Lead Software Engineer (PERN Stack) - Perm Role

GTN Technical Staffing & Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)

6% 401k Matching

24 days annual leave (18 PTO Days, 1 Company-Paid Holiday, 5 Sick Days)

Job summary

Local First Arizona is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative applications in a hybrid work setup in Plano, TX. This full-time permanent role involves leading a team to build high-quality software using Node.js and React.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 7 years of experience, along with expertise in modern JavaScript, MongoDB, and microservices architecture. Attractive benefits include 24 days off and 100% company-paid benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with MongoDB/Redis.
• Strong knowledge of modern development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable software applications.
• Guide the engineering team on best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct regular performance meetings.

Skills

Modern JavaScript features

React

Node.js

MongoDB

Agile and Scrum

Microservices architecture

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

SQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Location: Plano, TX 75024

Hybrid Model: 4 Days Onsite + 1 Day Remote (No flexibility)

Full-Time Permanent Role

Interview Process

• 3-4 interview rounds
• Technical + leadership discussions
• Final Round: 1.5-2 hour onsite interview with the engineering team

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Lead Software Engineer is to drive the development of innovative applications using the latest technologies. The Lead Software Engineer will take on a leadership position, guiding a team of engineers to understand user needs, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software that meets market demands. The Lead Software Engineer thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong technical background.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality, maintainable, and scalable full-stack features using Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Translate designs and wireframes into clean, efficient, and reusable React components using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML & CSS.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Node.js, JavaScript/Typescript.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction to the team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, product, QA) to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure timely delivery of software.
• Foster a collaborative environment where team members can share ideas and work together effectively.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code; actively participate in and facilitate code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in testing, code quality, and documentation.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance and helping them navigate technical challenges.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to foster individual growth and performance improvement within the team.
• Take ownership of technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Define project timelines and milestones, and effectively communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Perform job duties in a safe manner.
• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with MongoDB/Redis and messaging systems like Kafka or MQ.
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript features, development methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in React, Node.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Bash.
• Experience working closely with UI/UX designers to ensure collaborative refinement and implementation of designs to meet specifications, including cross-browser compatibility.
• Demonstrated experience with Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.
• In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, including database design and data modeling with SQL and MongoDB/Redis.
• Strong analytical skills for researching technical issues and providing clear, actionable resolutions.
• Experienced in Agile and Scrum development processes, with a strong understanding of iterative development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and interact appropriately with management, other Team Members and outside contacts of different backgrounds and levels of experience.

Benefits and Holiday Policy

• Holidays & Time Off (24 days annually):
  • 1 Company-Paid Holiday (Christmas Day)
  • 18 PTO Days accrued annually
  • 5 Sick Days
• 100% Company-Paid Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• 6% 401k Matching

If you possess these qualifications and are excited about the prospect of contributing to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.