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Job DescriptionJob Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff 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:
Technical Ownership: Design and architect complex, scalable full-stack solutions across
multiple teams and systems.
Hands-on Development: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code primarily in React
(frontend) and Node.js (backend).
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, design, QA, and DevOps to drive
alignment and deliver business value.
Code & Design Reviews: Set and enforce coding standards, review code regularly, and guide
design discussions.
Scalability & Performance: Optimize applications for speed, efficiency, and scalability across
services and UIs.
Mentorship: Guide and upskill senior/staff engineers and engineering leads. Drive best
practices and continuous learning.
Tech Strategy: Contribute to long-term technology vision, evaluate new tools/frameworks,
and de-risk architectural decisions.
DevOps and CI/CD: Collaborate on infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and
observability practices.
Security & Compliance: Ensure engineering outputs meet high standards of security, data
privacy, and compliance (e.g., GLBA, GDPR,CCPA etc).
Must have experience requirements:
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years in full-stack development.
Deep expertise in React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
Proven experience architecting complex systems and influencing tech direction at scale.
Solid understanding of data structures, system design, API design, and microservices.
Experience with cloud-native apps, containers, and DevOps workflows.
Strong communication, mentorship, and leadership-by-influence skills.
Tech Stack:
Frontend: React, Redux/Context API, TypeScript, Tailwind/CSS-in-JS
Backend: Node.js, Express/Nest.js, TypeScript
API: REST, GraphQL
Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
Infra/DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, AWS/GCP
Testing: Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library, Supertest
Leadership & Team:
Proven experience in coaching and mentoring a team of developers.
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
QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years in full-stack development.
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