Lead Full Stack Engineer taking technical direction for SaaS solutions in global insurance company. Mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize application performance.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our insurance enterprise software solutions, providing technical direction to the team.
Demonstrate expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, offering guidance on technology selection, architecture, and best practices.
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to understand requirements and technical concepts, ensuring cohesive and effective solutions with a seamless user experience.
Optimize platform performance to handle large datasets and high user traffic, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
Conduct and lead code reviews, enforce best coding practices, and drive the adoption of standards to maintain high code quality.
Investigate and promptly address bugs to uphold platform reliability.
Ensure security and compliance by following best practices for securing web applications and adhering to relevant regulations.
Stay abreast of the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices, guiding the team in remaining competitive and innovative.
Design the platform with scalability and flexibility, accommodating evolving features and changes as the user base grows.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior developers, fostering their growth and contribution to the team's objectives.
Requirements
Proven experience of 8+ years as a Full Stack Engineer, with a track record of leading complex SaaS applications.
Minimum 2 years in a lead/manager role, able to guide and ensure development of teams
Strong technical background with proficiency in back-end technologies, such as .NET Core, C#, GraphQL, MongoDB, Docker
Proficiency in front-end technologies such as Javascript, Vue.js and/or React.js
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for building scalable applications
Experience with microservices and/or clean architecture
Thorough understanding and practical experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) to ensure robust and well-tested code
Experience with unit, integration and function testing using front-end and back-end testing libraries
Proficiency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create a maintainable and modular architecture that aligns with business domains
In-depth knowledge of web security best practices and experience in ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Demonstrated experience in performance optimization for high-traffic web applications
Experience with container technologies like docker and good understanding of cloud infrastructure and solutions.
Experience with agile development methodologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and bug fixing
Strong communication skills to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical team members with diverse backgrounds
A passion for staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in software development
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