Lead I - Software Engineering

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of modern web applications using Node.js and React.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high quality solutions.
• Work independently on complex legacy JavaScript codebases.
• Understand existing code quickly and contribute immediately, given the time sensitive nature of deliverables.
• Drive best practices in code quality, unit testing, CI/CD, DevOps, and maintainability.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical leadership.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Experience or familiarity with Java technologies like Groovy.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and architectural decisions.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Accurately estimate effort and task complexity, ensuring timely delivery in aggressive timelines.
• Proactively escalate blockers and collaborate to resolve critical issues.
• Leverage GitHub Copilot or similar AI tools to accelerate development productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js and React.
• Expertise in JavaScript, including deep understanding of complex, large scale JavaScript codebases.
• Experience working with XML data structures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Oracle or RDBMS, and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of front end performance optimization and responsive design.
• Proficiency with modern development tools and practices (Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Exposure to database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., React Testing Library).
• Experience with serverless architectures and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Must be able to start immediately.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision after knowledge transfer.
• Comfortable working in high pressure delivery environments with tight deadlines.

Skills nodejs,react,restful apis,aws,