Lead Engineer(Node JS)

Job Description

• Experience in developing NodeJS based APIs with RDBMS or NoSQL database back-end
• Excellent development experience using web and JavaScript technologies expertise with HTML/XHTML, XML, JSON, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, AJAX, DOM, and version control systems (such as git, visual code)
• Proven Expertise in NodeJS, ExpressJS, npm, bootstrap, webpack
• Understanding of RDMS and ORM concepts
• Understanding of ERD and develop required database entities using “code-first” approach.
• Understanding of Unit Testing concepts and experience with Unit Testing tools like Jest.
• Good working exposure with REST API and very strong knowledge in object-oriented concepts & design patterns
• Demonstrate willingness to develop with new/unfamiliar technologies.
• Well versed in troubleshooting issues and debugging the JavaScript code.
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Ability to integrate a variety of data sources and databases into a single system.
• Understands impacts of performance-based designs, accessibility standards and security compliance in development
• Understanding of code deployment using different DevOps tools.
• Proficiency when it comes to code versioning tools like GIT.
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook etc.)
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take lead engineer role in managing tasks in a sprint, reviewing the code of team members and ensuring first time quality of code
• Write “clean”, well-designed code
• Capability to understand user stories, translate that into technical specifications and convert this into working code.
• Capability to contribute to the strategic direction of the technology stack and architecture, including long-term planning and decision-making
• Proficiency in communicating effectively with non-technical stakeholders, including presenting technical ideas, progress reports, and aligning development goals with business objectives
• Follow modern agile based development process including TDD based unit testing
• Produce detailed specifications
• Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Follow technology best practices
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

Any Additional Information/Specifics

• Participate in the full product development cycle, including brainstorming, release planning and estimation, implementing and iterating on code, coordinating with internal and external clients, internal code and design reviews, MVP and production releases, quality assurance, and product support.
• Highly effective and thrive in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable with proactive outward communication and technical leadership and positive about accepting challenges.
• To adhere to ISMS policies and procedures