Staff Software Engineer, Tools (MERN Stack), Dublin
Client:
MongoDB
Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
ac22a3750aa8
Job Description:
MongoDB’s mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale, and run modern applications by helping them modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our industry-leading developer data platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available in more than 115 regions across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Atlas allows customers to build anywhere—on the edge, on premises, or across cloud providers.
We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Dublin for our hybrid working model.
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack web development, specializing in NodeJS, React, TypeScript, and frameworks such as Express. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust, scalable, and secure web applications, leveraging your deep expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies. You will help lead the architecture and implementation of new features, optimize performance, and ensure code quality through thorough testing and best practices in software development. Your role involves actively and consistently engaging in hands-on coding to drive projects to completion. You will mentor other software engineers, foster a collaborative team environment, and contribute to the overall technical direction of the projects. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver high-quality software on time, lead major initiatives, and continuously improve the development processes and technical standards within the team.
Candidate Profile
The qualified candidate for this role should possess the following qualifications:
* Excellent English communication skills (verbal, and written)
* Minimum 9 years of experience architecting and developing full-stack web applications, with a minimum of 2 years as a staff software engineer on a software development team
* Demonstrable mastery of NodeJS and TypeScript, with in-depth knowledge of React, and libraries/frameworks such as Express or NextJS
* Strong understanding of RESTful API development using NodeJS and related technologies and libraries
* In-depth understanding of software development concepts such as scalability, observability, software design patterns, performance optimization, and web application security principles and practices
* Demonstrated ability to actively engage in coding and software development tasks, leading by example and staying current with the latest development practices
* Deep knowledge and hands-on expertise with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, and others
* Proficiency in unit testing, and good working knowledge of integration testing, and end-to-end testing using frameworks like Jest, Mocha, Playwright, or similar
* Working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
* Proven track record of leading and mentoring other team members, leading technical discussions for resolving conflicts, and obtaining alignment on technical decisions
Nice to haves
* Hands-on experience with leveraging GenAI for developer productivity
* Hands-on experience with implementing GenAI features in web apps
* Experience with developer productivity concepts and frameworks such as DORA, SPACE, and DevEx
Success Measures
First 3 Months:
* Fully understand the team’s tech stack, tools, and processes
* Establish strong working relationships with team members and key stakeholders
* Participate actively in code reviews and contribute to the team’s coding standards
* Identify and document any immediate areas for process improvements
First 6 Months:
* Lead the development of a mid-sized project from planning to deployment
* Mentor junior engineers and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team
* Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions
First 9 Months:
* Lead multiple projects or significant features, ensuring high-quality delivery
* Implement at least one major process improvement that enhances team productivity
* Facilitate cross-functional team collaborations to ensure alignment and synergy
First 12 Months:
* Drive strategic initiatives that align with the team’s long-term goals
* Innovate and implement solutions that significantly improve product performance or scalability
* Be recognized as one of the go-to technical experts and trusted advisors within the organization
#J-18808-Ljbffr