Lead Fullstack Developer

Platform Science is looking for a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in cloud native full stack development (React, Node, NoSql, AWS/Azure) to join our dynamic team. You will be part of the team in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software for high-velocity fleet management solutions. You will collaborate with full-stack teams to gather requirements, deliver technical solutions, work with an innovative mindset and ensure the successful delivery of projects. This role requires deep technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
Responsibilities:
Architect and implement scalable, secure, and performant solutions using modern web and backend technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate third-party services, APIs, and data sources, ensuring seamless interoperability.
Implement robust authentication and authorisation mechanisms for secure access.
Develop responsive designs and guarantee cross-device and browser compatibility.
Design and implement microfrontend architectures for modular applications.
Produce clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, conducting thorough code reviews.
Troubleshoot and debug issues for optimal application performance.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in web and backend development.
Mentor and coach team members on technical design, coding standards, and professional development.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
8+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in senior technical or leadership roles.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Expertise in event-driven integration patterns (event-driven microservices communication, pub/sub messaging).
Strong expertise in full-stack development with JS, Node.js, and API development. Net.
Proficiency with frontend technologies, including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Webpack, Redux (or equivalent state management libraries), and UI frameworks (Material UI, Bootstrap).
Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as ElasticSearch, MongoDB, or Firestore.
Proven ability to architect and design scalable, distributed, cloud-native systems (AWS/Azure or GCP).
Strong grasp of software engineering principles, design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring engineers, driving technical excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Experience
8-12 yrs