Lead Developer, Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

Brightly is an experience design (XD) and digital transformation (DX) consultancy focused on turning complex business challenges into elegant, simple software. Brightly is design-led, research-driven, user-focused, and deep on technology. Brightly delivers world-class business software design and product strategy & development expertise to complex custom software projects (including digital products, B2B & B2C e-commerce, SaaS solutions, enterprise web & mobile, as well as proof-of-concept, prototype & innovative applications in AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and more.

Brightly’s clients face unique and complex business issues, therefore we seek team members passionate about their craft with a love for problem-solving, continuous learning, and collaboration. With a geographically diverse team, we work best with self-motivated people with strong communication skills. Brightly offers flexibility in work/life schedule, paid training opportunities, and a growing list of benefits.

We’re looking for a Lead Developer who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role — someone who can both write high‑quality code and coordinate delivery for a small, focused team
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This role supports a Michigan‑based client
, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in health insurance or healthcare‑related systems
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You’ll act as a technical leader and point of coordination, ensuring high‑quality delivery while collaborating closely with client stakeholders, designers, and engineers.

• Full‑time salaried or contract‑to‑hire
• Fully remote, partially remote, or on‑site in our Grand Rapids office depending on applicant’s location and preference
• Brightly has national clients, so some travel may be required

• Four‑day work week (optional based on preference)
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave & parental leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Memberships/discounts

• Lead development efforts while remaining actively hands‑on in coding
• Build and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Vue.js
• Coordinate day‑to‑day development activities for a small delivery team
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to align on priorities and expectations
• Drive technical decisions, architecture, and implementation approaches
• Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, and scalability
• Support API design, integrations, and system architecture
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure smooth sprint execution
• Mentor developers and foster a collaborative team environment
• Identify and mitigate risks, blockers, and delivery challenges

• 6+ years of software development experience
• Proven experience in a lead or senior developer role
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and modern back‑end development
• Solid experience with Vue.js (or similar modern front‑end frameworks)
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to balance hands‑on development with team coordination

• Experience in health insurance, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern Dev Ops practices
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data integrations and complex business workflows