Code Review Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review software source code for quality, readability, consistency, and adherence to client standards.
• Analyze pull requests (PRs) and provide detailed feedback in accordance with established review guidelines.
• Ensure code changes comply with documented coding standards, security requirements, and development best practices.
• Document findings clearly and professionally.
• Follow established workflows and approval processes for code reviews.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary source code and client information.
• Work independently while meeting project deadlines.
• Collaborate remotely with project stakeholders as needed.
• Adhere to all client security protocols throughout the engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technical Writing, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience reviewing software code in a professional development environment.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), Git workflows, and pull request review processes.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to understand software architecture and identify inconsistencies or quality issues.
• Comfortable working within highly structured development processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be located within the continental United States.
• Must be available to begin work immediately.
• Must be willing to work primarily during Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with one or more of the following backgrounds are strongly preferred:
Ideal Candidate

• Technical Writer with experience documenting software systems, APIs, developer documentation, or engineering processes.
• Experience participating in code reviews or reviewing technical implementations.

Highly Preferred Alternative

• Senior Software Engineer with experience at a large, technology-driven organization.
• Experience working within mature engineering organizations that have structured pull request approval processes.
• Experience reviewing large volumes of code and mentoring developers through code review feedback.

Additional Preferred Experience

• Experience with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, or similar source control platforms.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices and secure development principles.
• Experience working with enterprise software development teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify subtle issues within code changes.

Security & Compliance Requirements
Selected candidates must be willing to:

• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to beginning work.
• Successfully complete a basic criminal background check.
• Complete an identity verification process, including:
• Government-issued photo ID verification.
• Selfie/photo matching verification.
• Follow all client security policies and procedures.
• Perform all work without the use of AI coding assistants, Large Language Models (LLMs), or generative AI tools.
• Handle sensitive and proprietary client information with the highest level of confidentiality.

Desired Professional Characteristics
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion.
• Ability to quickly learn new coding standards and review guidelines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience operating within highly regulated or security-conscious environments.
• Ability to produce consistent, high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Contract Details

• Employment Type: Independent Contractor or Contract (1099/W-2 based on engagement)
• Duration: Approximately 1 month with potential extension
• Location: Fully Remote (Continental U.S. only)
• Schedule: Full-time preferred; Eastern Time business hours strongly preferred
• Start Date: Immediate

This opportunity is well suited for experienced technical professionals who are comfortable working within disciplined engineering organizations, following rigorous code review processes, and maintaining strict confidentiality while delivering high-quality reviews under established security requirements

Pay: From $80.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• This position is for 1 month only, are you okay with that?
• Do you have experience reviewing software code in a professional development environment?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Remote