Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer (GraphQL & TypeScript) We have a face to face drive in Pune office on 8th Nov Saturday. Interested ones can share CV to monica_sharma@hcl-software.com with the below details: Total Experience- Current CTC- Expected CTC- Notice period- If shortlisted, will be called for face to face interview Objective: We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Engineer with expertise in building a scalable, predictable, high-quality, and high-performance integrated composable commerce solution centered around a modern GraphQL and TypeScript ecosystem. This position will help accelerate the transition from a monolithic application to a composable architecture that leverages PostgreSQL, PostGraphile, and React/Vite. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of data modeling, database-first API design, GraphQL federation, and modern frontend development. About HCL Software: HCL Software is the software business division of HCLTech, fueling the Digital+ Economy by developing, sharing, and supporting solutions in five key areas: ● Business & Industry Applications ● AI and Intelligent Operations ● Total Experience ● Data & Analytics ● Cybersecurity These five solution areas represent massive opportunities for growth and enable total flexibility in deployment — efficiently managing data, applications, workloads, and infrastructure, leveraging our cloud options and the power of Gen AI. About HCL Commerce: HCL Commerce is a robust and scalable e-commerce platform that supports various business models including B2C, B2B, B2B2C, D2C, and MarketPlaces. Known for its enterprise-grade performance, HCL Commerce offers advanced features and AI capabilities to enhance online transactions and customer experiences. Responsibilities ● Full Stack TypeScript Development: Design, develop, and implement robust applications using TypeScript across the entire stack, from Node.js-based GraphQL services to the React/Vite frontend. ● GraphQL API & Schema Management: Architect, extend, and maintain our federated GraphQL API. Implement and manage the federated gateway using tools like GraphQL Hive Gateway or Apollo Gateway. Leverage PostGraphile to create subgraphs from our database schemas and manage the overall composed schema with GraphQL Hive. ● Data Modeling and Database Design: Participate in the data modeling process and design of PostgreSQL schemas, functions, and permissions. Ensure the database architecture serves as a stable and performant foundation for our PostGraphile layer. ● Modern Frontend Development: Build, test, and deploy high-performance, accessible, and responsive user interfaces using React and the Vite toolchain. ● Integration Testing: Write integration tests across the front-end applications, GraphQL API, and database interactions, utilizing frameworks like Playwright or Cypress. ● Collaboration: Work closely with the engineering team to design and launch new features in a fast-paced, agile environment. ● Code Integrity & Type Safety: Champion end-to-end type safety from the database schema to the React components. Maintain code quality and organization through rigorous code reviews and mentorship. ● Security and Data Protection: Implement GraphQL security best practices and safeguard data at the database, API, and client levels. ● Performance Optimization and Automation: Conduct performance tuning on the GraphQL API and frontend, improve system balance, enhance usability, and automate processes. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience, with significant expertise in the TypeScript, Node.js, and modern GraphQL ecosystems. ● GraphQL & API Expertise: ○ Direct experience with GraphQL Federation (Apollo Federation or a similar spec) and implementing federated gateways (GraphQL Hive Gateway, Apollo Gateway). ○ Deep, hands-on experience with database-first GraphQL tools like PostGraphile. ○ Proficiency with GraphQL schema management and registry tools like GraphQL Hive. ● Frontend Expertise: ○ Strong knowledge of React and its modern ecosystem (Hooks, Context, State Management). ○ Proficiency with modern frontend build tools, specifically Vite. ○ Knowledge of front-end optimization techniques (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting) to enhance user experience. ● Database Skills: Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL, with demonstrated experience in relational data modeling, advanced schema design, query optimization, and writing database functions. ● TypeScript Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, including its type system, tsconfig configuration, and application across both front-end and back-end contexts. ● Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and containerization. Knowledge of Docker and container implementations. ● Version Control: Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git. Perform code reviews on PRs and resolve merge conflicts. ● Preferred Qualifications: ○ Experience with UI component development and documentation tools like Storybook. ○ Familiarity with the Next.js framework and its concepts (SSR, SSG). ○ Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure Pipelines, etc.). ● Agile Methodology: Familiarity with Agile practices, such as Scrum or Kanban. ● Soft Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and time-management skills. ● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a relevant field.