Senior Frontend Tech Lead — Hybrid/Remote

State of North Carolina; Wake Forest (NC); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology is seeking an Applications Systems Specialist I (NS) within the DIT Transportation division. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise web apps for employees and citizens, with emphasis on modern frontend tech and AI-assisted development.

The position requires a BS/IT degree with multiple years of progressive experience, or equivalent combinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development.
• High School or GED and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development.
• Position designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and exempt from State HR Act.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and support complex web applications using JavaScript, React, Vue.js, HTML, CSS, and Drupal.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools as part of daily lifecycle to accelerate coding and improve quality.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to developers through code reviews and standards.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to translate requirements into user-centered web solutions.
• Design and implement solutions utilizing Drupal, Azure services, APIs, and modern cloud technologies.
• Apply AI-powered tools to improve software quality via automated testing and documentation.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging AI technologies to enhance team effectiveness and delivery of digital services.
• Ensure applications meet accessibility, security, performance, and responsive UX standards.
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and production support for critical web applications.

Skills

JavaScript

React

Vue.js

HTML

CSS

GitHub Copilot

AI-powered tools

API-driven architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT

Associate degree in CS/IT

GED + 8 years experience

Tools

Drupal

Azure

GitHub Copilot

Job description

State of North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology is seeking an Applications Systems Specialist I (NS) within the DIT Transportation division. The role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting enterprise web apps for employees and citizens, with emphasis on modern frontend tech and AI-assisted development.

The position requires a BS/IT degree with multiple years of progressive experience, or equivalent combinations.