We are looking for Principal Engineers (8+ years) with strong hands-on experience in MERN Full Stack role to lead the technical strategy and execution for our ecommerce and marketplace platforms.
In this role, you will act as a key technical leader, driving architectural decisions, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring the scalability, performance, and security of our systems.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in ecommerce, marketplace ecosystems, and enterprise-grade software development, with a focus on innovation and delivering impactful solutions.
MANDATORY SKILLSET : MERN Full Stack (MongoDB, React JS & NodeJS - Must have) Key Responsibilities :
- Technical Leadership : Define and oversee the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for ecommerce and marketplace platforms.
- Architecture Design : Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure solutions tailored for high-growth ecommerce and marketplace environments.
- System Scalability : Drive the design of systems that can handle high traffic, large data volumes, and increasing complexity as the business scales.
- Innovation : Research and implement emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in ecommerce and marketplace development.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with product management, operations, and other stakeholders to align technical priorities with business goals.
- Integration Leadership : Architect seamless integrations with third-party services such as payment gateways, logistics platforms, ERP, CRM, and analytics tools.
- Mentorship : Guide senior and mid-level engineers by sharing best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Operational Excellence : Ensure system reliability, availability, and performance through robust DevOps practices and monitoring solutions.
- Compliance & Security : Define and enforce security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PDPL, PCI-DSS).
- Thought Leadership : Represent the organization in technical discussions, external forums, and conferences, establishing yourself as a subject matter expert.
- Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience : 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or architect role.
- Ecommerce Expertise : Proven track record of designing and scaling ecommerce and marketplace platforms, including multi-vendor capabilities, dynamic pricing models, and global expansion.
- Technical Mastery : Expertise in MERN stack.
- Mandatory)
- Deep understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
- Hands-on experience with headless commerce and composable architecture principles.
- Cloud & Infrastructure : Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or GCP for deploying scalable and fault-tolerant systems.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
- Data Management : Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design, optimization, and scaling.
- Experience working with large-scale datasets, data lakes, and analytics pipelines.
Performance Optimization : Proven ability to enhance system performance, reduce latency, and optimize Core Web Vitals, API latency, and Profiling for ecommerce.
Security & Compliance : Deep knowledge of implementing security protocols, fraud detection, and compliance with industry standards.DevOps : Experience with CI / CD pipelines, monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog), and disaster recovery planning.Preferred Skills
Experience with marketplace-specific features like vendor onboarding, commission management, and dispute resolution systems.Familiarity with advanced personalization engines, recommendation systems, and AI-driven solutions for ecommerce.Soft Skills :
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance technical and business needs.Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A leadership mindset with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and team development.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.Powered by JazzHR