Staff Software Engineer - Front End#24-05786

Dublin, CA

Onsite Job Description

What You'll Do | Key Accountabilities

Architect, design, and develop scalable and performant full-stack web applications, leading the development of front-end (React/.js) and back-end (Java/Node.js) components.

Front-End Development (React/.js): Develop dynamic, responsive, and interactive user interfaces using React/.js, focusing on writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.

Node.js

Services:

Design and implement efficient, event-driven, and scalable services using Node.js, ensuring high availability and performance.

Collaboration:

Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.

Mentorship & Leadership:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, guiding them in best practices, code quality, and system design.

Code Reviews & Best Practices:

Conduct peer code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure best practices for software development, including testing and deployment.

Performance Optimization:

Focus on optimizing performance, including database queries, and addressing scaling issues to handle increasing load and traffic efficiently.

Agile Methodology:

Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering practices.

What You'll Bring | Skills & Experience

Java:

8+ years of experience building scalable, enterprise-level back-end systems using Java (e.g., Spring Boot).

React/.

js:

4+ years of experience with React/.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, Context), hooks, component-based architecture, and responsive design.

Node.

js:

4+ years of experience developing server-side applications with Node.js, including experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Databases:

Hands-on experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and transactions.

Cloud & DevOps:

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

API Design:

Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, working with third-party APIs, and ensuring secure and efficient data flow across services.

Unit Testing:

Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mocha, PyTest) and a strong focus on test-driven development (TDD) for both back-end and front-end code.

Version Control:

Proficiency in Git, including branching, pull requests, and managing large codebases.

Agile Methodologies:

Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.

Leadership Experience:

Prior experience leading or mentoring a team of engineers, contributing to technical strategy, and driving initiatives to improve engineering practices.

Problem-Solving & Leadership:

Strong analytical skills with a passion for solving complex technical problems. Proven ability to take ownership of projects and provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.

Communication & Collaboration:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.