Forbes Technologies - Software Development Engineer IV - MERN Stack

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled MERN Fullstack Senior Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role demands extensive experience in both frontend and backend development, along with a strong grasp of cloud technologies and database management. You will work closely with the Engineering team, Product team, and other stakeholders to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. As a technical leader, you will ensure adherence to best practices, provide mentorship, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities :

- Collaborate with the Engineering Group and Product team to understand requirements and design comprehensive solutions.

- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.

- Implement security and data protection measures.

- Build high-quality, reusable code for both frontend and backend applications.

- Document and communicate application design, topologies, and architecture clearly to peers and the business.

- Work closely with User Experience, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to create outstanding web experiences.

- Partner with Engineering and other teams to develop new frameworks, feature sets, and functionalities.

- Lead and coach team members, promoting thought leadership and project excellence.

- Provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best software engineering practices, such as TDD, continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.

Must have experience requirements :

Education and experience :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.

Technical Requirements :

- Expertise in modern front-end frameworks/libraries (React, Vue.js).

- Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and pre-processing platforms Like SASS or LESS.

- Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.

- Knowledge of front-end build tools like Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.

- Proficiency in Node.js and frameworks like Express.js, Koa, or NestJS.

- Experience with RESTful API design and development.

- Experience With Serverless (Lambda, CloudFunctions).

- Experience with GraphQL.

- Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).

- Experience with caching & search frameworks (Redis, ElasticSearch).

- Proficiency in database schema design and optimization.

- Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

- Proficiency in testing frameworks and libraries (Jest, vitest, Cypress, Storybook).

- Strong debugging skills using tools like Chrome DevTools, Node.js debugger.

- Expertise in using Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

- Understanding of web security best practices (OWASP).

- Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).

- System Security, Scalability, System Performance experience.

Leadership & Team :

- Proven track record of delivering complex projects successfully.

- Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

- Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Ability to manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

- Experience in working with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, QA).

- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks.

Perks :

- Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month).

- Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being.

- Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program.

- Paid paternity and maternity leaves.