Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) Job Description Role Overview: The Software Development Engineer III (SDE III) is a senior engineer role focused on designing and implementing complex software solutions within the MEAN/MERN stack. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a strong drive to deliver impactful software products. The SDE III will play a key role in architecture, development, and mentoring, ensuring that the technical direction aligns with the company's goals. Key Responsibilities: System Architecture & Design:Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications using the MEAN (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) or MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. Coding & Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, taking ownership of critical components from development through to deployment. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment. Code Reviews & Best Practices: Conduct rigorous code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and deployment. Project Ownership: Drive the technical aspects of large-scale projects, working closely with product managers and other stakeholders to deliver features on time and within scope. Problem Solving & Optimization: Identify and resolve complex technical issues, optimizing performance and ensuring the scalability of the solutions. Technology Adoption: Stay current with emerging technologies, advocating for the adoption of tools and practices that improve the development process and product quality. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliver exceptional software solutions. Qualifications: Extensive Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with significant experience in the MEAN or MERN stack. Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and front-end frameworks (React or Angular), along with a strong understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures. Full-Stack Capability: Strong experience in both backend and frontend development, with a good understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud infrastructure. -Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior developers, helping them to grow and improve. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical challenges efficiently. Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Experience: - Experience in agile development environments, with familiarity in CI/CD practices. - Expertise in database design and management with MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases. - Experience in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).