Senior / Staff Software Engineer

Job Description

• Lead the evolution of the platform's architecture, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

• Maintain and modernize the React-based frontend and Node.js/PHP backend.

• Own the design system and component library for reusability and accessibility.

• Enhance REST APIs focusing on security, flexibility, and performance.

• Optimize workflows, automation, and tooling for better developer experience (DX).

• Implement performance improvements such as lazy loading, caching, and server-side rendering (SSR).

• Improve database query performance and reduce backend bottlenecks.

• Oversee build pipeline improvements including CI/CD integrations.

• Manage cloud hosting environments such as AWS or DigitalOcean.

• Drive unit, integration, and functional testing adoption (Jest, Mocha, etc.).

• Optimize SEO strategies and implement A/B testing strategies.

• Act as the last stop on code reviews, ensuring high code quality and best practices.

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers.

• Be a hands-on contributor, doing heavy-duty coding as needed.

Job Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on performance and scalability.

• Expertise in React.js, Webpack, and Node.js.

• Strong experience with modern PHP (or willingness to maintain/refactor legacy PHP code).

• Deep knowledge of performance optimization techniques and web performance audits.

• Experience building payment processing systems (not just integrating Stripe or similar services).

• Experience working in eCommerce platforms and handling complex payment workflows.

• Proficiency with build tools, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and caching systems (Redis, Memcached).

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design with secure, fine-grained access controls.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker), process management (PM2), and cloud environments.

• Passion for creating exceptional user experiences with attention to detail.

• Ability to lead code reviews, define coding standards, and support team growth.

• Experience with infrastructure cost management and scaling in cloud-hosted environments, is a plus.

Originally posted on Himalayas (https://himalayas.app)