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Principal Engineer - React Js & Node Js

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Full-time On-site

About the role

Principal Engineer – React & Node specialist leading full‑stack development for a global food‑and‑beverage brand. Drives technical excellence by designing, building, and maintaining high‑performance web applications using React.js, Next.js, and Node.js. Mentors a team of engineers, fostering a culture of quality, continuous learning, and Agile best practices. Leads architectural decisions, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions across front‑end and back‑end layers. Collaborates closely with product, design, and operations to translate business goals into robust technical roadmaps. Brings deep expertise in debugging, performance optimization, and cloud deployments, particularly on Google Cloud Platform. Passionate about automation, code quality, and staying ahead of emerging technologies. Excels in fast‑paced, dynamic environments, driving innovation and change through collaboration and mentorship.

What you’ll do

  • Architect and develop scalable web applications with React.js and Next.js.
  • Mentor engineering teams on best practices and coding standards.
  • Drive quality culture and advocate Extreme Programming practices.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Agile processes.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues in front‑end and back‑end systems.

What you’ll bring

  • Hands‑on full‑stack engineering with JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills for engineering teams.
  • Experience in technical decision‑making and design patterns.

Nice to have

  • Experience in QSR, Retail, or E‑commerce sectors.
  • Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud deployments.

Skills

JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js.Debugging and troubleshooting across front‑end and back‑end.Agile development, code reviews, and continuous integration.Performance optimization, security best practices, and automation testing.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.