Lead Developer

Job Summary:

Vijay Sales is looking for an experienced and motivated MERN Lead Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development of web applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. As a MERN Lead, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable and efficient web solutions that enhance user experience and business functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Development Efforts: Oversee the development and deployment of web applications using the MERN stack. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers. Provide technical leadership and build a high-performing development team. Conduct code reviews to ensure quality standards are met.
• Architecture Design: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define system architecture and technology stack. Make decisions on technology and architecture to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Project Management: Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure timely delivery of projects and adherence to project timelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other teams, including DevOps, QA, and design teams, to align on requirements, best practices, and project goals.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Implement and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor, optimize, and improve application performance, security, and reliability.
• Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Advocate for and implement new technologies and methodologies as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in web development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior developer role.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong knowledge of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and micro-services architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS) and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in version control tools like Git.
• Strong understanding of database design and management.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other JavaScript frameworks/libraries including end to end testing including Automation and Manual testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Node.js & Angular development.
• Experience with NoSQL database technologies like MongoDB is must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage projects properly and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is must.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Product development team in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust MEAN stack Application.
• Should be able to plan & execute Development Sprints in Jira based on given Feature Documentation.
• Should be able to allocate resources for Sprints and give time estimates.
• Conduct Daily Standup Meetings for Team and make sure of Sprint Progress.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in best practices for MEAN Stack development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and communicate project progress.
• Stay updated with the latest development trends, tools, and technologies, and advocate for their adoption within the team.
• Making sure that we are creating highly scalable and maintainable API’s that meet performance and security requirements.
• Make sure to have at least 90% Test Coverage for NodeJS Backend.
• Conduct detailed code reviews & refactoring and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project guidelines.
• Optimising frontend components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Develop detailed, annotated wireframes depicting all elements on unique screen types, including content, functional, navigation, and interaction specifications.
• Articulates rationale for approach in the context of both business and user needs.
• Define processes and deliverable that meet project goals and are reasonable within operational, cultural and technology constraints.
• Submit Weekly Sprint & Product Performance Report to Management

About the job

Whirldata Inc. is an AI/Data Sciences/App Dev company established in 2017 to provide management and technology consulting services to small and medium enterprises across the globe. We are headquartered in California and our team works out of Chennai. The specific focus is on

1. Helping clients identify areas where Data Sciences and AI-based approaches can increase revenues, decrease costs or enhance customer engagement experience
2. Help clients translate business needs into process flows for exploratory and cutting-edge applications
3. Provide appropriate and targeted solutions that can achieve the planned objective

Whirldatas management team consists of individuals with a combined 45+ years of management and technology consulting experience, spanning multiple verticals such as finance, energy, retail, manufacturing and supply chain/logistics. Please look up our website and go through the blogs/videos/articles to find out more about us.

Working Philosophy

Whirldata works on the principle that, larger business goals come first and any technology-intensive solutions need to support necessary business goals. Hence all engagements start as a management consulting exercise and solution building follows after a thorough understanding of business needs.At Whirldata, we put our minds together, mix technology, art & math to deliver a viable, scalable and affordable business solution. We are passionate about what we do because we know that our work has the power to improve businesses. You can join our team working at the forefront of new technology, solving the challenges that impact both the front-end and back-end architectures, and ultimately, delivering amazing global user experiences.

Who we are looking for:

Full Stack Engineer (Position based in Chennai)

The following criteria are mandatory requirements and we strongly encourage that you apply only if you meet all these criteria:

1. Minimum 3 years of work experience

2. Proven capability to understand clients business needs

3. At least one demonstrable stint of architecting a database from scratch

4. Multiple programming language capabilities a must. In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language

5. Willingness to wear multiple hats depending on our business needs will be a priority

6. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in front-end development

7. Knowledge of current tools, platforms and languages an absolute must

8. Hands-on experience in cloud technologies and project management capabilities will be considered favourably

What do you get in return

• AI, Data Sciences and App dev require individuals who are both business and tech-savvy. We will turn you into one and make you a rockstar!
• You will get to work in an environment where your effort helps the customer and you will get to see it
• We will provide on-the-job training that will make you a doer and not a talker on data sciences, AI and app dev
• Opportunities to shine and pave your own way forward. We are good at identifying your talents and providing a platform where you will get immense satisfaction from demonstrating the same.
• Of course - we will pay you well too!

If you are interested - please apply with a small note with your thoughts on why you find this opportunity exciting and why you are willing to consider a move.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring Team of Juniors, Code Reviews, and System Design Understanding
• Design and develop APIs using NodeJs, TypeScript, and deployment using the CICD pipeline.
• Apply code reviews and development quality reviews to make sure best practices are implemented
• Expertise with MySQL including the design of schemas and development for these databases
• Understanding of System Architectures, Design Patterns, and SOLID Principles
• Knowledge of git-based workflows such as git-flow, Proficient with code editors & linting tools

Requirements

• 2+ years of development experience with NodeJS, and Javascript frameworks related to the web stack
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Good to have

• Experience with AWS Microservices
• Experience with payment gateways
• Exposure to AWS Services, policies, and the DevOps pipeline is a plus.
• Expertise with React, Redux, Hooks, and its core principles

Roles and Responsibilities 

1) Understand client requirements and functionalities. 

2) Write well-designed, testable, efficient code. 

3) Responsible for solving complex technical issues. 

4) Ensure quality projects are delivered within defined timelines. 

5) Active involvement in client communication to understand functional requirements. 

6) Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation and other deliverables. 

Required Skills 

1) Good experience in Angular/React

2) Hand on Node.JS./Express JS 

3) Database : MongoDB 

4) Experience in Java Script, Typescript. 

5) Experience working in an Agile environment. 

6) Good communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Building and developing web application using Angular 2+, Node Js and Mongo DB
• Maintenance and support of existing application
• Problem solving, debugging and analytical skills
• Monitoring and deploying application on Microsoft Azure

Technical / Functional Skills:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in Angular 2+, Node Js, Mongo DB and Microsoft Azure

• Strong experience in performance tuning of complex Mongo DB queries
• Good understanding of Typescript, JavaScript (ES6), CSS, HTML
• Experience in the contact center industry preferred
• Experience in using Git/Bitbucket or any version control tools
• Graduate in IT, Computer Science or similar relevant field preferred

Attitudinal skills:

• Must be able to work without much assistance
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset