Front-End Developer

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.

Brightly’s clients face unique and complex business issues, therefore 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.

We’re looking for a mid-to-senior level Front-End Developer with deep expertise in Vue.js and Nuxt.js to join us on a full-time or contract-to-hire basis.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment, enjoys collaborating across disciplines, and takes pride in building polished, performant user experiences.

You’ll play a key role in delivering modern web applications as part of a full-stack team, contributing to architecture decisions, implementation, and ongoing optimization.

Employment, Location, And Travel

• Full-time salaried or contract-to-hire
• Fully remote, partially remote, or on-site in our Grand Rapids office depending on applicant’s location and preference
• Brightly has national clients, so some travel may be required

Some of our benefits include

• Four-day work week (optional based on preference)
• Remote work
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Maternity leave & parental leave
• Mobile phone stipend
• Paid training opportunities
• Memberships/discounts

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain modern front-end applications using Vue.js and Nuxt.js
• Collaborate with designers to translate UX/UI concepts into high-quality, responsive interfaces
• Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and services
• Contribute to architectural decisions and front-end best practices
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and accessibility
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end issues
• Contribute to reusable component libraries and design systems
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with distributed teams

What You Bring

• 4+ years of professional front-end development experience
• Strong expertise in Vue.js (Vue 2/3) and Nuxt.js
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience building responsive, cross-browser web applications
• Familiarity with REST APIs and modern integration patterns
• Experience working within Agile development environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in a remote team setting

Nice to Have

• Experience with state management (Pinia, Vuex)
• Familiarity with Node.js or full-stack development
• Experience with headless CMS platforms
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Cypress, Jest, Vitest)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Vercel, Netlify)
• Accessibility (WCAG) best practices