Frontend Developer

Job Title: Tech Lead (Frontend + Node.js Backend)Location: Malvern, PA (Onsite)Interview Process: 2 Rounds (Video)Employment Type: Contract (C2C)Role OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on Tech Lead to serve as the technical authority for one or more strategic initiatives. This role will focus on technical discovery, architecture design, and solution planning in the initial phases, setting a strong foundation for scalable delivery.The ideal candidate will bring deep full-stack expertise (Frontend + Backend + Cloud) and the ability to lead engineering efforts while remaining actively involved in development.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureAct as the primary technical authority for assigned initiativesDesign scalable system architectures and define technical roadmapsTranslate ambiguous requirements into structured technical plansDefine and manage API/service contracts with partner teamsEnsure solutions align with enterprise standards (security, scalability, maintainability)Identify dependencies, risks, trade-offs, and sequencing strategiesHands-On EngineeringStay actively involved in coding, especially during critical phasesConduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practicesTroubleshoot and solve complex technical challenges across the stackCollaboration & PlanningPartner with product managers, stakeholders, and engineering teams to define scopeDrive technical decision-making and prioritizationAssess and guide future team structure and skill requirementsTeam & Delivery ModelWork within a cross-functional team supporting multiple initiatives (non-parallel initially)Contribute to a flexible staffing model with rotating engineersBuild primarily internal APIs, with some external-facing UI componentsInfluence team scaling decisions as project clarity evolvesCore Technical SkillsRequiredStrong experience in Node.js or Python (Backend)Expertise in Angular (Frontend)Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, Glue)Experience with DynamoDBPreferred / Nice to HaveTypeScriptGraphQLJavaExperience with additional databases