MERN Stack Developer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to gather requirements and understand user needs.
• Design and develop web applications using the MERN stack.
• Write clean and efficient code for both the front-end and back-end.
• Ensure the creation of responsive and cross-browser compatible web applications.
• Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, and participate in code reviews.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for front-end interactions.
• Integrate third-party libraries and APIs when required.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends and best practices.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to meet project deadlines.
• Document code and technical specifications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a MERN Stack Developer.
• Proficiency in Node.js and Express.js for building the back-end of web applications.
• Strong knowledge and experience in React.js for front-end development.
• Expertise in MongoDB for database design and management.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, ES6+
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.
• Ability to work with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong background in React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.

As a member of our development team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications, ensuring high-performance and responsiveness across the entire software stack.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and develop innovative solutions using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable web applications with a focus on usability, performance, and security.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using industry best practices and coding standards.
• Develop reusable components and libraries for future use.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive web interfaces.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement automated testing and continuous integration to ensure code quality and reliability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in web development with a focus on React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in React.js, including hooks, context API, and component lifecycle.
• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript with a good understanding of functional programming concepts.
• Experience with Node.js and building RESTful APIs using Express.js or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of web fundamentals such as HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows (GitFlow).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, Mocha) and writing unit and integration tests.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

About HighLevel

Founded in 2018, HighLevel Inc. (www.gohighlevel.com) is a two-tier B2B SaaS Platform focused on Marketing Agencies. We aspire to be a one-stop shop for marketing agencies. We enable agencies to serve their clients with ease using the best cutting-edge tools of the industry. Our clientele includes digital marketing agencies, Ads agencies, SEO agencies, Call centre / Sales agencies and freelancers. We operate across niches like real-estate, dental & medical, local businesses, e-commerce, professional services and field services. 

Our platform comprises various product areas including CRM, funnel builder, website builder, forms & surveys, WordPress hosting, email marketing, telephony, reviews management, omni-box communications, social media, invoicing & payments to name a few. We currently service over 28,000 agencies and 120,000 small & medium businesses with a 600+ strong team that works entirely remotely across 15 nations. 

We encourage you to check out our youtube channel to learn more about our platform - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXFiV4qDX5ipE-DQcsm1j4g 

Why should you join HighLevel?

Joining HighLevel company can offer numerous benefits and opportunities. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider joining:

Cutting-edge Technology: HighLevel is known for its commitment to using the latest and most innovative technologies. By joining the company, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and platforms, allowing you to enhance your skills and stay at the forefront of the industry.

Challenging and Impactful Work: HighLevel is dedicated to tackling complex problems and delivering impactful solutions. As a member of the team, you'll be involved in exciting projects that have a significant impact on the company and its clients. You'll have the chance to contribute your expertise and make a real difference.

Collaborative and Supportive Environment: HighLevel fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. You'll be part of a team that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and mutual growth. The company encourages open communication, provides mentorship opportunities, and promotes a positive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued.

Continuous Learning and Growth: HighLevel emphasizes continuous learning and professional development. They provide various training programs, workshops, and resources to help employees enhance their skills and stay ahead in their careers. Additionally, you'll have the chance to work with experienced professionals who can mentor and guide you in your professional journey.

Opportunities for Advancement: HighLevel recognizes and rewards talent. They offer clear paths for career advancement, allowing you to grow within the organization based on your performance, skills, and aspirations. Whether you aspire to take on leadership roles, specialize in a particular area, or explore new horizons, HighLevel provides opportunities to progress in your career.

Employee Benefits and Perks: HighLevel understands the importance of work-life balance and offers a range of employee benefits and perks. These may include competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, Unlimited Paid Leave, flexible work hours, Fully remote options and more.

Positive Company Culture: HighLevel promotes a positive and inclusive company culture. They value diversity, respect different perspectives, and encourage a healthy work-life balance. The company organizes team-building activities, social events, and initiatives that foster a sense of community and camaraderie among employees.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced software engineer with strong technical and communication skills who has worked extensively on frontend and backend engineering systems that process large amounts of data at scale and manage services that handle thousands of requests every minute.

Currently, our payment products involve integration with Stripe, PayPal and we have built products like invoices on top of them. We are also eyeing estimates and proposals, expanding into new payment processors and revenue expansion opportunities. Our roadmap is exciting and will keep you challenged all the time. If you think you are up for this challenge, we are most welcome! In this role, you will be expected to be autonomous, guide other developers who might need technical help, collaborate with other technical teams, product, support and customer success. 

Your Responsibilities

1. Architect and build backend & Frontend APIs and features.
2. Create and improve payment capture tools like Cart, Order forms, Invoices and Estimates.
3. Build backend & Frontend API features and architecture.
4. Work cross-functionally across our platform, experience, integrations, payments and marketplace teams.
5. Drive performance through benchmarking and optimization
6. Work with a wide range of systems, processes, and technologies to own and solve problems from end to end
7. Collaborate closely with our leadership team including engineers, designers, and product managers to build new features and products
8. Uphold high engineering standards and bring consistency to the many codebases and systems you will encounter.
9. Work on 1 or 2 products.

Your Core Skills

1. 1+ years of experience with Vue.js
2. 1+ years of experience with Stripe or PayPal integrations
3. 5-7 years of experience as a full-stack software engineer.
4. Proficient with various programming languages and tools such as but not limited to Javascript, TypeScript, Vue.js, NodeJS, and GraphQL
5. Must be able to work with a team and collaborate remotely.
6. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, are eager to take on different roles when necessary and know how to navigate a start-up environment.
7. You are fulfilled by being a generalist working on both the frontend, backend, and anything it takes to solve problems and delight users and take pride in working on projects involving a variety of technologies and systems.
8. Ability to stitch together many different services and processes together, even if you have not worked with them before.
9. Hold a great deal of empathy for your team and users, you are a steward of crafting great experiences.
10. Have great communication skills and can thrive in a highly collaborative environment when working cross-functionally with many stakeholders.
11. Driven by product quality, and innately know how to balance trade-offs with time to launch new features.
12. A keen eye for design and love to think about user flows and user experiences.
13. Must have experience with HTML5 and CSS3.
14. Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Additional Skills

1. Experience with MongoDB profiling and query optimization.
2. Experience with Shopify payment integrations.
3. Using CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and TailwindCSS
4. Experience working in the GCP (Google Cloud Platform) ecosystem.

• A champ in Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Design, Analysis, Multi-threading, Design patterns, and other computer science concepts.
• Developing and managing applications for new features and enhancement in full-stack
• A proven technical leader within an Agile development environment
• Experience in delivering full-stack solutions across multiple technologies.
• Able to showcase work involving low latency concurrent and distributed systems/applications.
• Able to multi-task and work in a cross-cultural geographically distributed environment.
• Proactive, self-starter, and hands-on with multiple upcoming technologies.
• Managing our Engineering team - coach them, advocate for them, and productive.
• Providing technical leadership and being accountable for the technical decisions made by your team, with a focus on performance, scalability, privacy, and security.
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Manager to create a meaningful vision and roadmap for the team, towards delivering impactful work and a successful outcome.