Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js + React)

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Node.js + React)

We are seeking an exceptional Sr Full Stack Engineer who demonstrates technical excellence in developing and delivering high-quality software solutions. In this role, you will own significant areas of our projects, drive technical implementation, champion best practices, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects that meet our clients' business requirements and technical specifications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both backend and frontend systems, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating remarkable products, and ships fast while maintaining high standards and shows strong ownership from design through production deployment.

Responsibilities

Technical Excellence & Ownership:

• Write, own and maintain high-quality, readable code that is appropriately flexible, reusable, and adaptable to changing requirements
• Own the full lifecycle of code from design to production, including bugfixes, load testing, and penetration testing and accessibility remediation
• Tackle the hardest challenges in a project and provides early unlocks to the blind spots.
• Navigate and debug unfamiliar codebases effectively while maintaining both speed and quality
• Proactively identify and address technical debt and potential future challenges
• Take full ownership of smaller project areas while maintaining high standards of code quality

Engineering Implementation & Problem Solving:

• Translate product requirements and tickets into clear, efficient code solutions
• Apply professional concepts to resolve a wide range of technical issues creatively
• Switch between optimizing for speed versus quality based on team requirements
• Debug complex issues across the full stack, including code written by others
• Create and share project and domain-specific knowledge that benefits other engineers
• Implement effective automation solutions and maintain engineering best practices
• Go deeper into technical problems, advocate for solutions, get buy-in from stakeholders, and rally the engineers behind the solution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Code Quality and Craftsmanship:

• Champions craftsmanship and maintains higher standards of code quality.
• Looks for ways to simplify code and infrastructure, prioritizing maintenance and migration costs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement and maintain robust, reusable, and efficient components and libraries.
• Prioritize developer efficiency and prevents the reinvention of the wheel.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern frontend technologies.

Project Execution & Communication:

• Work effectively on moderately defined project areas, incorporating review and guidance from senior technical leaders
• Develop deep self-sufficiency in at least one large area of the project while maintaining broad understanding across the system
• Communicate technical designs effectively through proofs of concept and documentation
• Demonstrate features and capabilities to stakeholders
• Clearly communicate assumptions and actively seek clarification when needed

Quality & Reliability:

• Consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule and follow through on commitments
• Maintain systems reliability and respond to production issues with appropriate urgency
• Think multiple steps ahead to anticipate and prevent potential problems
• Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback while remaining open to learning opportunities
• Create code that avoids common pitfalls and "code smells"

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., TypeScript & Node.js & ES6+, Python 3, Go, C# & .NET).
• Experience with frontend state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Familiarity with frontend build tools and development workflows (e.g., Vite, Webpack, npm/pnpm/yarn).
• Strong understanding of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modelling.
• Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity of DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
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