Lead Fullstack Engineer (Contract)

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate effective communication with client project stakeholders regarding project status and recommendations.

• Craft client code that is not just efficient, but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality.

• Actively participate in accurate planning and estimation efforts, utilizing project methods and tools.

• Proficiently gather requirements and organize/present developed features for clients.

• Execute complex activities within the current methodology and quality standards, showcasing success across diverse engagements.

• Promote client success across the team by collaborating with engineers, designers, and managers to understand user pain points, anticipate potential problems, and iterate on solutions that drive client success.

• Engage in agile software development, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, team retrospectives, and other governance activities.

• Actively participate in the Engineering Practice community, mentoring others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, and supporting the growth of technical capabilities.

• Independently drive project delivery within defined architecture, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in all stages from conceptualization to deployment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of experience/expertise in the following areas specified below:

  • Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js

  • Utilize serverless services, namely AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or RDS for robust backend infrastructure

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on technical requirements

  • Optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex issues

  • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth

  • Stay updated with the latest Node.js and AWS technologies to drive continuous improvement

  • Experience in Agile software development methodologies.

  • Expertise in applying Object-Oriented Programming principles (abstraction, encapsulation).

  • High-level design proficiency following UML / C4 / ArchiMate.

  • Experience in creating and implementing well-tested, scalable, and performant enterprise-level systems.

  • Practice and initiative mentoring other engineers and decision-makers throughout the organization.

  • Good understanding of SOLID principles.

  • Familiarity with OWASP.

  • Proficiency in the English language.

  Additional Experience Desired:

  • Ability to optimize backend performance and troubleshoot complex issues.

  • Familiarity with modern frontend build tools and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Professional software engineering experience, working on multi-discipline teams

  • Experience in backend development with expertise in node.js 

  • Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

  • Strong knowledge of AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB/RDS, and S3.

  • Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (optional).

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.

  and

  • Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs)

  • Architectural (Microservices, Serverless etc) and Design (Factory, Singleton, Observer etc) Patterns

  • Unit Testing