Senior Software Engineer (Frontend

Senior Software Engineer (Frontend / Vue.js)Reports to: Development ManagerSalary: Up to $140,000 based on experienceOnTheClock is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Vue.js and modern frontend development to join our growing engineering team. You'll specialize in our web frontend (Vue.js 3/Nuxt 3/TypeScript) while working full-stack across our .NET backend APIs, SQL Server database, and AWS infrastructure. OnTheClock is a successful Michigan-based SaaS company serving over 160,000 monthly active users with time tracking, scheduling, and payroll solutions.OnTheClock is investing in engineering excellence, and we're building out a strong internal engineering team. As we scale toward our ambitious long-term goal of reaching 1 million users, we need exceptional software engineers who want to be a part of establishing the technical foundation, culture, and practices for our team.This isn't just another senior software engineering role. You'll have real technical influence from day one. You'll help shape our architecture, drive technical decisions, establish engineering best practices, and help us modernize and optimize systems that serve thousands of small businesses. You'll work across our full stack (Vue.js, .NET, SQL Server, MAUI, AWS) and contribute to decisions that will define our technical direction for years to come.We're establishing a culture of engineering excellence, one that values initiative, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and high standards. You'll work alongside other software engineers who are passionate about their craft, challenge each other to grow, and care deeply about delivering quality software. This is a place where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your impact is immediate.You'll get to:Be an early member of a newly formed internal engineering team with fresh leadership and visionInfluence technical strategy and architecture decisionsWork on meaningful problems that impact 160,000+ users and help small businesses succeedModernize and scale systems toward our ambitious long-term goal of reaching 1 million usersGrow your skills across the full stack while leveraging your deep specialtyExperiment with AI coding assistants and emerging tools to boost productivityEnjoy work-life balance, flexibility, and a supportive team environmentWe're a small company, building out a new engineering team. You'll wear multiple hats, work across the stack, and have a broad impact. If you're looking for narrow specialization (that you might find at a larger company), this won't be a good fit for you.If you're a senior engineer who wants ownership, variety, impact, and the chance to help establish engineering excellence, not just maintain what already exists, keep reading.Our Current Tech Stack (What You Will Be Working With)Backend: C#, .NET, Web API, Entity Framework, MediatR (CQRS)Frontend: Vue.js 3, Nuxt 3, TypeScript, Pinia, Vite, Bootstrap VueMobile: .NET MAUI (Android and iOS)Database: SQL ServerInfrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, Cognito), Windows Servers, IIS, GitHub ActionsMonitoring: New Relic, SentryResponsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)Design, build, ship, and maintain features across our web application (Vue.js 3/Nuxt 3/TypeScript), with contributions to our backend APIs (.NET/C#/Web API), that serve 160,000+ monthly active usersBuild responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces using Vue.js 3, Nuxt 3, and TypeScriptProvide technical leadership and expertise across projects, offering architecture guidance, system design recommendations, and best practicesOwn significant technical areas end-to-end, from database schema design to frontend UI, taking initiative to identify improvements and drive them to completionConduct thorough code reviews and architecture reviews, raising the bar for code quality and helping the team make better technical decisionsCollaborate closely with Product and the Development Manager to shape the technical roadmap and prioritize engineering initiativesDebug and resolve production issues using monitoring tools like New Relic and Sentry, participating in an on-call rotation to ensure system reliabilityWork on AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and DevOps processes to improve deployment reliability and developer productivityMentor other engineers as the team grows, sharing knowledge through code reviews, pair programming, documentation, and fostering a culture of continuous learningRequired Qualifications - Technical6+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience, building production web applicationsStrong expertise in modern frontend development (advanced)Vue.js 3, Nuxt 3, TypeScriptComponent architecture, state management (Pinia/Vuex), reactive patternsHTML5, CSS3, responsive design, accessibility fundamentalsBuild tooling (Vite, Webpack), performance optimizationREST API consumption and frontend/backend integrationStrong backend capabilities (proficient)Willing and able to work in .NET/C# backend code, and write API endpointsNot just a frontend specialist, you can trace a bug from the UI through the API to the databaseStrong SQL Server or relational database experience (proficient)Experience with production support, monitoring tools (New Relic, Sentry, or similar), and comfort with on-call rotation (proficient)Required Qualifications - Non-TechnicalProactive and takes initiative: You see problems and fix them. You don't wait for perfect instructions.Lifelong learner: You stay current with technology. You experiment. You read the docs. You share what you learn.Excellent communicator: You can clearly explain complex technical concepts. You ask questions when something is unclear. You document decisions.Collaboration: You give helpful code reviews. You accept feedback gracefully. You make your teammates better.Low ego: The best idea wins, regardless of seniority.Comfortable with ambiguity: this is a new team, and we'll figure things out together.Bias toward action: You ship working code. You iterate. You don't let perfect be the enemy of good.Comfortable speaking up, challenging ideas respectfully, and driving discussionsHigh standards for quality and engineering excellencePreferred Skills & QualificationsExperience with AWS (EC2, S3, IAM) or cloud infrastructureExperience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)Experience with third-party API integrations (payroll providers, accounting systems, etc.)Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered tools for developer productivityExperience in modernizing legacy codebases or reducing technical debtExperience with GitHub and GitHub ActionsExperience working in small teams where you wore multiple hatsSome leadership experience (tech lead, mentoring, architecture ownership) or aspiration to grow in this directionYou're wondering, what is OnTheClock?OnTheClock, founded in 2004, is a Michigan-based SaaS (web-based) software company that provides real-time time tracking, scheduling, and payroll for businesses. Our web-based software and apps provide employers with a simple way to track employee hours, establish work schedules, and pay employees all in one system. OnTheClock has a great culture, and we are looking for like-minded people who can deliver the best service possible to our customers.What we look for in youPositive - whatever it takes attitudeAnalytical - drills down into data and loves technology, data, and spreadsheetsGrowth Mindset - curious and always learningDeep Expertise - smarter than us at your craft. We want you to challenge yourself and us.Build Up Others - teach others as you workResults Focused - ability to achieve and prove resultsCulture Fit - Must fit in here at OTC, in line with our values - https://www.ontheclock.com/meetUs.aspx#our-valuesBe A Doer - always looking for new ways to look at data and make recommendationsFind us on LinkedIn to understand more about usWhy Should You Work Here With Us2023 - 2025 Crain's Best Places to Work recipientCompetitive payFlextimeHybrid work environment100% paid health insuranceThe kitchen is stocked with drinks and snacksFree company lunch every ThursdayPaid time off9 paid holidays$100k life insurance401K matching retirement planShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityContinuing education is encouraged with $1,000 per yearBlue Cross dental and visionCareer growth4.9-star Glassdoor review4.8-star product reviewThe finer printThis position is eligible as a fully remote role for individuals 50 miles outside our Clinton Township, MI office. Candidates who live within a 50-mile radius will be expected to follow the OTC hybrid work model.At this time, we generally restrict hiring in the following U.S. states due to employment, payroll, and compliance requirements: California, New York, New Jersey, Colorado, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Hawaii.An I-9 form must be completed at hire to confirm work authorization.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, contact amanda@ontheclock.com.