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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Applications Developer - **Company:** VS Tech Solutions - **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Integration Architecture, Business Logic, Systems Engineering, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, JSON, Apache JMeter, Junit, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Pair Programming, Scrum Methodology, Mockito, Swagger, Requirements Management, Selenium, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Virtual Machines, Web Platforms, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Private Cloud Environment, Datadog, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Mern, ReactJS, Apigee, Backend, Git, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, NestJS, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Splunk, Api Management, Jasmine, Docker, Artifactory, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-applications-developer-princeton-nj--17d8efe0-9d36-494a-b09a-baa0ae61770b ## About the Role Skills: MEAN/MERN Stack, JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, SASS/LESS/CSS, NODE, Angular, Microservices, Micro Frontend Architecture, API Management (Apigee), TDD, BDD, CI/CD, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cloud, Azure, Private Cloud, NestJS, * A degree in Computer Science or related field or have relevant experience. * 5+ years of development experience in applications/product development using MEAN/MERN Stack * Must have experience or working knowledge of: * JavaScript, TypeScript, JSON, XML, HTML, SASS/LESS/CSS * Web platforms such as NODE, Angular, React, MEAN/MERN Stack * Microservices, Micro frontend Architecture, API Management (Apigee) * REST API first design and Open API Specification, specifically using Swagger. * Agile TDD (Junit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma) BDD (Cucumber) Pair Programming, Scrum/Kanban * DevOps GitHub, Git Actions, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Selenium, Artifactory, Docker/Kubernetes, Datadog/Splunk, JMeter, Whitehat * Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server * Cloud Azure, Private Cloud * OS Linux, VM Architectures ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Have developed backend services using NestJS Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Best Practices, Carpentry, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Computer Security, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, JUnit, Kanban, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, MongoDB, Open Source, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, PostgreSQL, Private Cloud, Product Development, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Requirements Management, SWAGGER OAS, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Specification, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Plan/Schedule, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vendor/Supplier Selection, Virtual Machine (VM) ## Description * You will be responsible for application development of key systems on the new modern technology stack while focusing on quality code, automation, and best practices. * Lead Applications Developer is responsible for developing complex custom software solutions to support business requirements. 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