Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Role Overview

We seek a passionate and experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned software engineer who excels in designing and building complex software applications across the entire stack, particularly in single-page applications (SPA) or back-office systems.

This role focuses on leading projects and technical initiatives rather than people management. We are looking for someone eager to learn, be proactive, and energetic and understand the importance of making an impact.

The Lead Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for both frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and high performance of web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical initiatives and projects, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Design and implement complex software applications, emphasizing robust and scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through code reviews and adherence to design patterns.
• Optimize the performance of web applications to ensure fast and efficient user experiences.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Address and refactor legacy code, bringing it up to modern standards and practices.
• Drive changes in coding practices and standards to improve code quality and team efficiency.
• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• 4-6 years of experience developing web applications in client-side frameworks such as React, Angular, VueJS, etc. 5+ years preferred.
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience working on mid/large-sized projects, particularly in single-page applications (SPA) or back-office systems.
• Experience in optimizing the performance of web applications.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Understanding of backend technologies, including Python or Node.js, Express, or similar frameworks. 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with database management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.

Working with Manatal

This role is based at our Bangkok office in the heart of the city center

As a team of diverse cultures and nationalities, English language proficiency is required

We enjoy collaborating in person and the team is working on-site

Why you'll enjoy working with Manatal

• Well-funded start-up backed by Surge & Sequoia
• Be part of one of the fastest-growing B2B SaaS start-ups in the region
• You will be collaborating with talented individuals in the industry
• Join a lively and highly international team
• Indulge in a challenging and innovative working culture

Our Tech Stack

Our engineering team leverages a variety of modern technologies. While working with Manatal, you can expect to be exposed to the following stack

• Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services; Kubernetes; GitOps (ArgoCD), Github Actions
• Backend: Language: Python; Web Frameworks: Python frameworks including Django, Fast API; Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, and Redis among others; Other: Celery, RabbitMQ among others.
• Frontend: Javascript & Vue.JS