Senior MERN Stack Developer

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, design, and development of complex web applications using the MERN stack, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and guide a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Technical Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure architectures that meet project requirements and best practices.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Oversee code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure the adoption of best practices in development, testing, and deployment.
• Full-Stack Development: Lead both front-end (React.js) and back-end (Node.js, Express.js) development efforts, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Database Management: Design and manage NoSQL databases (MongoDB), ensuring data integrity, performance optimization, and efficient data models.
• API Development & Integration: Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, and ensure the integration of third-party services and APIs as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and other DevOps practices to improve development efficiency and product reliability.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize applications for speed, scalability, and user experience.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes and regularly report on project progress to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on the MERN stack, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js, with a strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and managing a development team, with strong mentoring and team-building skills.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• API Development: Extensive experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs, with a solid understanding of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Performance Focused: Expertise in application performance optimization, including database optimization, code optimization, and front-end performance techniques.
• Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• DevOps Familiarity: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: High standards for quality and precision in all aspects of development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in full-stack development, cloud computing, or project management.
• Experience with Modern Tooling: Familiarity with modern build tools and environments, such as Webpack, Babel, npm, etc.
• Experience with Microservices: Knowledge of microservices architecture and its implementation using the MERN stack.