MERN Stack Technical Architect

Job Description

The MERN Stack Architect is a seasoned full-stack expert responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing scalable, high-performance applications using modern JavaScript technologies. This role spans front-end, back-end, and infrastructure architecture, focusing on seamless integration, maintainability, and performance across all layers. The architect will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Architectural Design Design end-to-end software architecture across the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Define architectural standards and best practices. Technical Leadership Lead development teams and guide implementation with a hands-on approach. Conduct design reviews and ensure adherence to architecture principles. Scalable System Design Design distributed, secure, and high-availability systems to meet business needs. DevOps & CI/CD Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks in alignment with DevOps practices. Collaborate with DevOps engineers on containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Database Management Design schemas and optimize queries for both relational (MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. Cloud Integration Architect solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP services for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Code Quality & Governance Enforce best coding practices and standards through code reviews, documentation, and mentoring. Stakeholder Collaboration Work with product managers, UX teams, and QA engineers to deliver cohesive, business-aligned solutions. Required Qualifications & Skills 12+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in an architectural role. Strong expertise in: JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, React.js Express.js, RESTful APIs Docker and containerized deployment Experience designing and building: Scalable, distributed, and high-performance web systems Microservices and serverless architectures Solid experience with both relational and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL). Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and DevOps processes. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Ability to analyze trade-offs in architectural decisions and document them clearly. Soft Skills Excellent communication and documentation skills Strong leadership and mentorship abilities Problem-solving and critical thinking Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams Adaptability to fast-changing technology environments Preferred Qualifications Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, and testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress) Familiarity with container orchestration tools (Kubernetes) Certification in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or architectural frameworks Key Relationships I nternal: Product Owners, UI/UX Designers, DevOps, QA, Backend and Frontend Developers External: Clients, Cloud Service Providers, Integration Vendors Role Dimensions Strategic ownership of full-stack architecture Hands-on influence over multiple product lines or platforms Mentorship and technical leadership across engineering teams Success Measures (KPIs) Application uptime and performance metrics On-time delivery of architecture milestones and feature releases Codebase maintainability and test coverage Developer productivity and adoption of architectural patterns Reduction in technical debt and system complexity Competency Framework Alignment Technical Mastery: Expertise in modern full-stack architecture and infrastructure Leadership: Ability to lead and mentor teams through complex projects Execution: Deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure applications Innovation: Drive continuous improvement and adoption of emerging technologies Business Alignment: Understand and translate business requirements into technical architecture