The Role
Lead design and implementation of scalable SaaS web applications using Go microservices and React/TypeScript frontends. Own REST API design, MySQL performance and schema migrations, frontend rendering and accessibility, mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive architecture and performance optimizations across the stack.
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WHY JOIN US
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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design and scale enterprise-grade web applications using Golang microservices on the backend and React with TypeScript on the frontend, serving millions of users on a SaaS insurance platform. You will own REST API design, MySQL performance optimization, and frontend rendering quality, while acting as a technical leader through architecture decisions, code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using React on the frontend and Golang, TypeScript, and PHP on the backend;
- Act as a technical leader across full stack development initiatives;
- Drive technical strategy and contribute to system architecture decisions;
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use;
- Build scalable architecture to support millions of users;
- Translate UI/UX design wireframes into high-quality frontend code;
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs;
- Work closely with UI/UX designers and product managers;
- Bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation;
- Define how the application looks and how it works;
- Help scale the product and contribute to the architecture of the platform;
- Design schema migrations, optimize complex queries, and manage data integrity in MySQL;
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the stack, from frontend rendering to database indexing;
- Write clean, maintainable code;
- Participate in rigorous peer code reviews to ensure long-term system stability;
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders;
- Explain complex technical concepts clearly to developers;
- Mentor junior engineers and foster an inclusive, collaborative environment.
MUST HAVES
- 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade applications;
- Strong hands-on experience with Golang, specifically building microservices and handling concurrency;
- Strong experience with React and TypeScript;
- Experience with modern CSS frameworks such as Material UI, Styled Components, or CSS Modules;
- Accessibility awareness and experience building inclusive, keyboard-friendly, screen-reader-compatible interfaces. Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA is a strong plus;
- Experience with frontend and application performance optimization;
- Full stack development proficiency across relational data modeling, database optimization, REST API design, JavaScript, CSS, and API delivery;
- Strong REST API design and lifecycle management experience, including versioning, pagination, rate limiting, and security best practices;
- Good understanding of asynchronous request handling and partial page updates;
- Experience with test-driven development and acceptance tests;
- Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines;
- Proven hands-on experience working with AWS, GCP, or Azure;
- Experience with MySQL, including schema migrations, complex query optimization, and data integrity;
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly;
- Strong sense of ownership, quality, and attention to detail;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Familiarity with AWS-specific ecosystem tools such as SQS, S3, Parameter Store, RDS, ECS, ElastiCache, and ALB;
- Familiarity with Redis or other caching systems;
- Experience with PHP backend services;
- Experience with TypeScript-based backend services;
- Experience building scalable SaaS or enterprise platforms;
- Experience working on platforms that support millions of users;
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading code reviews;
- Experience working closely with UI/UX teams and product managers;
- Experience optimizing performance across frontend, backend, and database layers;
- Experience in insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Remote work & local connection: Work where you feel most productive and connect with your team in periodic meet-ups.
- Legal presence in India: Full local compliance and structured work environment.
- Competitive compensation in INR: Dedicated budgets for growth, education, and wellness.
- Innovative projects: Work with modern technologies and global clients.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling enterprise-grade applications
- Strong hands-on experience with Golang, building microservices and handling concurrency
- Strong experience with React and TypeScript
- Experience with modern CSS frameworks such as Material UI, Styled Components, or CSS Modules
- Accessibility awareness and building keyboard-friendly, screen-reader-compatible interfaces
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA (accessibility standard)
- Experience with frontend and application performance optimization
- Full stack proficiency in relational data modeling, database optimization, REST API design, JavaScript, and CSS
- Strong REST API design and lifecycle management experience (versioning, pagination, rate limiting, security)
- Understanding of asynchronous request handling and partial page updates
- Experience with test-driven development and acceptance tests
- Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
- Proven hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with MySQL, including schema migrations, complex query optimization, and data integrity
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Strong sense of ownership, quality, and attention to detail
- Upper-intermediate English level
- Familiarity with AWS tools such as SQS, S3, Parameter Store, RDS, ECS, ElastiCache, ALB
- Familiarity with Redis or other caching systems
- Experience with PHP backend services
- Experience with TypeScript-based backend services
- Experience building scalable SaaS or enterprise platforms and supporting millions of users
- Experience working closely with UI/UX teams and product managers
- Experience in insurance, fintech, or other regulated industries
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