Full Stack Engineering Lead (React & Node.js)

Job Title: Full Stack Engineering Lead (React & Node.js)

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Full Stack Architecture and Maintenance:

   • Own end-to-end architecture, setup, and long-term maintenance of both frontend and backend systems.

   • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Design, DevOps) to ensure robust and scalable solutions.

   • Implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for full stack applications, ensuring smooth deployments and updates.

   • Establish monitoring and alerting for applications in production to ensure stability and performance.

2. Product and Technical Solutioning:

   • Work closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into robust full stack solutions.

   • Provide technical leadership on architecture decisions, ensuring seamless user experiences and efficient backend operations.

   • Oversee code organization, review processes, and maintain high-quality standards for both frontend and backend.

3. Engineering and Program Management:

   • Lead planning, execution, and delivery of full stack development tasks with the team.

   • Optimize sprint velocity by fostering efficient collaboration and proactive problem-solving.

   • Track engineering KPIs, including velocity, quality metrics, and blockers, to continuously improve processes.

4. Application Reliability and Sustenance:

   • Ensure zero downtime for applications, focusing on both frontend and backend reliability and stability.

   • Implement best practices to proactively address potential issues and maintain high availability.

Required Skills & Competencies:

1. Proven experience building and maintaining complex web applications using ReactJS and Node.js.

2. In-depth understanding of modern frontend frameworks, libraries, and backend architectures.

3. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices for full stack applications.

4. Solid problem-solving skills with experience collaborating with product managers and designers.

5. Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and other software engineering processes.

6. Ability to mentor and lead full stack engineers, fostering a culture of design and code excellence.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead sprint planning, release schedules, and alignment with cross-functional teams.

• Track and report on engineering KPIs to manage stakeholder expectations.

• Drive continuous improvement through Agile methodologies, focusing on team efficiency and quality.

• Coach team members on best practices in both frontend and backend development workflows.