Staff Engineer- Full Stack MERN at ForbesAdvisor

Job Description Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled MERN Full stack Staff Engineer (Architect) 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: ○Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. ○Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in full-stack development. ●Technical Requirements: ○Proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6 and beyond, asynchronous programming, closures, and prototypal inheritance. ○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