Lead Fullstack Software Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Lead Fullstack Software Engineer for a remote W-2 contract opportunity.

LOCATION:

Hybrid in Newark, California is preferred.

Remote working on Pacific Time is acceptable.

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Developer with over 12 years of expertise in the MERN stack to join our supply chain management team and drive the development of high-impact applications for the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in React and NestJS, exceptional coding practices, proven leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of system design to ensure robust, scalable solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of developers in building and maintaining automotive-related web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node/Nest).

Define and oversee technical strategy and architecture for scalable and robust web solutions in the automotive domain.

Ensure the implementation of best practices and standards in coding and software development.

Develop solutions using event-driven architecture (Mongo Change Streams, Kafka, Schema Registry, and connectors).

Architect and develop complex features and enhancements for our automotive platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions.

Maintain and improve existing systems, addressing performance, reliability, and security issues.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects.

Continuously optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.

Act as a technical liaison with automotive clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.

Translate complex business needs into technical specifications and actionable tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:

US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Lead Developer, with extensive expertise in the MERN stack.

Experience in React + Nest +Mongo stack is MUST.

Proven track record of leading development teams and managing large-scale projects.

Strong experience with MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.

Strong experience with Kafka and implementing event-driven and serverless architecture.

Background in developing and deploying web applications within the automotive industry or related sectors.

Familiarity with supply chain management.

Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and Agile methodologies.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Java or Java-based frameworks (Spring Boot, Microservices, etc.).

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Knowledge of automotive software development frameworks and protocols.

Relevant certifications or advanced degrees in computer science or related fields.