Software Development Engineer II - Full Stack

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and scale full-stack applications using Next.js, React.js, Node.js, and MySQL.
Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Optimize client and server-side performance (TTFB, CLS, lazy loading, bundle splitting, caching strategies, DB query optimization).
Take ownership of system design for new features, including design documentation, factoring in scalability, reliability, and code quality.
Contribute to building REST APIs and integrating backend services with modular frontend components.
Write unit and integration tests using Jest and React Testing Library and maintain code quality via PR reviews and CI checks.
Use Docker for local development and production builds; deploy via Jenkins CI/CD to AWS-backed infrastructure.
Collaborate in a microservices environment, ensuring smooth service communication and graceful error handling.
Keep an eye on web vitals and identify opportunities to enhance the overall performance and developer experience.
Requirements:
2-4 years of hands-on experience in full-stack web development.
Familiarity with modern AI-powered developer tools (e. g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, AI code search, code review tools) and ability to use them effectively as productivity multipliers.
Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and Next.js (SSR, routing, data fetching).
Experience building and maintaining Node.js -based services and integrating with MySQL.
Practical knowledge of web performance optimization techniques, both front-end (LCP, lazy load, and image optimization) and back-end (query optimization, caching, and compression).
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, and AWS services (like EC2 RDS, S3).
Exposure to component libraries/design systems; awareness of accessibility and responsive design principles.
Strong grasp of RESTful API design and best practices.

Experience
2-5 yrs