We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead – MERN Stack to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across the MERN stack, proven technical leadership capabilities, and the ability to guide development teams while ensuring code quality, architectural excellence, and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using the MERN stack.
- Define technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
- Lead the development of frontend applications using React.js and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
- Design and manage database solutions using MongoDB, ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality.
- Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement effective solutions.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Oversee development planning, task allocation, code integration, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure application security, performance optimization, and system reliability.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support deployment activities.
- Promote Agile development practices and continuous improvement within the team.
Technical Requirements
- Strong professional experience in full-stack development using the MERN stack.
- Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- MongoDB: Database design, aggregation pipelines, indexing, and performance optimization.
- Express.js: Backend development, middleware, routing, and API development.
- React.js: Component-based architecture, hooks, state management, and frontend optimization.
- Node.js: Server-side development, asynchronous programming, and backend architecture.
- Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles.
- Experience with state management tools such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JWT and OAuth 2.0.
- Experience with Git and version control systems.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of application security, scalability, and performance optimization.
Technical Leadership Requirements
- Proven experience leading and mentoring software development teams.
- Ability to make architectural and technical decisions.
- Experience conducting code reviews and establishing development standards.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage technical priorities and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.