Job Title: Lead Developer – Full Stack
Location: Richardson, TX
Work Location: Richardson, TX
Employment Type: W2 Contract Only
Experience: 10+ Years Preferred
No C2C / No Third-Party Candidates
We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Node.js and Vue.js to support the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern web-based applications.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working across both frontend and backend components and have experience integrating applications with relational and NoSQL databases, developing RESTful APIs, and supporting automated testing and quality assurance activities.
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable web applications using Node.js and Vue.js
Build and enhance RESTful APIs and backend services for application functionality and system integrations
Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend components using Vue.js
Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL and optionally MongoDB
Develop, execute, and maintain automated tests using Playwright and JUnit
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application defects and performance issues
Collaborate with technical teams, analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and implement solutions
Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and best practices
Support deployment, configuration, and maintenance across development and test environments
Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and implementation planning
8+ years of professional software development experience; 10+ years preferred
Strong hands-on backend development experience with Node.js
Strong frontend development experience with Vue.js
Strong knowledge of JavaScript, asynchronous programming, and modern web development
Experience designing, developing, and consuming REST APIs / Web Services
Experience working with PostgreSQL
Experience with automated testing tools/frameworks such as Playwright and JUnit
Experience with source control systems such as Git
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze requirements and deliver solutions in a collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Java
Experience with MongoDB / NoSQL
Experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
Familiarity with containerization and cloud-hosted application environments
Experience with authentication and application security best practices
Experience with enterprise application integrations
