# Technical Lead - MERN Stack

**Company:** [Advansys](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/gJuBiNFMLE7eoxCqoDL9m7.md)
**Location:** Nasr City, Egypt
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Department:** ADVANSYS

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## Description

We are looking for an experienced **Technical Lead – MERN Stack** to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across the MERN stack, proven technical leadership capabilities, and the ability to guide development teams while ensuring code quality, architectural excellence, and timely project delivery.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and support throughout the development lifecycle.
-   Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using the MERN stack.
-   Define technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
-   Lead the development of frontend applications using React.js and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
-   Design and manage database solutions using MongoDB, ensuring performance, scalability, and data integrity.
-   Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
-   Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality.
-   Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement effective solutions.
-   Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
-   Oversee development planning, task allocation, code integration, and delivery timelines.
-   Ensure application security, performance optimization, and system reliability.
-   Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support deployment activities.
-   Promote Agile development practices and continuous improvement within the team.

### Technical Requirements

-   Strong professional experience in full-stack development using the MERN stack.
-   Expert-level knowledge of **JavaScript and TypeScript**.
-   Strong hands-on experience with:

-   **MongoDB:** Database design, aggregation pipelines, indexing, and performance optimization.
-   **Express.js:** Backend development, middleware, routing, and API development.
-   **React.js:** Component-based architecture, hooks, state management, and frontend optimization.
-   **Node.js:** Server-side development, asynchronous programming, and backend architecture.

-   Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
-   Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and clean code principles.
-   Experience with state management tools such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand.
-   Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JWT and OAuth 2.0.
-   Experience with Git and version control systems.
-   Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
-   Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
-   Strong understanding of application security, scalability, and performance optimization.

### Technical Leadership Requirements

-   Proven experience leading and mentoring software development teams.
-   Ability to make architectural and technical decisions.
-   Experience conducting code reviews and establishing development standards.
-   Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
-   Ability to manage technical priorities and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
-   Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.