Lead Full Stack developer

Position : Frontend Lead Location : Springfield, MO / Dallas, TX (Onsite) Duration : 06+ Months Contract Job Description : We are looking for an exceptional Frontend Lead -Vue.js, Spring MVC, Thymeleaf who is highly hands-on and deeply experienced in Vue.js, Spring Thymeleaf and performance engineering. The ideal candidate will lead the development of a scalable frontend framework that supports both Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Client-Side Rendering (CSR) while optimizing site performance and user experience. Key Responsibilities Design and build a high-performance frontend framework using Spring MVC, Thymeleaf and Vue.js Implement SSR / CSR hybrid strategies to optimize rendering, SEO, and page performance. Architect and optimize the BFF layer to enhance frontend-backend interactions. Improve frontend performance using lazy loading, predictive prefetching, tree shaking, and edge caching. Collaborate with backend engineers to optimize API designs and system efficiency. Optimize frontend applications for speed, security, and scalability in GCP environments. Lead, mentor, and coach frontend engineers, promoting technical excellence. Stay up to date with industry trends, especially in frontend performance optimizations. Key Requirements 10+ years of experience in Spring MVC, Thymeleaf and Vue.js and SEO optimization . Strong JavaScript / TypeScript proficiency with modern ES6+ concepts. Must-have experience with GraphQL for efficient data fetching. Strong background in frontend performance optimization, including : Lazy loading, tree shaking, and code splitting Web Vitals optimizations (LCP, FID, CLS) Edge caching & CDN optimizations Predictive rendering and smart prefetching Experience working in GCP (Google Cloud Platform) for cloud deployment and CI / CD automation. Solid understanding of frontend security best practices and performance tuning. Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong passion for writing clean, maintainable, and testable code. Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide junior developers and drive technical excellence.