Lead Full Stack developer

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Location: Princeton ,NJ

It is a hybrid role in Princeton ,NJ

Job Description

"This position is responsible for leading the delivery of technical features for a unique cybersecurity SaaS solution tailored to small business customers. The role encompasses design, implementation (writing high-quality and secure code), and testing of application software. The Technical Lead Engineer drives troubleshooting, debugging, maintenance, and improvement of existing software while collaborating with cross-functional teams to scope and prioritize engineering requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role that includes mentoring a team of engineers and contributing to the strategic direction of application architecture and software design.
Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Programming
• Lead the development and delivery of high quality, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Develop front-end UI components using TypeScript and the React Framework.
• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js.
• Review and approve code contributions, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices.
• Guide the team in building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure software security requirements are implemented and met.
• Drive the adoption of engineering standards and best practices.

Software Design
• Define and drive the technical roadmap for front-end and API architecture.
• Design reusable and scalable React components and API endpoints.
• Lead design sessions with Engineers, Product Managers, and UX Designers to align on requirements and timelines.
• Drive technical design decisions and propose architectural changes, with a focus on performance, scalability, and customer experience.
• Anticipate and mitigate technical blockers and delays before escalation is required.

Mentorship & Maintenance
• Coach and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering growth and technical expertise.
• Ensure code quality through effective testing strategies, including unit and integration tests.
• Resolve complex bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Assume an on-call role to address critical customer issues and server alerts when needed.
• Advocate for continuous learning and improvement across the team.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on front-end and full-stack development.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and teams.
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks like React.
• Expertise in API design and microservices architecture using NestJS and Node.js.
• Strong experience with application, network, and cloud security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to architect and implement scalable SaaS solutions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts and decisions.
• Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving techniques.
• Strong knowledge of testing frameworks like Mocha or Jest, and the ability to ensure effective testing strategies.
• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and SaaS product architectures.
• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency is required; this role involves"

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 106230 to 145000

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In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.