Job Summary
We are seeking a Lead Node JS Engineer with expertise in Node.js and React.js. The role involves leading and mentoring a team of engineers, designing scalable and maintainable web applications, and developing both frontend and backend services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of frontend frameworks, backend principles, and modern technologies, with the ability to optimize application performance and deploy them in production environments.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and leadership.
•Design scalable and maintainable web applications, ensuring high performance and reliability.
•Develop complex web applications using React.js and other modern frontend technologies.
•Develop robust and efficient backend services using Node.js and related frameworks.
•Design and implement RESTful APIs to power frontend applications.
•Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and application functionality.
•Optimize application performance for speed, scalability, and resource efficiency.
•Deploy and maintain applications in production environments, ensuring uptime and performance.
Required Qualifications
•Proficiency in Node.js, React.js, and related technologies.
•Deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks and libraries, especially React.js.
•Strong knowledge of backend development principles and practices.
•Ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and growth.
•Strong problem-solving and debugging skills to address complex technical issues.
•Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
•Passion for continuous learning, staying up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience with serverless frameworks like AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions.
•Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
•Understanding of DevOps practices and tools to streamline development processes.
•Contributions to open-source projects, demonstrating a commitment to community-driven development.
Location: Chicago, IL
Education: Bachelors Degree