Lead Software Engineer - Javascript, Node.js, Vue.js Philadelphia, Pennsylvania **Remote Local** Contract $70/hr - $90/hr **Job Description** **Location:** Remote (only hiring from select states: NC, AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY) **Position:** Lead JavaScript Developer (Contract) **Technology:** JavaScript, Node.js, Vue.js, AWS We are partnering with a **nationally recognized and award-winning organization** in the health insurance sector to fill a **Lead JavaScript Developer** role. This **remote contract position** is perfect for a skilled software engineer who is passionate about both development and leadership. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies such as JavaScript, Node.js, Vue.js, and AWS while making a meaningful impact by improving healthcare systems for millions of people. As a Lead Developer, you will focus on hands-on coding (85%) while also mentoring new team members, ensuring collaboration between contractors and FTEs, and helping drive the development strategy. **Why This Opportunity Rocks:** In this role, you will have the unique chance to play a critical part in a large-scale transformation in the healthcare industry. Not only will you be working with modern technologies to design and develop innovative solutions, but you’ll also be guiding and mentoring a team of developers, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high-quality delivery. This is an opportunity to significantly impact healthcare technology, improve efficiency, and help reduce costs, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a flexible, fully remote role. **Required Skills & Experience** + **5+ years** of experience in software development with **JavaScript, Node.js** , and **Vue.js** + Strong experience with **AWS** and cloud infrastructure + Proven leadership experience (mentoring, onboarding, team collaboration) + Demonstrated ability to build scalable, production-ready applications + Excellent communication and teamwork skills + Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment **Desired Skills & Experience** + Familiarity with **healthcare technology** or experience working in the **health insurance** space + Experience with other JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) + Knowledge of CI/CD processes and DevOps practices + Familiarity with **Agile** methodologies + Experience working with **microservices architecture** **What You Will Be Doing** As a Lead Developer, your primary focus will be on writing high-quality code and developing new features that improve the healthcare platform. You will spend 85% of your time hands-on coding, while the other 15% will be dedicated to managing the development process, mentoring junior developers, and fostering collaboration across the team. Your leadership will be key in ensuring the success of the project, guiding both contractors and FTEs toward achieving common goals. **Tech Breakdown** + 85% Front End Development (JavaScript, Vue.js) + 15% Backend Development (Node.js, AWS) **Daily Responsibilities** + 85% Hands-On Development (building new features, writing and maintaining code) + 15% Management Duties (leading the team, mentoring developers, ensuring project coordination) + Team Collaboration (working with both FTE and contract developers to ensure project synergy) **The Offer** + Competitive hourly rate: **$70-$90/hr** + Bonus or commission eligibility You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance + Dental Benefits + Vision Benefits + Paid Time Off (PTO) + 401(k) (including match - if applicable) **Additional Notes:** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. This is a **remote position** , but candidates must reside in one of the following states: NC, AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare technology! **Job Description** **Location:** Remote (only hiring from select states: NC, AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY) **Position:** Lead JavaScript Developer (Contract) **Technology:** JavaScript, Node.js, Vue.js, AWS We are partnering with a **nationally recognized and award-winning organization** in the health insurance sector to fill a **Lead JavaScript Developer** role. This **remote contract position** is perfect for a skilled software engineer who is passionate about both development and leadership. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies such as JavaScript, Node.js, Vue.js, and AWS while making a meaningful impact by improving healthcare systems for millions of people. As a Lead Developer, you will focus on hands-on coding (85%) while also mentoring new team members, ensuring collaboration between contractors and FTEs, and helping drive the development strategy. **Why This Opportunity Rocks:** In this role, you will have the unique chance to play a critical part in a large-scale transformation in the healthcare industry. Not only will you be working with modern technologies to design and develop innovative solutions, but you’ll also be guiding and mentoring a team of developers, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high-quality delivery. This is an opportunity to significantly impact healthcare technology, improve efficiency, and help reduce costs, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a flexible, fully remote role. **Required Skills & Experience** + **5+ years** of experience in software development with **JavaScript, Node.js** , and **Vue.js** + Strong experience with **AWS** and cloud infrastructure + Proven leadership experience (mentoring, onboarding, team collaboration) + Demonstrated ability to build scalable, production-ready applications + Excellent communication and teamwork skills + Ability to work effectively in a remote work environment **Desired Skills & Experience** + Familiarity with **healthcare technology** or experience working in the **health insurance** space + Experience with other JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, etc.) + Knowledge of CI/CD processes and DevOps practices + Familiarity with **Agile** methodologies + Experience working with **microservices architecture** **What You Will Be Doing** As a Lead Developer, your primary focus will be on writing high-quality code and developing new features that improve the healthcare platform. You will spend 85% of your time hands-on coding, while the other 15% will be dedicated to managing the development process, mentoring junior developers, and fostering collaboration across the team. Your leadership will be key in ensuring the success of the project, guiding both contractors and FTEs toward achieving common goals. **Tech Breakdown** + 85% Front End Development (JavaScript, Vue.js) + 15% Backend Development (Node.js, AWS) **Daily Responsibilities** + 85% Hands-On Development (building new features, writing and maintaining code) + 15% Management Duties (leading the team, mentoring developers, ensuring project coordination) + Team Collaboration (working with both FTE and contract developers to ensure project synergy) **The Offer** + Competitive hourly rate: **$70-$90/hr** + Bonus or commission eligibility You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance + Dental Benefits + Vision Benefits + Paid Time Off (PTO) + 401(k) (including match - if applicable) **Additional Notes:** Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. This is a **remote position** , but candidates must reside in one of the following states: NC, AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, MO, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WY. Join us and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare technology! **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Karlin McHugh **Specialization:** Javascript