Lead I - Software Engineering - Node JS

6 years

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Job Description

Job Title:

Lead I - Software Engineering (Node.js with TypeScript) 27438

Location:

Trivandrum

Notice Period:

Immediate to 30 Days

Experience:

6+ Years

Role Overview

Seeking a proactive and experienced Lead Software Engineer specializing in

Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS

. This role involves leading backend development efforts, ensuring optimal technical solutions, and mentoring team members to deliver high-quality applications.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Technical Delivery

  • Interpret and implement application/component designs in line with specifications.
  • Develop, debug, test, and document code across all stages of development.
  • Choose optimal technical strategies — reuse, reconfigure, or create new components.
  • Validate work with stakeholders and integrate features into the broader solution.

Code Quality & Standards

  • Adhere to coding standards and ensure compliance across the team.
  • Review and optimize peer and team code for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Maintain low defect rates pre- and post-delivery.

Testing & Documentation

  • Create and review unit test cases and scenarios.
  • Contribute to documentation for design, requirements, and test outcomes.
  • Support QA teams with clarifications and test plan reviews.

Configuration & Release Management

  • Define and enforce configuration management practices.
  • Monitor and execute release processes effectively.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Set and track team goals using the FAST framework (Focused, Aligned, Supported, Transparent).
  • Mentor and guide team members on technical and professional growth.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment.

Customer Interaction

  • Clarify requirements and present design options to clients or stakeholders.
  • Conduct product demos and respond to technical queries effectively.
  • Maintain professional communication and manage delivery expectations.

Design & Architecture

  • Contribute to architecture and design (HLD, LLD, data models).
  • Break down complex business problems and design scalable backend solutions.

Project & Quality Management

  • Estimate time, resources, and effort for features and components.
  • Perform defect root cause analysis and implement corrective measures.
  • Track defect trends and apply quality improvements proactively.

Technical Skills Required

  • Node.js, TypeScript – Expert-level development and debugging experience.
  • AWS – Proficient in using cloud services for scalable backend solutions.
  • RESTful APIs or GraphQL – Proven experience in building secure, high-performing APIs.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
    • Design patterns, layered architecture, serialization, encryption
    • Interface and integration development
    • IDEs and rapid application development (RAD) environments

Preferred Profile

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks.
  • Strong communication and leadership abilities.
  • Ability to guide a team with minimal supervision.
  • Certification in relevant cloud or backend technologies is a plus.

Mandatory Criteria

  • Job stability in prior roles is essential.
  • Candidates must be available within a maximum of 30 days.
  • Must have 6+ years of experience in backend development, with at least some experience in a lead role.

Nice To Have

  • Experience with additional backend or DevOps tools.
  • Exposure to frontend or full-stack projects.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs
Skills: node.js,management,application,typescript,agile methodologies,encryption,design patterns,rapid application development,sdlc,design,aws,restful apis,code,layered architecture,software,graphql,ide support,architecture,serialization

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