Software Engineer

Final Job Description: Full Stack Developer (Node.js + Next.js + Firebase Firestore)

Position: Full Stack Developer

Experience: 5–7 years

Location: [Specify remote / hybrid / onsite]

Type: [Full-time / Contract]

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced Full Stack Developer with expertise in Node.js, Next.js, and Firebase Firestore. You must have personally built a complete CMS from scratch, covering backend architecture, frontend development, and cloud data management. This role demands deep understanding of clean code principles, advanced metaprogramming techniques, and strong hands-on experience with modern React tooling such as shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, and TanStack.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Node.js and Next.js.
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• Design and manage cloud-based databases, especially using Firebase Firestore.
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• Build responsive, modern UIs with shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, and TanStack libraries.
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• Apply clean code principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS, YAGNI) to ensure maintainable, high-quality codebases.
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• Leverage metaprogramming (e.g., higher-order functions, decorators, dynamic modules) to create reusable, optimized systems.
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• Design and integrate APIs, both RESTful and GraphQL.
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• Handle authentication, authorization, and user management with best practices.
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• Lead or significantly contribute to CMS development projects.
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• Conduct code reviews, mentor peers, and promote engineering best practices.
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Required Skills

✅ 5–7 years professional experience in full stack development.

✅ Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js and Next.js.

✅ Proven experience building a complete CMS from scratch.

✅ Deep understanding and application of clean code principles.

✅ Practical experience with metaprogramming in JavaScript/TypeScript.

✅ Solid working knowledge of Firebase Firestore (queries, real-time updates, security rules, performance optimization).

✅ Proficiency with shadcn/ui, Tailwind CSS, TanStack (React Query, React Table).

✅ Strong experience designing and working with APIs.

✅ Understanding of cloud and serverless architectures (especially Firebase ecosystem).

✅ Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.

✅ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating Firebase Authentication, Functions, or Storage.
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• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
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• Prior work in SaaS or multi-tenant platform design.
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• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.
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Experience designing developer frameworks or libraries.

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in Python, NodeJS, MySQL, ReactJS, NextJS technologies.

About: Fletch is a U.S. based technology firm building an open insurance ecosystem

connecting consumer apps to insurance providers. The team has previously built global

payment infrastructure at scale (processing $billions in transactions) and founded enterprise

technology companies with solutions in commercial use by over 100 corporates. 

Fletch has seen rapid traction (existing partnerships with leading U.S. insurance providers)

and is backed by top global fintech VCs and angels. The team is now looking to scale

further hiring & expansion.

Location:  Remote 

Responsibilities:

-Developing complex web application features using Python, NodeJS, ReactJS, JS, MySQL, TypeScript, NextJS.

-Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code

-Implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications

-Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic

-Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code

-Optimising components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.

Skills:

-Very strong in programming, DataStructures, Algos and complex tech concepts

-Strong in developing no-code platforms and configurable applications.

-Strong experience in developing apps using React hooks, state, DOM manipulation etc.,

-Strong experience in developing BE code using Python, Node, MySQL.

-Strong expertise working with RESTful APIs

-Strong experience in NextJS

• Plan, architect, integrate, and develop back-end and database driven features using the Python language and frameworks (Flask/ Falcon, MongoDB ).
• Create decoupled, interactive web UIs using JavaScript (Angular, jQuery)
• Aid in the development and ongoing maintenance of our DevOps platform (Ansible)
• Provide technical advice and recommendations for language and software choices.
• Develop code that is cross-browser and cross-platform friendly
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure all requirements are met
• Evaluate technologies and manage technical planning
• Support and ongoing development for existing projects
• Provide clean code and proper documentation for each project
• Fix bugs and resolve ongoing issues

We are looking for seasoned technical leaders from .NET background with experience in building cloud-based web applications and products. The role involves understanding business requirements, customer problems, architecting the appropriate solutions that are secure, scalable, high performing and testable.

Requirements: 

• Passion for building and delivering great software with a strong sense of ownership, while working closely with juniorteam members.
• 6+ years of experience in building web applications using ASP.NET MVC and .NET platform in general.
• Experience of architecting and designing web applications and services
• Experience in building applications on .NET Core, is a great plus
• Should have strong UI development skills using HTML, CSS/JavaScript frameworks.
• Strong experience with Build and Release, Agile processes and Estimation/Planning
• Exposure to New Relic or similar tools to optimize web application performance
• Strong expertise in SQL programming, with experience of writing & optimizing queries that access/process millions of records
• Understanding and experience of working with Product Management, Design and DevOps teams.