Catalyte is looking for a developer for a 3-week project to write JavaScript scripts for automating tasks on a web platform. This involves interacting with web pages programmatically to perform actions like data entry, content scraping, and form submission. You will use a browser automation library (like Puppeteer or Playwright) to build reliable and efficient scripts. This is a great gig for someone with strong JavaScript skills and an interest in automation and web scraping.

This project is centered around automating repetitive manual tasks currently performed on a web-based administrative panel. Your goal is to create a set of robust scripts that can run on a schedule to perform these tasks, saving significant time and reducing the potential for human error.

Your Tasks Will Include:

• Analyzing the manual workflows that need to be automated.
• Choosing an appropriate browser automation tool (e.g., Puppeteer, Playwright) for the job.
• Writing clean, well-structured JavaScript/Node.js scripts to automate the identified tasks.
• Handling various web page interactions, including logging in, navigating between pages, filling out forms, and clicking buttons.
• Implementing error handling and logging to make the scripts resilient and easy to debug.
• Extracting data from web pages and saving it in a structured format (e.g., JSON or CSV).
• Documenting the scripts and providing instructions on how to run them.

This is a problem-solving role that requires a good understanding of the DOM, asynchronous JavaScript, and browser automation principles. You will have the satisfaction of building a solution that delivers immediate and measurable value. If you enjoy making processes more efficient through code, this short-term project is a perfect fit.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and Node.js.
• Experience with a browser automation library like Puppeteer or Playwright is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of the HTML DOM and how to select and interact with elements.
• Knowledge of asynchronous JavaScript (Promises, async/await).
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with basic command-line operations.

• Gain practical experience with popular browser automation tools.
• Work on a project with a clear and impactful outcome.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a short-term, remote contract.
• Competitive hourly pay for a focused engagement.