Summary
We’re seeking a Lead Engineer to architect and build a custom web application using React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL, hosted on Microsoft Azure. This role requires deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud-native architecture, and leadership to drive technical excellence across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect Scalable Solutions: Design and implement a secure, high-performance web application using React (frontend), Node.js (backend), and PostgreSQL, ensuring alignment with Azure best practices.
- Azure Ecosystem Mastery: Lead the deployment, optimization, and management of cloud infrastructure on Azure, including App Services, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Azure Container Instances, and Azure Active Directory integration.
- Full-Stack Development: Oversee end-to-end development, from UI/UX implementation to backend API design, ensuring seamless integration between components.
- DevOps & CI/CD: Establish robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, automate deployments, and enforce infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices via Terraform or ARM templates.
- Performance & Security: Implement monitoring (Azure Monitor, Application Insights), enforce security protocols (RBAC, encryption), and optimize costs.
- Team Leadership: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and foster agile practices to maintain code quality and project velocity.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Qualifications
- Technical Expertise:
- 7+ years in full-stack development with React, Node.js, and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred).
- 3+ years designing and deploying cloud-native applications on Azure (App Services, Functions, Azure SQL/Postgres, Storage Accounts).
- Proficiency in RESTful APIs, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of IaC, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps tools.
Leadership Skills:
Proven experience leading engineering teams through full project lifecycles.
Ability to balance hands-on coding with architectural decision-making.
Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Solutions Architect) are a plus. Preferred Skills
- Experience with Azure Static Web Apps, Azure API Management, and Azure Logic Apps.
- Familiarity with frontend state management (Redux, Context API) and testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).
- Knowledge of TypeScript, Vite, and serverless architectures.
Why This Role?
You’ll shape an app modernization project from inception, leveraging Azure’s full potential while mentoring a growing team. We prioritize innovation, scalability, and cutting-edge cloud practices.
EEO Statement
MAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, protected Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
