BlueSky Resource Solutions · 3 days ago
Lead Frontend Developer
BlueSky Resource Solutions is seeking a Lead Frontend Developer to join their team. The role involves leading the design and implementation of scalable applications while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure a seamless user experience.
Responsibilities
Design and develop user-facing features using Angular and other front-end frameworks to deliver a seamless user experience
Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers to ensure cohesive integration of front-end and back-end components
Translate business requirements into scalable system designs, database schemas, and robust development solutions
Analyze existing applications to identify performance improvements and implement optimizations
Lead code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical strategy and process improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Candidates MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA area, as the role is onsite 4-days a week
No C2C, OPT, or Visa consideration
NO vendor support needed
7+ years of experience in Angular front-end development and Java-based backend services
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable applications
Set architectural patterns and best practices for the team
Design and develop user-facing features using Angular and other front-end frameworks
Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and project managers
Translate business requirements into scalable system designs, database schemas, and robust development solutions
Analyze existing applications to identify performance improvements and implement optimizations
Lead code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and ensure adherence to best practices
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical strategy and process improvement initiatives
Angular (expert level)
JavaScript / TypeScript
HTML, CSS
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs
Java 8+
Spring Framework (Boot, Security)
Hibernate / JPA
Relational databases and SQL
Basic understanding of OAuth or other authentication protocols
Provide architectural guidance and strategic input on application development
Drive adoption of best practices and patterns across the engineering team
Contribute to long-term planning, system design discussions, and technical roadmap decisions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development with a focus on Angular and Java microservices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic design contributions
Experience mentoring and guiding other engineers
Preferred
Advanced degrees a plus