Full Stack Lead Developer - Next JS & Kotlin

Job description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Fullstack Developer proficient in Next.js and Kotlin to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing scalable web applications and microservices, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components. Additionally, familiarity with, accessibility standards, CI/CD pipelines, Sitecore CMS and unit testing will be an added advantage to help the team build and maintain diverse application stacks. 

Key Responsibilities

•    Develop and maintain user-friendly web interfaces using React and Next.
•    Implement reusable components and ensure performance optimization of front-end applications.
•    Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX wireframes into interactive and responsive web interfaces.
•    Manage state using tools like Redux or Context API.
•    Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG standards).
•    Use tools like axe, Lighthouse, or Deque to identify and resolve accessibility and performance issues.
•    Write and maintain unit tests for front-end components using Jest, React Testing Library, or similar frameworks.
•    Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs using Kotlin.
•    Build and optimize microservices for scalability and reliability.
•    Implement RESTful or GraphQL APIs to connect with front-end applications.
•    Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
•    Use Kotlin Coroutines for efficient asynchronous programming.
•    Write unit and integration tests using tools like Junit, TestNG and Mockito to ensure code quality.
•    Develop, customize, and maintain web applications using Sitecore CMS.
•    Design and implement Sitecore components, templates, and pipelines.
•    Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues related to Sitecore implementations.
•    Develop, test, and maintain iOS applications using Swift.
•    Debug and optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
•    Perform code reviews and address issues identified by static code analysis tools like SonarQube.
•    Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Spring Boot and related technologies.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers.
•    Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables.
•    Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code adhering to best practices.
•    Supervise and improve application performance.
•    Contribute to the architecture and technical direction of the project.
•    Ensure applications meet accessibility and usability standards.

Required Skills:

Must-Have:
•    Proficiency in React/Next.js and its ecosystem (e.g., React Router, Redux, Context API).
•    Strong experience with Kotlin for back-end microservice development.
•    Hands-on experience in building RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
•    Knowledge of MVVM, MVC, or other architectural patterns.
•    Proven understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
•    Knowledge of asynchronous programming and state management in front-end applications.
•    Familiarity with relational and NoSQL