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Tech Lead (Vue JS + Nuxt JS) - Chicago

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Hiring Remotely in United States
50K-175K Annually
Expert/Leader
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
50K-175K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads the architecture, design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale Vue.js and Nuxt.js applications. Responsibilities include front-end standards, solution design, SSR and SSG implementation, API integration, code reviews, mentoring, stakeholder collaboration, sprint and release planning, automated testing, CI/CD, performance optimization, accessibility, SEO, and security compliance.
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We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead (Vue.js + Nuxt.js) to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern, scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Vue.js, Nuxt.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and front-end architecture, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

This role requires hands-on technical leadership, solution design, code reviews, mentoring developers, and collaborating with business and product stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise-scale applications using Vue.js and Nuxt.js.
  • Define front-end development standards, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Drive technical decisions, solution design, and implementation strategies.
  • Ensure application performance, maintainability, scalability, and security.
  • Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.

Development & Delivery

  • Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and scalable front-end components.
  • Design and implement Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and API-driven architectures using Nuxt.js.
  • Collaborate with backend teams to design and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, backlog grooming, and release planning activities.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively mitigate technical risks.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical coaching.
  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions and promote engineering excellence.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and skill development initiatives.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovation-driven engineering culture.

Quality & Performance

  • Establish coding standards and development guidelines.
  • Implement automated testing strategies and CI/CD best practices.
  • Optimize applications for speed, accessibility, SEO, and user experience.
  • Ensure compliance with security and quality standards.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8-12+ years of software development experience.
  • Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience with Vue.js.
  • Strong experience with Nuxt.js, SSR, SSG, and modern front-end architectures.
  • Experience leading development teams and delivering enterprise applications.
  • Expert knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of design patterns, software architecture principles, and application scalability.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Front-End Technologies

  • Vue.js  
  • Nuxt.js
  • JavaScript (ES6+)
  • TypeScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • SCSS / SASS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap

State Management

  • Pinia
  • Vuex

API & Integration

  • REST APIs
  • GraphQL
  • JSON

Build & Development Tools

  • Vite
  • Webpack
  • npm / Yarn

DevOps & CI/CD

  • GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Nice to Have

  • Experience in Retail, eCommerce or Digital Transformation projects.
  • Experience leading distributed or offshore teams.
  • Knowledge of AI-enabled web applications and modern digital platforms.
  • Exposure to enterprise integration and API management platforms.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 50,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 175,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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