Velsera is looking for a Technical Lead, Engineering (JavaScript and MERN) for a 4-12 month contract. You will be responsible for designing and developing high-performance, scalable web applications using React, NestJS, and Node.js while leading distributed teams and ensuring code quality and security in an Agile/SAFe environment. Our mission is to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable, and secure web applications using React 18+ for front-end and NestJS 8+ and Node.js 18+ for back-end.
- Architect, build, and maintain reusable components and front-end libraries for complex applications.
- Implement and manage APIs using RESTful services.
- Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
- Ensure best practices in code quality, security, and maintainability through code reviews and testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in both front-end and back-end layers.
- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure backend applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to industry best practices.
- Create comprehensive unit and integration tests and participate in CI/CD pipelines.
- Troubleshoot, profile, and optimize existing code for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Follow secure coding practices and comply with security policies and standards.
- Maintain accurate system and process documentation for production-critical services.
- Take end-to-end ownership of assigned features or modules from design through deployment.
- Build features with a deep understanding of user needs and business impact.
- Participate in production support activities, including bug fixes and incident resolution.
- Actively participate in Agile/SAFe Planning sessions, contributing to estimation and defining objectives.
- Work in short iterations/sprints, delivering committed stories, and attending regular ceremonies.
- Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and fellow developers.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Master’s degree in Computer Science.
- Experience in leading distributed or remote development teams.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices & tools for continuous integration and delivery.
- Experience with Agile/SAFe development methodologies and associated tools for tracking.
- Strong Javascript & MERN stack knowledge for development.
- Experience in AWS Cloud services [Lambda, S3, ECS, CloudWatch, SQS].
- Experience with Microservices Architecture – designing & maintaining scalable applications.
- Experience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
Technical Stack
- Frontend: React 18+, JavaScript
- Backend: NestJS 8+, Node.js 18+, MERN Stack
- Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS Lambda, AWS S3, AWS ECS, AWS CloudWatch, AWS SQS
- Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Tools: JUnit, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Confluence
Team & Environment
You will collaborate within cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Model to support work-life balance.
- Engaging & Fun Work Culture with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to global locations.
Velsera is an equal opportunity employer.