Senior Lead Application Developer

About this Position

The Full Stack Senior Lead Application Developer performs complex systems analysis and advanced programming across frontend and backend technology stacks. This role evaluates technical feasibility, prepares project proposals, and develops/modifies systems to meet business needs while applying secure coding, performance, and maintainability standards. The position leads projects, directs and mentors developers/contractors, and provides technical leadership across architecture, implementation, testing, release, and production support.

The role works independently, collaborates with business and technical stakeholders, and keeps management informed of assignment progress, risks, and outcomes.

Salary: $140,000 - $145,000. Sponsorship: not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support secure, scalable full‑stack applications and APIs using modern engineering practices.
• Lead technical solution design, architecture discussions, and proof‑of‑concept efforts for complex business and technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, Dev Ops, QA, and business partners to define requirements and deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Apply microservices, cloud‑native, and full‑stack design patterns that promote performance, maintainability, and reusability.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering standards, and ensure compliance with quality, testing, security, and SDLC requirements.
• Troubleshoot application, integration, and deployment issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Lead cross‑functional projects through planning, estimation, implementation, deployment, and operational support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture artifacts, implementation plans, and release documentation.
• Mentor developers, provide technical leadership, and support hiring, onboarding, and team development activities.
• Participate in on‑call support, audit activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of software development experience.
• Proven experience developing secure full‑stack applications and leading technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated success mentoring team members and driving project delivery.

• JavaScript, Type Script, Vue.js, HTML, CSS/SASS, responsive web development.
• Frontend debugging, performance optimization, and state management.

• Node.js, Express, NestJS, Spring Boot.
• RESTful APIs, SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia).
• Unit and integration testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, JUnit or equivalent).

• Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher.
• Linux, source control (git), CI/CD pipelines.
• Messaging technologies such as Kafka and IBM MQ.

• Secure coding practices and API security standards.
• Performance tuning, troubleshooting, and test‑driven development.

• Experience with either Content Stack or Contentful.

This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay). Yes

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match
• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company‑sponsored social and philanthropy events