Lead MERN stack

Job Title: Lead MERN Stack Developer
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Job Type: Full Time
Department: MERN

About Simform:
Simform is a fast-growing digital product engineering company, empowering businesses to build world-class software solutions that drive innovation and scalability. With a primary market focus in the US, we specialize in Product Engineering, Cloud Services, Data Engineering, AI/ML, and Digital Experience Development. As an Azure partner with 3 Solution Partner designations and an AWS Premier Partner, we collaborate with organizations to accelerate their digital transformation. Join our dynamic work culture that fosters growth, learning, and excellence.

Role Overview:
Our MERN stack team is passionate about technology, and we love building scalable web solutions keeping performance in mind. We're looking for a Lead MERN developer who has experience developing a variety of Web Apps using the MERN stack. Should be able to comfortably move between the client and server-side code written with JavaScript/TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality React.js components and Node.js backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver features on time.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Architect scalable and reliable software solutions that meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in React + Node.js development.

Person Specification and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on React.js and Node.js development.
• In-depth knowledge of React.js, including state management, hooks, and component lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Node.js and Express.js for building backend APIs and services.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., TypeScript, Redux, GraphQL).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and data modeling principles.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

Plus points if you are familiar with the following:
• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) and best practices.
• Experience with GraphQL API development and consumption.
• Familiarity with design patterns and architectural principles.

Why Join Us:
• Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture.
• Flexible work timing, leaves for life events, work-from-home options.
• Free health insurance.
• Office facility with a fully-equipped game zone, in-office kitchen with affordable lunch service, and free snacks.
• Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service.