Lead Developer

We’re looking for a Lead Developer who thrives in a hands-on leadership role - someone who can both write high-quality code and coordinate delivery for a small, focused team.

This role supports a Michigan-based client, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience in health insurance or healthcare-related systems.

You’ll act as a technical leader and point of coordination, ensuring high-quality delivery while collaborating closely with client stakeholders, designers, and engineers., * Build and maintain applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Vue.js

• Coordinate day-to-day development activities for a small delivery team
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders to align on priorities and expectations
• Drive technical decisions, architecture, and implementation approaches
• Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, and scalability
• Support API design, integrations, and system architecture
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure smooth sprint execution
• Mentor developers and foster a collaborative team environment
• Identify and mitigate risks, blockers, and delivery challenges

Do you have experience in Vue.js?, As the Brightly team often tackles new and complex business issues we seek team members passionate about their craft, with a love for problem solving, continuous learning, and collaboration. With a geographically diverse team, we work best with self-motivated people with strong communication skills. Brightly offers flexibility in work/life schedule, paid training opportunities, and a growing list of benefits., * 6+ years of software development experience

• Proven experience in a lead or senior developer role
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and modern backend development
• Solid experience with Vue.js (or similar modern front-end frameworks)
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs and microservices
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Ability to balance hands-on development with team coordination

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in health insurance, healthcare, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with data integrations and complex business workflows, * Professional Level Developer: 5 years (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid training
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement, * Four-day work week (optional based on preference)
• Remote work
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• 401K
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave & maternity leave
• Mobile phone stipend
• Paid training opportunities
• Memberships/discounts, * 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with version control systems?
• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for US employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Brightly is an experience design (XD) and digital transformation (DX) consultancy focused on turning complex business challenges into elegant, simple software. Brightly is design-led, research-driven, user-focused, and deep on technology. Brightly delivers world-class business software design and product strategy & development expertise to complex custom software projects (including digital products, B2B & B2C e-commerce, SaaS solutions, enterprise web & mobile, as well as proof-of-concept, prototype & innovative applications in AI, machine learning, AR/VR, and more. www.brightly.com