Lead Angular Developer at HAYS in Raleigh, North Carolina

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Lead Angular Developer in Charlotte, NC.


Role Description


Key Functions and Responsibilities


As a Principal UI Engineer, the individual will have strong UI engineering and architecture experience. Potential candidate will be responsible to work closely with business to gain deep understanding of complex user journeys, workflows and data interactions involved in Index business lifecycle so to come up with best-in-class user interfaces using modern UI technologies.


This role will report to Head of Engineering and is expected to work with both internal and external index business stakeholders and varied technology teams involving UI engineers/developers, Product Owners.


As a Principal Angular Developer, you will take ownership of establishing the technical standards, architectures, and front-end frameworks for a team of 10+ Engineers. You will ensure the seamless integration of microservices through REST APIs and push the boundaries of front-end development with advanced Angular features and modern web technologies. You will quickly deliver Proof of Concepts (PoCs), guide complex technical decisions, and drive discussions that elevate engineering capabilities across the organization.


Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of advanced, scalable front-end architectures with Angular (9+), leveraging the latest Angular features such as Ivy, Angular Elements
• Drive best practices in state management using NgRx or Akita or interfacing with Business Process Automation (BPM) Engines like IBM BAW
• Architect efficient micro-frontends and ensure the seamless integration of microservices via REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Prior experience of efficiently migrate UIs from Silverlight framework to Angular
• Design modular, reusable components and architect dynamic, data-driven applications using cutting-edge technologies like WebAssembly and Web Workers for enhanced performance. - Rapidly develop and deploy Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to test innovative ideas and methodologies in real-world scenarios.
• Implement robust testing strategies using Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, and automated E2E testing for high reliability.
• Set and enforce coding standards, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and continuous delivery.
• Lead the adoption of emerging web technologies such as Progressive Web Apps (PWA), WebSockets, HTTP/2, and service workers to enhance the user experience.
• Actively engage in architecture reviews, providing leadership in decisions around microservices communication, front-end frameworks, and performance optimization. - Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, mentoring junior developers and driving the team toward engineering excellence.
• Maintain a forward-looking approach by researching and integrating modern front-end tools, techniques, and libraries to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies.


Skills & Requirements


Qualifications:
• Over 15+ years Proven experience as a Lead Angular Developer, architecting large-scale applications with Angular in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in state management libraries like NgRx or Akita, and RxJS for reactive programming.
• Extensive experience in RESTful API integration, microservices architecture, and familiarity with GraphQL.
• Proficient in advanced web technologies like Angular Universal (SSR), WebAssembly, and Web Workers for performance optimizations.
• Strong understanding of front-end architectures with modularization, lazy loading, micro-frontends, and progressive enhancements like PWA.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop and iterate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) with a focus on high-quality delivery. - Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of complex technical architecture across the front-end stack.
• Solid experience in TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of mentoring teams, reviewing complex codebases, and setting technical direction.
• Strong experience of SQL


Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and deployment on platforms like AWS
• Prior experience of applications that got re-written from Silverlight to Angular is greatly advantageous
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and implementing continuous integration and delivery.


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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