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Job Description: • Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js (Vue.js) on the client side and Node.js on the server side. • Leverage Nuxt.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times. • Collaborate on maintaining and migrating legacy backend services written in PHP to our modern stack. • Drive the evolution of our data layer by moving from traditional REST to a unified GraphQL API. • Proactively identify opportunities to integrate new technologies (including AI tools) to improve developer velocity or product features. • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and team growth. Requirements: • 5+ years of professional software development experience. • Frontend Mastery: Deep expertise in Vue.js and the Nuxt.js framework (lifecycle, middleware, plugins, and Pinia/Vuex). • Backend Expertise: Strong commercial experience with Node.js environments. • Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases. • Core JS: Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming. • Testing: Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Playwright, or Vitest. • Good to Have: PHP Proficiency: Ability to read, debug, and maintain PHP code. • Experience with AI Assisted Development AI Tooling: Proficient knowledge of AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot. • Advanced Prompting: Experience with architecture prompting to design scalable systems and clean code structures. • Tool Integration: Usage of Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to enhance development workflows. • Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to utilize AI tools efficiently to accelerate delivery and improve code quality. • Bonus Skills (The "X-Factor"): Cloud Infrastructure (GCP): Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or BigQuery). • AI & LLMs: Experience integrating Google Gemini, OpenAI, or other LLMs into production applications. • Python: Proficiency in Python for backend scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workloads. • GraphQL: Experience designing schemas and consuming GraphQL APIs. • EdTech Experience: Previous work in education technology or high-traffic consumer platforms. Benefits: • Unlimited PTO – Take time when you need it, we trust you • Home Office Budget – $200/month to invest in your ideal remote workspace • Continuous Learning Culture – We support curiosity, experimentation, and growth • Annual Company Off-sites – Meet your teammates in person and connect beyond the screen