Lead Full Stack Engineer
DescriptionPosition: Lead Full Stack EngineerExperience: 10+ YearsWork Location: USA - EST timezoneRole OverviewWe are looking for a highly skilled Lead Application Engineer with strong expertise in React / Next.js and modern full-stack development practices. This role is primarily hands-on with additional responsibilities in technical leadership, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement.The ideal candidate will drive the design and development of applications which is mobile-friendly (Responsive Web Design), ensuring alignment with customer-facing LP portal standards, while leveraging modern cloud-native and DevOps practices.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Development (80%)Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.js and Next.jsBuild mobile-first, responsive UI/UX aligned with customer LP (Limited Partner) portal standardsDevelop robust backend services using GraphQL for integrating external data sourcesWork with PostgreSQL (Amazon Aurora) for data modeling, optimization, and performance tuningImplement file storage and retrieval solutions using AWS S3Deploy and manage containerized applications using AWS ECS FargateEnsure high-quality, maintainable code through:Unit testingIntegration testingFully automated test pipelinesMaintain minimum 70% code coverage enforced via automated quality gatesBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub ActionsIntegrate and enforce code quality standards using SonarCloudEnsure automated builds, testing, and deploymentsDrive best practices in secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native architectureLead and mentor a team of engineers through:Code reviewsDesign discussionsTechnical guidanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOpsEngage with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutionsEnsure adherence to architectural standards and best practicesParticipate in sprint planning, estimations, and delivery trackingTechnical SkillsRequired Skills & QualificationsStrong expertise in:React.js, Next.jsJavaScript / TypeScriptHTML5, CSS3, responsive design frameworksExperience with GraphQL APIs and integration patternsSolid experience with PostgreSQL (Aurora preferred)Hands-on experience with:AWS (S3, ECS Fargate)Containerization (Docker)Strong understanding of:CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)Code quality tools (SonarCloud)Automated testing frameworks