Lead JavaScript (Node.js and/or React) Engineer

Company Description

FocusReactive is a team of Senior+ engineers providing expert advice on building scalable JavaScript (React/Node.js) applications. We build high-efficiency tech teams, design modern applications for web/mobile/desktop, and develop solutions for scale-up businesses in Europe and beyond.

Our engineers are high-class experts in JavaScript and Node.js, active Open Source contributors and trainers, able to lead client teams by example. We invest in people growth by actively integrating our team members into global Dev Community and organize world best tech conferences like React Amsterdam, JSNation and others.

Want to become a part of the global JavaScript OpenSource community, communicate with most recognizable software developers worldwide and daily challenge your skills? FocusReactive is the right place to be!

We operate both on-site at our clients, and remote. Currently expanding our distributed team in London and Moscow with the strongest talent.

Job Description

FocusReactive is a modern consultancy company with deep specialization in our core development stack. It is not a traditional outsourcing company, therefore we expect each engineer to integrate well into clients product delivery and design process, driving key decision-making.

You will regularly embed with client teams, either in person or remotely, to provide project leadership and technical expertise. When you’re not working on client projects, you’ll have a chance to contribute to our community-leading open source software and polish your presentation skills at our tech events.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in professional JavaScript development
• 2+ years of experience leading tech teams and mentoring multiple engineers
• 2+ years of experience working with complex React applications
• Experience in solving complex client-side performance problems
• Experience in building CI/CD pipelines
• Experience integrating with cloud services, RESTful APIs, GraphQL
• Proficiency in front-end markup and styling
• Proficiency in different software testing strategies
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Solid spoken and written English skills

Extra credit

• Ability to develop semi-complex Node.js applications (API servers, SSR, Tooling)
• Experience with React Native, or native mobile development
• Databases like MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Open source software contributor
• Public speaking/training experience
• Additional information

Benefits

• Solid learning experience through mentorship and contribution to highly challenging software projects
• Extended training possibilities via workshops, conferences, and online courses
• Time allocation for Open Source and DevRel work
• Deep integration with the international community
• Above the market compensation
• Work-from-home possibilities