Lead Full stack Engineer -Nodejs, Vuejs and aws

Job Title: Lead Full Stack Engineer (Node.js, Vue.js, AWS)
Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Level: 10+Years

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in Node.js, Vue.js, and AWS to join our dynamic team in Richmond, VA. The ideal candidate will have 8 to 9 years of experience in developing scalable, high-performance web applications and services. This role requires a proactive individual who can lead a team, work collaboratively in an onsite environment, and deliver robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack applications, ensuring best practices in architecture and coding standards.
• Frontend Development: Develop responsive user interfaces using Vue.js, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Backend Development: Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Node.js, adhering to best practices for scalability and security.
• Cloud Integration: Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications within AWS, utilizing services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and API Gateway.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver well-architected solutions.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Agile Practices: Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to sprint planning, and ensure timely delivery of features.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8 9 years of professional experience in full-stack development.
• Frontend Skills: Proficiency in Vue.js and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Backend Skills: Strong experience with Node.js and backend architecture.
• Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native development.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
• DevOps Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure as code.
• Version Control: Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Agile Practices: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.