Fullstack (mean stack Developer

A Senior Full Stack Developer (MEAN Stack) who has 8-10+ years of real organization experience building web applications in companies (NOT freelance or bootcamp). They must be strong in both front-end (Angular 17 or later) and back-end (Node.js, MongoDB) and able to lead projects, know architecture and design, work with teams, and be comfortable in a hybrid work model in Los Alamitos, CA.

Work Experience

10-15 years or relevant experience Req Skills and Requirements

Architecture and system design:

- Experience and knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and system design.

- Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., MVC, Singleton, Factory) and their application in software development.

- Ability to implement best practices in code design to ensure maintainability and scalability.

Project leadership and domain knowledge:

- Experience in owning application development responsibility.

- Experience in understanding the business and strategic vision.

- Experience in understanding the business language.

- Experience in the areas of publications, conference event management, non-profit governance, volunteer management, digital library, marketing & sales technology, and association membership.

Content Management Systems:

- Expertise in WordPress CMS (or Drupal) and custom PHP development.

- Experience building high-traffic eCommerce websites for enterprises using WordPress/Drupal, focusing on high availability, response time, and performance.

- Proficiency in implementing WordPress as a headless backend system with WP REST API.

- Knowledge of implementing and integrating with eCommerce packages/software such as WooCommerce and WooCommerce API.

- Experience with security issues with WordPress/Drupal and how to address them is required.

- Knowledge of integrating WordPress website with other internal or external services and applications is required.

- Experience digital media and publications is preferred

- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

- Proficient in setting up development and testing CMS environments (from scratch) and tools.

JavaScript, Typescript, and Front-End Development:

- Command of the latest JavaScript frameworks: MEAN & MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, Next.js/AngularJS/React, Node.js).

- Expertise in Typescript, HTML, CSS, Tailwind, JSON, JavaScript, and AJAX.

- Understanding of WebSocket's, XMLHttpRequest, client-side caching, local storage, JavaScript modules, JavaScript scope and function execution, and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).

Web Services and APIs:

- Proficient in implementing and consuming web services such as REST API.

- Experience integrating WordPress and Drupal websites with other internal or external services and applications.

Databases:

- Proficient in modern databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, MySQL, etc.

- Experience in data modeling and data analysis.

Authentication and Security:

- Knowledge of LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO) setups.

- Experience setting up user authentication using standard authentication services.

- Understanding of security issues with WordPress and methods to address them.

Cloud and System Administration:

- Proficient in AWS instrafrtcuture adminstration and setup.

- Proficient in Linux OS system administration.

- Implementation experience on AWS platforms or other hosting sites (e.g., WP Engine).

- Experience with implementing applications on AWS platform or other hosting site for example: Wp-engine

- Experience with application servers (any modern servers), reverse proxy servers, and web servers is required.

CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment):

- Proficient understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools.

- Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS codepipeline, or CircleCI.

- Knowledge of automating build, test, and deployment processes.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

- Proficient understanding of code versioning/integration/deployment tools. For example:- Subversion and Hudson

Development Tools and Practices:

- Proficiency with Git and GitHub.

- Experience with application servers, reverse proxy servers, and web servers.

- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design concepts, performance tuning, and current technology trends.

- Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.

Project Management and Collaboration:

- Hands-on experience with project management tools like JIRA.

- Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

- Experience in project estimation and planning.

- Ability to work as part of a team and interact with all levels of management.

- Strong business acumen to understand business strategies, customer objectives, processes, and products.

User Experience and Design:

- Strong knowledge of UX and responsive design principles.

- Strong knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles and how to adhere to them in applications.

- Strong knowledge of ADA compliance

- Strong knowledge of PCI compliance

Communication and Analytical Skills:

- Fluent in English with a strong command of grammar and syntax.

- Excellent presentation and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and concepts to volunteers, users, stakeholders, and technical personnel.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Ability to mentor junior developers and foster skill development within the team.

- Have strong business acumen to understand the business strategy, customers' objectives, processes, and products in order to make educated recommendations.

- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with all levels of management.

Application Security:

- Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices.

- Experience identifying and mitigating common security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and others as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten.

- Proficient in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and other standard protocols.

- Knowledge of secure coding practices to ensure data protection and privacy.

- Experience with security tools and practices such as static code analysis, penetration testing, and security audits.

- Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations to ensure compliance.

- A solid understanding of how web applications work including security principles and session management