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Senior (Lead) Full-Stack Software Engineer – MERN

ImpInno • California, US • On-site

$110,000 - $170,000 / YEAR Apply Now
Posted on: 20th February, 2025
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

Job Description

Job Summary: Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (MERN) at a Silicon Valley Startup. Job starts on a contract and converts to Full-Time Employment within one year.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California

Job Type: Hybrid, Local

Interview Process: 3 rounds

Client Overview:

Client is a media company delivering nonpartisan, statehouse news and intelligence across the country. Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to work on the design, development, and implementation of web-based applications. The engineer will work directly with the Head of Engineering and Product to build scalable, extensible solutions with emphasis on innovation and quality.

Job Description:

As the Senior (Lead) Software Engineer at the client, you will lead the team of engineers in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient web applications using the "MERN" stack - MongoDB, Express, React and Node. This is an AWS environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor the team on the design and development of complex web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Architect and implement front-end components and user interfaces with the MERN Stack
• Lead the development and integrations server-side logic and APIs.
• Lead the development of large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
• Lead the design and implemention of scalable data storage solutions
• Lead efforts to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Develop and Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies within the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our technical stack and business strategy.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 10 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on web applications.
• Proven experience as a technical leader or Senior / Lead Engineer in a fast-paced start up environment.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Extensive experience with MondoDB, Express, Node.js, React.js, and Next.js.
S- olid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation etc.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and a strong interest in developing AI-driven features and models.
• Experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL and RDS.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to drive technical initiatives and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with serverless architecture and AWS Lambda.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

  • The engineer will work directly with the Head of Engineering and Product to build scalable, extensible solutions with emphasis on innovation and quality
  • As the Senior (Lead) Software Engineer at the client, you will lead the team of engineers in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient web applications using the "MERN" stack - MongoDB, Express, React and Node
  • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business objectives and exceed user expectations
  • Lead and mentor the team on the design and development of complex web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
  • Architect and implement front-end components and user interfaces with the MERN Stack
  • Lead the development and integrations server-side logic and APIs
  • Lead the development of large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
  • Lead the design and implemention of scalable data storage solutions
  • Lead efforts to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Develop and Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies within the team
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our technical stack and business strategy

Requirements

  • Client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Full-Stack Engineer to work on the design, development, and implementation of web-based applications
  • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 10 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on web applications
  • Proven experience as a technical leader or Senior / Lead Engineer in a fast-paced start up environment
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
  • Extensive experience with MondoDB, Express, Node.js, React.js, and Next.js
  • S- olid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation etc
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and a strong interest in developing AI-driven features and models
  • Experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL and RDS
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
  • Ability to drive technical initiatives and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
  • Experience with serverless architecture and AWS Lambda
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards
ImpInno

ImpInno

Technology

Location

California, US

Job Type

CONTRACTOR

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