Senior Full Stack Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to take a strategic and hands-on leadership role within our team. This position is ideal for a seasoned technologist who thrives in solving complex architectural challenges and driving innovation in scalable web applications. You will be responsible for leading the technical direction , ensuring seamless integration across the entire technology stack, and mentoring a team of high-performing engineers. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, system architecture, and building mission-critical software solutions, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement highly scalable and resilient web applications.

• Define and enforce best practices across the full technology stack.

• Drive technical decision-making , ensuring the adoption of modern frameworks and methodologies.

• Oversee and refine system architecture, performance tuning, and security enhancements .

• Lead cross-functional teams in designing and delivering robust software solutions.

• Develop and maintain APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native infrastructure.

• Conduct high-level code reviews , enforce coding standards, and establish CI/CD best practices.

• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, evaluating and integrating new technologies where appropriate.

• Act as a mentor and technical advisor, guiding junior and mid-level engineers to elevate overall team capabilities.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, translating business objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer or Software Architect.

• Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Golang.

• Proven experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js for complex front-end development.

• Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js, Django, Flask, .NET, or Golang .

• Advanced database management skills with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB .

• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architecture.

• Expertise in building and scaling microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems .

• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and serverless architectures .

• Solid understanding of security best practices, performance optimization, and system reliability.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of optimizing and refactoring large-scale applications.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with GraphQL and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub) .

• Background in AI/ML model integration within full-stack applications.

• Proven contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs .

• Experience leading engineering teams in a high-growth startup or enterprise environment .

Originally posted on Himalayas