Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer (Ukraine)

We seek a skilled Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in Full-Stack Development (TypeScript/React + Node.js) and solid English communication skills to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of technical features for a unique cybersecurity SaaS solution tailored to small business customers.

• Design, implement (write high-quality and secure code), and test application software.

• Drive troubleshooting, debugging, maintenance, and improvement of existing software.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and prioritize engineering requirements for features.

• Mentor and lead a team of engineers, fostering an exceptional engineering culture, practices, and processes.

• Contribute to the strategic direction of application architecture and software design.

Technical Leadership and Programming:

• Lead the development and delivery of clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

• Develop front-end UI components using TypeScript and the React Framework.

• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript and Node.js.

• Review and approve code contributions, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.

• Guide the team in building reusable code and libraries for future use.

• Ensure software security requirements are implemented and met.

• Drive the adoption of engineering standards and best practices.

Software Design and Architecture:

• Define and drive the technical roadmap for front-end and API architecture.

• Design reusable and scalable React components and API endpoints.

• Lead design sessions with engineers, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align on requirements and timelines.

• Make architectural decisions with a focus on performance, scalability, and customer experience.

• Anticipate and mitigate technical blockers and delays before escalation is required.

Mentorship and Maintenance:

• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering growth and technical expertise.

• Ensure code quality through effective testing strategies, including unit and integration tests.

• Resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.

• Assume an on-call role to address critical customer issues and server alerts when needed.

• Advocate for continuous learning and improvement across the team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on front-end and full-stack development.

• Proven experience leading technical projects and teams.

• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks like React.

• Strong experience with application, network, and cloud security principles.

• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable SaaS solutions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts and decisions.

• Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques.

• Expertise in API design and microservices architecture, with a preference for Node.js.

• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks like Mocha or Jest and the ability to ensure effective testing strategies.

• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS product architectures.

• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills rooted in computer science fundamentals.

Join us to drive innovation in cybersecurity SaaS solutions and lead a talented engineering team to new heights!