Lead Angular/ Full Stack Developer

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don't just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

What You'll Do

The Full Stack Developer (Senior) – Tech Lead is leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise-level web applications. This role is combining hands-on full stack development with technical leadership, guiding a team of developers, mentoring junior staff, and driving architectural and design decisions to deliver high-quality, maintainable, and secure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of full-stack developers to deliver scalable, high-performance web applications.
• Architecting and developing modern, responsive front-end interfaces using Angular (v11+).
• Designing and implementing robust backend services and APIs using , Express, and related technologies.
• Collaborating with Product Owners, Designers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end application features.
• Ensuring code quality through code reviews, test automation, and adherence to best practices.
• Taking ownership of system architecture, performance optimization, and scalability initiatives.
• Guiding the team on clean code principles, design patterns, and modular architecture approaches.
• Identifying and mitigating technical risks, and resolving production issues efficiently.
• Researching and maintaining knowledge of emerging technologies and recommending tools to improve development efficiency.
• Providing technical expertise and mentorship to junior developers.
• Developing enterprise-level applications and custom integration solutions, including enhancements, interfaces, and new features.
• Providing integration expertise to ensure seamless operation of applications across the business.
• Determining specifications and planning, designing, and developing complex, business-critical software solutions.
• Developing programming standards, procedures, and architectures for code reuse.
• Applying best practices from modern software development methodologies.
• Acting as an internal consultant, mentor, and change agent to promote engineering excellence.
• Assisting in resolving the most challenging technical support issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive IT and business/industry work experience.
• 3+ years serving as a technical expert or technical lead in an IT organization.
• Strong expertise in Angular, , Express, JavaScript/TypeScript, and full stack architecture.
• Experience with NoSQL/SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Proficiency in RESTful API design, microservices, and WebSocket implementations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise-level architecture and cross-application integrations.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, testing methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams in an agile development environment.
• Experience designing secure, scalable web applications for public sector or large enterprise clients.

Why Join 4A

• Opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership
• Collaborative and agile work environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and high-impact digital transformation projects

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.