Tech Lead Fullstack Engineer (nodejs/reactjs)

Home Based, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

About The Role
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We are seeking an exceptional and seasoned

Tech Lead Fullstack Engineer

to join our dynamic Technology team. This hybrid role requires deep expertise in both backend and frontend development, with a specific focus on

Node.js

and

React.js

. As a Tech Lead, you will not only be responsible for architecting and developing critical features but also for mentoring team members, setting technical standards, and driving the successful delivery of major projects.


You will be instrumental in scaling our platform, ensuring high performance, stability, and a world-class user experience.


Key Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership & Architecture




Architectural Design:

Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, available, and resilient fullstack applications and microservices using best practices.

Technical Roadmap:

Drive the technical strategy and roadmap for key product areas, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

Code Quality & Standards:

Define and enforce high coding standards, perform thorough code reviews, and champion best practices like TDD/BDD, clean code, and effective documentation.

Performance:

Proactively identify and resolve performance and scalability bottlenecks across the entire stack.

Fullstack Development




Backend (Node.js):

Design and implement robust, secure, and high-performance APIs and business logic using

Node.js

and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, NestJS). Manage database integrations (SQL/NoSQL) and caching layers.

Frontend (React.js):

Build modern, responsive, and highly usable interfaces using

React.js

and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, Context API, Next.js). Ensure optimal rendering performance and cross-browser compatibility.

DevOps:

Collaborate with DevOps to implement CI/CD pipelines, monitor application health, and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Team & Collaboration




Mentorship:

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality products.

Project Delivery:

Take ownership of project success, ensuring features are delivered on time, meeting quality standards, and aligning with the initial vision.

Required Qualifications


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Experience




Minimum 7+ years

of professional software development experience, with at least

2+ years

in a Technical Lead or Senior/Lead role. Proven track record of building and deploying complex, large-scale applications in a production environment.

Technical Skills




Expert-level proficiency in Node.js

and the ability to architect efficient and stable backend services.

Expert-level proficiency in React.js

and a deep understanding of modern JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Strong experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis). In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). Experience with cloud platforms (Alibaba, AWS, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). * Solid understanding of software security principles and best practices.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1622999
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Home Based, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned