About the Role:<\/p>\n
\tOur client is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, build, and maintain web applications and the infrastructure that powers them. This role requires deep technical expertise across front-end and back-end development, cloud deployments, and system scalability. As a senior engineer, you will be responsible for shipping features end-to-end, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the reliability and performance of applications.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Front-End Development:<\/p>\n
\tBuild responsive interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.
\n\tEnsure pixel-perfect implementation of Figma\/Sketch designs.
\n\tOptimize performance for speed and accessibility.<\/p>\n
Back-End Development:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Node.js, Python (Django\/Flask\/FastAPI), or Java.
\n\tImplement authentication\/authorization systems and role-based access control.
\n\tDesign efficient database queries and schemas (Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB).<\/p>\n
Infrastructure & Cloud:<\/p>\n
\tDeploy and manage applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
\n\tConfigure CI\/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
\n\tManage containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.<\/p>\n
Testing & Quality:<\/p>\n
\tWrite unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest, Mocha, PyTest, or Cypress.
\n\tMaintain high code coverage (>80%) and enforce coding standards through peer reviews.<\/p>\n
Monitoring & Security:<\/p>\n
\tMonitor systems with Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, or Grafana.
\n\tImplement security best practices (OWASP Top 10, secure API design).
\n\tEnsure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA as relevant).<\/p>\n
Collaboration & Mentorship:<\/p>\n
\tPartner with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
\n\tConduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical discussions.
\n\tContribute to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmaps.<\/p>\n
What Makes You a Perfect Fit:<\/p>\n
\tHands-on builder who can ship features end-to-end.
\n\tExperienced in scaling applications and optimizing infrastructure.
\n\tClear communicator and collaborative team player.
\n\tBalances speed of delivery with long-term code quality and maintainability.<\/p>\n
Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):<\/p>\n
\t5+ years professional full stack development experience.
\n\tProficiency with JavaScript\/TypeScript (React, Node.js).
\n\tExperience with relational (Postgres, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
\n\tCloud deployment experience on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
\n\tStrong Git workflow and CI\/CD knowledge<\/p>\n
Ideal Experience & Skills:<\/p>\n
\tExperience leading technical design sessions or architecture reviews.
\n\tInfrastructure-as-Code skills (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation).
\n\tBackground in SaaS or high-traffic web applications.
\n\tFamiliarity with microservices, event-driven systems, or serverless architectures.<\/p>\n
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?<\/p>\n
A Senior Full Stack Engineer\u2019s day revolves around building features, reviewing code, and ensuring systems are reliable and scalable. You will:<\/p>\n
\tJoin daily standups to review progress and align on priorities.
\n\tWrite code for new features, from designing the API to building the front-end interface.
\n\tReview and merge pull requests, mentoring junior developers through feedback.
\n\tDebug and optimize systems, addressing performance bottlenecks or outages.
\n\tCollaborate with product managers and designers to refine requirements and UX flows.
\n\tMonitor deployments and infrastructure health to ensure uptime and reliability.
\n\tIn essence: you are both a hands-on engineer and a technical leader, ensuring applications are robust, scalable, and continuously improving.<\/p>\n
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):<\/p>\n
\tFeatures delivered on time and aligned with specifications.
\n\tHigh uptime (\u2265 99.9%) and system reliability.
\n\t80%+ code coverage with automated testing.
\n\tPositive peer review feedback and reduced technical debt.
\n\tSuccessful mentoring and upskilling of junior developers.
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