Job Description:

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Developer looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and have a passion for building scalable, high-performance software solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Lead Full Stack Developer at Prometeus KC, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology stack and driving the development of our innovative products. You will lead a talented team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and be responsible for delivering high-quality, efficient, and reliable software solutions.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of Full Stack Developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications, ensuring they meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project requirements.
Architect, implement, and maintain the backend and frontend components of our applications.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in software development.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve our development process.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of our software.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on software architecture, coding standards, and best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills:

Full Stack Development:

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer is essential. Comfortable with both frontend and backend of web applications.
Programming Languages:

Strong proficiency in languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Python, Ruby, or Java. Clean, efficient, and maintainable code writing is key.
Frontend Technologies:

Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Understanding of frontend development best practices and UI/UX principles.
Backend Development:

Knowledgeable in server-side development, RESTful API design, server architecture, and databases. Skilled in technologies like Express (Node.js), Django (Python), Ruby on Rails, or Spring (Java).
Database Management:

Experience with relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases. Design and optimize database schemas, complex queries, and data modelling.
Cloud and Containers:

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Containerization technologies experience including Docker and Kubernetes.
Software Architecture:

Understanding of software architecture principles like microservices, serverless, and monolithic architectures. Design scalable and maintainable systems.
Problem Solving:

Excellent problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and debugging complex technical issues.
Leadership and Mentoring:

Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus. Team collaboration, task delegation, and guidance skills are valuable.
DevOps Practices:

Familiar with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins, Git, and container orchestration.
Cybersecurity:

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security measures implementation in web applications.
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):

Experience in implementing the design, development, and testing of high-quality software.
Agile and Scrum Methodologies:

Experience in project management approaches.
Technical Reports:

Ability to create reports for the software development cycle and weekly progress reports to top management.

Soft Skills:

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, documenting code, and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Proficiency in English is required.
Problem Solving:

The ability to approach complex technical challenges with creative and innovative solutions.
Teamwork:

A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing leadership and guidance when necessary.
Adaptability:

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools as the industry evolves.

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