Tech Lead [Node.js, Angular]

The Offer

• Work within a company with a solid track record of success
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Join a well known brand within FinTech

The Job

Position Summary

A GRT Client is seeking Tech Leads – Front End Full Stack to support a high-priority initiative in the healthcare technology space. In this role, you will split your time between two local offices (Durham and a local Raleigh office) to lead the design and implementation of web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver rich user experiences and robust middle-tier services, ensuring alignment with best practices in both development and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Stack Technical Leadership : Drive front-end and middle-tier development, focusing on building performant, resilient web applications.
• Hands-On Development : Utilize modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular 10+, Vue.js, Node.js) to craft responsive and robust user interfaces and services.
• API Design & Integration : Develop and integrate RESTful or GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient data flow and secure communication between application layers.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Alignment : Work closely with architecture, security, and UX/design teams to ensure architecturally compliant and user-focused solutions.
• Secure Coding Standards : Implement secure coding practices to safeguard customer data and uphold compliance standards.
• Coaching & Mentorship : Guide junior and mid-level developers on best practices, coding standards, and the latest front-end technologies.
• Agile & TDD Methodologies : Champion modern development principles such as trunk-based development, feature toggles, and branch by abstraction; drive test-driven development and high code coverage.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, advising on tools and processes that improve code quality, performance, and maintainability.

The Profile

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ Years of Web Development : Proven track record designing and implementing large-scale web applications.
• Front-End Expertise : Hands-on experience with Angular (10+), Vue.js, or Node.js; proficiency with frameworks and libraries in the JavaScript ecosystem.
• Middle-Tier & Java : Solid knowledge of Java and open-source technologies for building robust back-end services.
• RESTful / GraphQL Services : Skilled in creating, integrating, and securing modern APIs.
• Secure Coding : Strong understanding of secure coding standards and best practices.
• CS Fundamentals : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering methodologies.
• Test-Driven Development : Familiarity with testing frameworks and the test pyramid, along with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Team Leadership : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and guide teams in a fast-paced environment.

The Value You Deliver

• Strategic Architectural Alignment : Collaborate with enterprise architecture and platform teams to ensure solutions meet long-term technology and business goals.
• Customer-Centric Solutions : Focus on delivering outstanding experiences for healthcare customers, with a mobile-first mindset and attention to performance and usability.
• Thought Leadership : Provide insight on modern development trends, champion code quality, and deliver solutions that drive healthcare benefit and management outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Engagement : Work hand-in-hand with product owners, UX designers, and security experts to translate complex requirements into scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications.

Additional Details

• On-Site Requirement : This is a 5-day-a-week onsite role ; you will alternate between the Durham office and a local Raleigh facility.
• Local Candidates Only : Must reside in the Raleigh-Durham area or be willing to relocate prior to the start date.
• Work Authorization : Candidates must be eligible to work on a W2 basis.

The Employer

Our client is a premier IT product and solutions provider based in Stamford, CT, has focused on leveraging Advanced Analytics and Electrical Engineering to achieve maximum business value from its clients’ data assets.