Lead Full Stack Developer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable and innovative software solutions leveraging emerging technologies. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate across functions to achieve organizational objectives. Your expertise will directly contribute to driving digital transformation, enhancing system efficiencies, and enabling business growth within the organization.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Programming Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, JavaScript (ES6), React.js
• Cloud Platforms & Services: AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, CloudWatch)
• Development & Version Control: Git, Serverless Framework
• Testing Frameworks: Jasmine, Jest

Preferred:

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of additional cloud services or tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with blockchain, IoT, AI frameworks or platforms

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of complex software projects using emerging and current technologies
• Architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable full-stack solutions with a focus on Node.js, AWS, and React.js
• Provide technical leadership, guiding development best practices, code reviews, and ensuring quality standards
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills and project contribution
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend innovative technology solutions to optimize business processes and system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—product, design, quality assurance—to ensure alignment with organizational goals and technical standards
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technological innovations, and best practices to continuously improve development processes and deliverables
• Drive initiatives for process automation, DevOps integration, and infrastructure scalability

Performance Outcomes:

• Timely delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions
• Improved team productivity and technical competency
• Adoption of innovative technologies resulting in tangible business benefits
• Strong alignment of technical solutions with strategic business objectives

Technical Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks:

• Required: Node.js (Express.js), JavaScript (ES6+), React.js
• Preferred: TypeScript, other front-end frameworks

Databases & Data Management:

• Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) is a plus

Cloud Technologies:

• AWS services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, ECS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, IAM, CloudFormation
• Understanding of serverless architecture and deployment

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Express.js, Serverless Framework, testing frameworks (Jasmine, Jest)

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, Agile/Scrum methodologies

Security Protocols:

• Knowledge of secure coding practices and AWS security features

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years in software development roles with a focus on full-stack architectures
• Proven experience leading technology projects, delivering scalable solutions using cloud and emerging technologies
• Demonstrable track record of mentoring and guiding technical teams
• Hands-on experience with API development, microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud deployments
• Prior experience with cross-functional collaboration in agile environments
• Exposure to emerging tech domains like blockchain, IoT, or AI is desirable

Alternative pathways:
Qualified candidates with extensive hands-on full-stack development experience and leadership in technology-driven projects will be considered, even if their background varies slightly.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Oversee the end-to-end development and deployment of full-stack applications utilizing Node.js, AWS, and React.js
• Provide technical mentorship, conduct code reviews, and support team members’ skill development
• Collaborate with product managers, analysts, and other stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance team capabilities and project outcomes
• Maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices
• Regularly participate in agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and sprint reviews
• Assess project risks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement robust solutions across the technology stack

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Relevant certifications in cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect), full-stack development, or emerging technologies preferred
• Continuous professional development through workshops, online courses, or industry seminars

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and guide teams
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Innovative mindset committed to learning and applying new technologies
• Effective stakeholder management and collaborative working style

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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