Full Stack Developer

Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an experienced, motivated and versatile Software Engineer who can own the entire software lifecycle — from coding and cloud infrastructure to automation and delivery, to join our team developing a product used by multiple agencies. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining both backend services and frontend interfaces, and managing our AWS-based Infrastructure, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This is a hands-on role covering full-stack development, DevOps automation, and cloud infrastructure management (AWS). You will report to the Tech Lead and also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance. Responsibilities Full Stack Development Design, develop, and maintain applications: Implement frontend applications using React and React Native. Implement and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript (NestJS experience is a plus). Build and maintain RESTful APIs, integrating with AWS services , Redis , and databases such as MySQL and DynamoDB . Perform code reviews : Ensure code quality and share knowledge with team members to improve overall team performance. Debug and troubleshoot issues: Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues. Implement automated testing and continuous integration: Ensure the reliability and stability of the software through automated tests and CI/CD pipelines. Documentation: Create and document technical designs that are aligned with architectural guidelines. Stay updated with the latest industry trends: Continuously learn and apply new technologies and best practices to improve our products. DevOps & Software Delivery Design, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to ensure smooth, reliable releases. Implement automated build, test, and deployment processes for multiple environments. Manage and monitor application releases , including rollbacks, backups, and troubleshooting. Drive best practices for code quality, configuration management, and deployment strategies. Cloud Infrastructure & Operations Provision, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS) to support applications and services. Use Terraform for infrastructure as code and automate cloud resource management. Maintain cloud networking, security groups, load balancers, and other key infrastructure components. Support Site Reliability Engineering ( SRE) related operations including observability, monitoring, and disaster recovery readiness. Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and cost-optimized. Collaboration & Leadership Participate in system architecture discussions and technical solutioning. Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and best practice sharing. Collaborate with product managers, QA, and security teams to deliver high-quality, reliable releases. Required Skills and Experience Professional Experience: At least 5 or more years of relevant experience in Software Engineering roles At least 2 or more years of relevant DevOps, or cloud infrastructure roles. Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and React (and/or React Native). Experience building RESTful APIs. Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3, API Gateway, CloudFront). Familiarity with MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, and AWS SQS or SNS. Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and best practices. Experience in the following will be advantageous CI tools such as GitLab products or similar tools. Familiarity with Infrastructure provisioning / configuration tools such as Terraform and containerization technologies such as Docker. Working knowledge of web hosting configuration components (including firewalls, load balancers, web servers, app servers etc.) Understanding of networking, load balancers, and firewalls in cloud contexts. Experience writing automated tests and integrating testing into delivery pipelines. Additional (bonus) Experience with NestJS or other Node.js frameworks. Knowledge of microservices and distributed system design. Familiarity with disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Prior experience in government or enterprise-scale projects. Originally posted on Himalayas