MERN Stack Developer

Job Description

Team Lead MERN Stack Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead MERN Stack Developer to lead the development and delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative solutions. If you have experience in microservices, micro-frontends, message queues, Redis, CI/CD, and best practices for large-scale applications, we'd love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Management

- Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical growth, and high-quality deliverables.
- Assign tasks, set priorities, track progress, and ensure project deadlines are met.
- Conduct code reviews to maintain coding standards, ensure maintainability, and improve code quality.
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and problem-solving.
- Architect and implement microservices, micro-frontends, and modular micro-apps for scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
- Optimize performance and scalability for large-scale applications with dynamic data flows.

Backend Development (Node.js & Express.js)

- Design and implement secure, scalable backend structures and APIs.
- Develop reusable tools and libraries to support a microservices architecture.
- Handle error management and debugging for seamless application functionality.
- Work with message queues like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis for event-driven communication.
- Use tools like New Relic or Prometheus to monitor and debug production systems.
- Solve challenging technical problems with smart, scalable solutions.

Database Management (MongoDB)

- Design efficient and scalable database schemas for large-scale projects.
- Optimize database performance using indexing, aggregation, and advanced querying techniques.
- Leverage MongoDB features like sharding and replication to handle large datasets efficiently.

Frontend Development (React.js & JavaScript)

- Build and optimize reusable, high-performance React.js components and dynamic user interfaces.
- Develop robust solutions for complex UI interactions, including drag-and-drop functionality.
- Implement efficient state management using Redux, Context API, or React Query.
- Optimize web performance, including DOM manipulation, memory management, and responsiveness.
- Ensure applications adhere to WCAG accessibility standards and provide excellent user experiences.

Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

- Define and enforce coding standards, workflows, and best practices for high-quality development.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Write secure and robust code to protect against vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF.
- Regularly monitor and optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in MERN stack technologies and software development practices.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

- 4+ years of experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
- Expertise in microservices architecture, message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and advanced object-oriented programming concepts.
- Proven experience in designing and optimizing complex database schemas with MongoDB.
- Strong knowledge of frontend development, reusable components, and performance optimization.
- Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.