Job Description
Job Title: Web Application Development Lead Specialist Engineer Location: Orlando, FL Experience: 12+ Years Employment Type: Contract Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Web Application Development Lead Specialist Engineer to design, build, and manage large-scale web applications. This role involves leading development teams, architecting modern web solutions, ensuring high-quality delivery, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, DevOps, QA, and product management. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in full-stack web development and hands-on leadership experience within enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of scalable web applications. Provide technical direction and oversight to development teams throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Oversee code quality, establish development best practices, and conduct code reviews. Ensure web applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards. Integrate backend services, APIs, and cloud platforms into web solutions. Drive modernization initiatives, including migration to modern frameworks and cloud-native solutions. Monitor production performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure ongoing application support. Work closely with DevOps for CI/CD implementations and automated testing pipelines. Mentor junior engineers and support team growth. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of professional experience in web application development with at least 3+ years leading engineering teams. Strong expertise in full-stack development using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3. Advanced hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue. Strong backend development skills using Node.js, Java, .NET, Python, or similar technologies. Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. Experience building cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments. Knowledge of application security, scalability, caching, and performance optimization. Preferred Skills Experience with microservices architecture. Exposure to serverless technologies (Lambda, Cloud Functions Familiarity with UI/UX collaboration and accessibility standards. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Background working in large enterprise environments with complex integration needs.