Position : Lead MERN Developer

Department : Open Source

Technology/Area : ReactJs, VueJs, NodeJs, NextJs ,GIT, AWS, Jenkins.

Experience Required : 4+ years of experience

Educational Qualification(s) : BE/ME/B.Tech/M.Tech (CS/IT)/MCA or equivalent

Job Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Lead MERN Developer to oversee the development and delivery of full-stack applications using the MERN stack. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in React, Node.js, and Next.js, along with hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and DevOps practices. As a Lead Developer, you will be responsible for managing a team, interacting with clients, providing accurate time estimates, ensuring smooth deployments and maintaining the agile process within the team.

Role & responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development and deployment of scalable full-stack applications using the MERN stack.

- Manage and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews and ensuring adherence to best coding practices.

- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business requirements, suggest technical solutions, provide regular updates and handle escalations.

- Work within the Agile/Scrum framework to manage the development cycle. Ensure proper sprint planning, task assignment and that deadlines are met.

- Accurately estimate the time and resources required for tasks, ensuring projects stay within scope and on schedule.

- Utilize AWS cloud services to architect, deploy and manage application infrastructure. Apply DevOps principles to optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments and improve application performance.

- Oversee end-to-end deployment processes, ensuring smooth releases and minimizing downtime. Handle production issues and ensure systems operate efficiently post-launch.

- Ensure the code is clean, efficient and scalable. Drive the team toward delivering high-quality products with a focus on performance, security and maintainability.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, QA and product managers, to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Requirement :

- Strong knowledge and experience with MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js and Next.js.

- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS and CloudFront for managing scalable infrastructure.

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab or other CI/CD tools to automate workflows and deploy applications efficiently.

- Proficient in Agile development methodologies and experience in leading sprints, retrospectives and planning meetings.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage client relationships and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, manage performance and foster a collaborative team environment.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building high-quality products.

- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.