Team Lead - MERN Stack (5-7 yrs)

Team - Lead MERN

Location : Ahmedabad

Experience : 5 to 7 years

At Brilworks, we are passionate about delivering innovative software solutions. We are looking for an experienced Lead MERN Stack Developer who not only has strong technical expertise but also excels in managing and mentoring a team of developers. If you are driven by challenges and enjoy fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment, we want to hear from you!

Team Leadership & Management :

- Lead and mentor a team of 5 to 7 developers, ensuring they meet project objectives and personal growth goals.

- Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.

- Facilitate effective communication within the team and with stakeholders, including clients.

- Oversee sprint planning, task delegation, and tracking progress in an Agile environment.

- Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning within the team.

Project Delivery :

- Translate client requirements and Jira tickets into actionable tasks and deliverables.

- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to provide updates, clarify requirements, and ensure alignment with goals.

- Ensure the team delivers high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

Technical Responsibilities :

- Architect and develop robust and scalable applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

- Ensure responsive and pixel-perfect UI implementation from Figma designs.

- Manage state effectively in React applications (e.g., Redux, React Query).

- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and optionally work with GraphQL APIs.

- Implement and enforce automated testing practices, including unit testing and end-to-end testing (e.g., Cypress).

- Establish CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment and testing processes.

- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.

Must-Have :

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in MERN stack development.

- Proficiency in React.js, including state management and component design.

- Strong knowledge of Node.js and Express.js for backend development.

- Experience with REST API development and integration.

- Ability to convert Figma designs into responsive React components.

- Expertise in writing unit tests to ensure code quality.

- Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies.

Good-to-Have :

- Experience with GraphQL and building GraphQL APIs.

- Knowledge of Next.js and Nest.js frameworks.

- Familiarity with AWS services like S3, Cognito, DynamoDB, etc.

- Experience with CI/CD pipeline setup and management.

- Knowledge of Storybook for UI development and testing.

- Proficiency in Cypress for end-to-end testing.

Soft Skills :

- Strong leadership and team management abilities.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.