Staff Engineer - React (Fullstack)

Company Description

At Marketplace, our mission is to help readers turn their aspirations into reality. We arm people with trusted advice and guidance, so they can make informed decisions they feel confident in and get back to doing the things they care about most. We are an experienced team of industry experts dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions and choose the right products with ease. Marketplace boasts decades of experience across dozens of geographies and teams, including Content, SEO, Business Intelligence, Finance, HR, Marketing, Production, Technology and Sales. The team brings rich industry knowledge to Marketplace’s global coverage of consumer credit, debt, health, home improvement, banking, investing, credit cards, small business, education, insurance, loans, real estate and travel

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Fullstack Staff Engineer (React) to join our dynamic team. This role demands extensive experience in both frontend and backend development, along with a strong grasp of cloud technologies and database management. You will work closely with the Engineering team, Product team, and other stakeholders to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. As a technical leader, you will ensure adherence to best practices, provide mentorship, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Engineering Group and Product team to understand requirements and design comprehensive solutions.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.

• Implement security and data protection measures.

• Build high-quality, reusable code for both frontend and backend applications.

• Document and communicate application design, topologies, and architecture clearly to peers and the business.

• Work closely with User Experience, Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to create outstanding web experiences.

• Partner with Engineering and other teams to develop new frameworks, feature sets, and functionalities.

• Lead and coach team members, promoting thought leadership and project excellence.

• Provide technical leadership, ensuring adherence to best software engineering practices, such as TDD, continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.

Must have experience requirements:

• Education and experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience in full-stack development.

• Technical Requirements:

  • Proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6 and beyond, asynchronous programming, closures, and prototypal inheritance.

  • Expertise in modern front-end frameworks/libraries (React, Vue.js).

  • Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and pre-processing platforms like SASS or LESS.

  • Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.

  • Knowledge of front-end build tools like Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn.

  • Proficiency in Node.js and frameworks like Express.js, Koa, or NestJS.

  • Experience with RESTful API design and development.

  • Experience with Serverless.(Lambda, CloudFunctions)

  • Experience with GraphQL.

  • Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).

  • Experience with caching & search frameworks. (Redis, ElasticSearch)

  • Proficiency in database schema design and optimization.

  • Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

  • Proficiency in testing frameworks and libraries (Jest, vitest, Cypress, Storybook).

  • Strong debugging skills using tools like Chrome DevTools, Node.js debugger.

  • Expertise in using Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

  • Understanding of web security best practices (OWASP).

  • Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).

  • System Security, Scalability, System Performance experience

• Leadership & Team:

  • Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers.

  • Proven track record of delivering complex projects successfully.

  • Ability to conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

  • Experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

  • Ability to manage project timelines and deliverables effectively.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Experience in working with cross-functional teams (designers, product managers, QA).

  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks.

Perks:

• Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)

• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being

• Monthly Office Commutation Reimbursement Program

• Paid paternity and maternity leaves

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.