Senior Full Stack Developer (React & Node.js)
Summary
Senior full stack developer building scalable web applications: React.js frontend, Node.js/Express/NestJS backend, REST/GraphQL/WebSocket APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase), CI/CD, Docker and cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), with architecture leadership and mentoring of junior developers. TypeScript and Next.js are pluses.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in React.js and Node.js to join our team. You will be responsible for building scalable web applications, designing system architecture, and ensuring seamless front-to-backend integration. The ideal candidate has deep experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, cloud services, and modern development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable web applications using React.js for frontend and Node.js for backend services.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints to support frontend and mobile applications.
- Lead architectural decisions, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
- Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
- Optimize applications for speed, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Integrate with databases (SQL & NoSQL like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase) and caching solutions.
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, Role-based Access Control).
- Ensure CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows are in place.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and contribute to best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.
Strong proficiency in React.js (Hooks, Context API, Redux, Next.js is a plus).
Backend expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js.
Experience with database design and management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, or DynamoDB).
Hands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha).
Proficiency in TypeScript is a plus.
Knowledge of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microservices and Serverless architecture.
- Familiarity with Web3, blockchain, or AI/ML is a plus.
- Prior experience leading a development team.
Skills
- Agile
- AI
- API
- Authentication
- AWS
- Azure
- Blockchain
- CI/CD
- Cloud
- Cypress
- DevOps
- Docker
- DynamoDB
- Express.js
- Firebase
- GCP
- GraphQL
- JavaScript
- Jest
- JWT
- Kanban
- Machine Learning
- Microservices
- Mocha
- MongoDB
- Next.js
- Node.js
- NoSQL
- OAuth
- PostgreSQL
- React
- Redux
- REST
- Scrum
- Serverless
- SQL
- Test Automation
- TypeScript
- Web3
- Websockets