Lead Application Developer

Tier4Group; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group in Duluth, GA is seeking a hands-on Lead Application Developer to modernize a major enterprise application using Vue 3 and Node.js. You will own frontend initiatives, guide a small development team, and drive projects from design through deployment.

The ideal candidate brings strong Vue.js expertise, full-stack frontend capabilities, and a track record of delivering scalable web apps. This is a hybrid role with a mix of onsite and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of application/frontend development experience.
• Strong Vue.js / Vue 3 experience required.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Experience with Vuetify, Pinia and Vite.
• Understanding of OOP and MVC/MVVM architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs, SQL and responsive web development.
• Familiar with automated testing (Vitest, Jest, Mocha).
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modernize enterprise applications using Vue.js and Node.js.
• Lead hands-on frontend development through the full SDLC.
• Design, code, test, debug, and deploy application enhancements.
• Integrate REST APIs and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers.

Skills

Vue 3

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

REST APIs

SQL

OOP / MVC / MVVM

Vitest / Jest / Mocha

Frontend leadership

Tools

Vuetify

Pinia

Vite

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Gradle

Job description

Lead Application Developer

Location: Duluth, GA (Hybrid 23 days onsite)
Compensation: Up to $125K + 8% target bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a hands-on Lead Application Developer to join their team and support a major enterprise application modernization initiative.

This person will play a key role in modernizing legacy applications using Vue 3 and Node.js while providing technical leadership to a small development team. The ideal candidate is a strong frontend developer who can own projects from design through deployment and hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modernize enterprise applications using Vue.js and Node.js.
• Lead hands-on frontend development throughout the full SDLC.
• Design, code, test, debug, and deploy application enhancements.
• Integrate REST APIs and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other developers.

Required Qualifications

• 45+ years of application/frontend development experience.
• Strong Vue.js/Vue 3 experience.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with Vuetify, Pinia, and Vite.
• Understanding of OOP and MVC/MVVM architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs, SQL, and responsive web development.
• Familiarity with automated testing (Vitest, Jest, or Mocha).
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Nice to Have

• Pega PRPC experience (Class Structure and Rulesets).
• Node.js, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Gradle.
• Enterprise application modernization experience.