Technical Lead - MERN

Job Description – Lead : Experience: 7+ years in software development (3+ years in similar tech stack)
Role OverviewSeeking an experienced Senior Developer to design, develop, and optimize high-performing, scalable, and secure applications across web, mobile, and backend services. You will be responsible for leading technical design, mentoring developers, and ensuring best practices across the stack — from microservices to AI/ML integrations.⸻Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design
• Contribute to microservices-based architecture design and implementation.
• Define coding standards, CI/CD practices, and system performance benchmarks.
• Lead the integration of AI/ML features and LLM-driven capabilities.
• Development
• Build and maintain ReactJS and React Native applications with TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Develop backend services using NodeJS and Strapi.
• Implement database models and queries in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Graph DBs (Dgraph/Neo4J).
• Integrate IAM solutions (Keycloak, Okta) for secure authentication and authorization.
• Work with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and deploy on AWS / Azure.
• Collaboration:
• Mentor junior developers and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Innovation
• Explore emerging technologies (e.g., AI prompt engineering, headless CMS).
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks.

⸻Required Skills & Experience      •     Frontend: ReactJS, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.      •     Backend: NodeJS, Strapi, REST/GraphQL APIs.      •     Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Dgraph/Neo4J.      •     Cloud & DevOps: AWS or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes.      •     Security: IAM with Keycloak/Okta, OAuth2.0, JWT.      •     AI/ML & Python: Knowledge of integrating ML models, prompt engineering, and AI services.      •     CMS: Experience with headless CMS (Strapi, Contentful, Wordpress).      •     Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and API design.⸻Preferred      •     Experience in high-availability systems.      •     Exposure to event-driven architectures.      •     Hands-on with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).      •     Prior leadership or mentoring experience.⸻Soft Skills      •     Strong problem-solving skills.      •     Excellent communication and stakeholder management.      •     Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.