Senior Software Engineering Lead – front end developer react js, node js

• Design and develop high-quality, scalable, and resilient web applications using Java and modern JavaScript frameworks (React.js, TypeScript).
• Lead the front-end and back-end development efforts, ensuring seamless integration and responsive application behavior.
• Implement and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes, managing deployment, scaling, and networking.
• Employ Git for source control and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows.
• Monitor the health of applications, implementing logging and monitoring solutions to preemptively resolve potential issues.
• Analyze existing applications for performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with project managers, UX/UI designers, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Mentor junior developers, promoting best practices in software development and continuous learning.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies, and assess new tools to enhance development efficiency and product quality.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with strong command over Java, JavaScript, React.js, and TypeScript.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes for orchestration of containerized applications.
• Deep understanding of Git for version control and proficiency in automating workflows with GitHub Actions.
• Demonstrated ability in managing and scaling large-scale applications with a focus on optimizing application performance.
• Strong experience in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a proven track record of working in agile environments.

  Preferred Skills:

• Certifications in Kubernetes, Java, or JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with additional monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of additional backend languages or frameworks is a plus.

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