Staff Engineer

Forbes Advisor is seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer, specializing in Full Stack MERN development with an architectural focus, to join our dynamic team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in both front-end and back-end development, coupled with a strong understanding of cloud technologies and database management. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and other stakeholders to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. As a technical leader, you will champion best practices, provide mentorship, and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Engineering Group and Product team to understand requirements and design comprehensive solutions.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
• Implement robust security and data protection measures.
• Build high-quality, reusable code for both frontend and backend applications.
• Document and clearly communicate application design, topologies, and architecture to peers and business stakeholders.
• Work closely with User Experience, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to create outstanding web experiences.
• Partner with Engineering and other teams to develop new frameworks, feature sets, and functionalities.
• Lead and coach team members, promoting thought leadership and project excellence.
• Provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best software engineering practices, including TDD, continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.

Must-Have Experience:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), asynchronous programming, closures, and prototypal inheritance.
• Expertise in modern front-end frameworks/libraries such as React or Vue.js.
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and pre-processing platforms like SASS or LESS.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Knowledge of front-end build tools like Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.
• Proficiency in Node.js and frameworks like Express.js, Koa, or NestJS.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with Serverless technologies (Lambda, CloudFunctions).
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with caching & search frameworks (Redis, ElasticSearch).
• Proficiency in database schema design and optimization.
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in testing frameworks and libraries (Jest, vitest, Cypress, Storybook).
• Strong debugging skills using tools like Chrome DevTools, Node.js debugger.
• Expertise in using Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Understanding of web security best practices (OWASP).
• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Proven experience in System Security, Scalability, and System Performance.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to effectively manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, QA).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks.

Perks:

• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month).
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program.
• Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program.
• Paid paternity and maternity leaves.