and integration standards.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain QuickBase applications to support business processes.
• Collaborate with end users and business leaders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design user-friendly interfaces, forms, dashboards, and automated workflows.
• Create and maintain complex formulas, pipelines, and relationships between tables.
• Integrate QuickBase with other business systems and tools (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Salesforce, Power BI, etc.) using APIs or middleware.
• Manage permissions, roles, and user access to ensure data integrity and security.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and data structures.
• Provide user support, troubleshooting, and training as needed.
• Test and deploy updates, enhancements, and new features while ensuring minimal disruption to users.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and performance optimizations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Skills / Qualifications :
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform minor equipment maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Commercial driving experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining safety and efficiency in all areas and responsibilities.
• Education :
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience developing QuickBase applications.
• Proven track record in customizing QuickBase apps, pipelines, and integrations.
• Experience working as a contractor or consultant preferred.
• Technical Skills :
• Strong understanding of relational database design and data modeling.
• Proficiency in QuickBase formulas, pipelines, webhooks, and APIs.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and RESTful APIs a plus.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Solid Excel and data analysis skills.
• Required Work Style / Accountability :
• Must be collaborative, transparent, and proactive in communication.
• Comfortable with oversight and accountability, including reporting to the IT Manager and participating in check-ins or progress reviews.
• Willingness to mentor or support internal users or other IT staffing as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Success in this role is measured not only by quality of application development, but also by the timeliness of delivery, clarity of documentation, openness to collaboration, and ability to empower internal teams.
• Contract Terms Section :
• Contractor will be expected to meet weekly or bi-weekly with the IT Manager for status updates.
• Deliverables must include documentation and, when applicable, training materials.
• Invoices must be accompanied by a summary of work completed.
• Soft Skills :
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Physical Requirements
• The employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to distinguish between colors, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Various environmental conditions, including various temperatures and varying noise levels.

Job Type : Contract

Expected hours : 40 per week

Ability to Commute :

• San Antonio, TX 78209 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• San Antonio, TX 78209 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person