Senior Software Engineer 2

Were looking for a hands-on Senior Software Engineer II with strong fundamentals in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React / Next.js. Youll build scalable, production-grade web applications using Next.js (App Router, RSC, API routes) and Node.js/Express on the backend. You should have a solid grasp of web architecture, performance, and clean code design

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end modules using Next.js, Node.js, and Express.
• Implement SSR/SSG/ISR, caching, and edge deployment (Vercel / Cloudflare).
• Build REST and GraphQL APIs and integrate them efficiently with the frontend.
• Optimize performance Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, bundle size, and runtime efficiency.
• Ensure code quality via unit / integration tests (Jest, Playwright).
• Collaborate with design, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, secure features.
• Review code, mentor juniors, and drive best practices across the project.

Preferred candidate profile

• 4+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• Strong foundation in JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6+, and browser internals.
• Expertise in Next.js 13+ (App Router, Server Actions, RSC) and React 18+.
• Good knowledge of Node.js, Express.js, and API design principles.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL, ORMs (Prisma / Sequelize), and Redis (bonus).
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS / Shadcn/ Styled Components, Git, and CI/CD.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system-design mindset.
• Client-server architecture, CDN usage, caching layers (Redis, Cloudflare).
• Load balancing, scaling, and fault tolerance basics.

Good to Have

• Exposure to GraphQL, WebSockets/SSE, serverless deployments.
• Understanding of authentication/authorization flows (JWT, OAuth).
• Prior experience deploying apps to Vercel, AWS, or Dockerized environments.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Playwright).