Job Description – Sr. Full Stack Engineer (TypeScript + AWS)
Purpose of Position
Our growing team is searching for a talented next-generation Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer who excels at leveraging AI tools to build high-quality software faster and more efficiently. You will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation platform while mastering AI-powered development workflows
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented engineer with a proven track record in both traditional software engineering and AI-enhanced development practices. You will work within one of our cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower our engineering organization to achieve unparalleled performance and agility through intelligent automation.
Our current stack include:
Technology we use
Current Stack
- Application Stack: Typescript, MySQL/Postgres, NestJs, TypeORM, Sequelize, React, React-Native etc.
- Cloud Technologies: AWS cloud with containerised and serverless services like Lambda, Aurora Serverless, ECS, SQS, SNS etc.
- Orchestration Tooling: Infrastructure using CloudFormation, application orchestration through CDK, and process automation through Terraform.
- Developer Tooling: Local-stack and local containerised environments. TDD and BDD methodologies with full Scrum ceremonies.
- Observability: Datadog integrated into our workflow, plus AWS logging tools for comprehensive insights.
AI Development Ecosystem
- AI-Powered IDEs: GitHub Copilot integration in VS Code, Cursor IDE with OpenAI and Claude Sonnet
- AI Agents: Custom automation agents for repetitive development tasks, boilerplate generation, and testing workflows
- Code Enhancement: AI-assisted code review, optimization, and refactoring tools
- Testing Automation: AI-enhanced test generation and coverage analysis
- Documentation: AI-powered technical documentation generation and maintenance
- Master AI development tools to accelerate delivery velocity while maintaining exceptional code quality standards
- Design and implement AI agent workflows for automating repetitive tasks like boilerplate generation, testing, and deployment automation
- Leverage LLMs effectively (OpenAI, Claude Sonnet) for code generation, review, and optimization within development workflows
- Validate and optimize AI-generated code ensuring it meets security, performance, and maintainability standards
- Evaluate and integrate new AI tools that can improve team productivity and development efficiency
- Champion AI adoption across the engineering organization through mentorship and best practice sharing
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
Technical Excellence
- Expert proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, frameworks like React, NestJS and ORMs like TypeORM, Sequelize.
- Design and implement serverless and containerised architectures on AWS, utilizing Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, SQS, API Gateway and other AWS services
- Deliver thoroughly tested, secure, and maintainable code using AI tools to enhance quality while prioritizing customer needs
- Deep-dive troubleshooting through complex codebases and business flows, leveraging AI-assisted debugging techniques
- BAU Support for critical and escalated issues with AI-enhanced diagnostic capabilities
- Maintain 100% automation coverage of core build and deploy pipelines using cloud-native services and containers
- Lead automation initiatives to streamline processes, improve efficiencies and optimize cloud costs through intelligent automation, resulting in faster release cycles, reduced operational costs, and improved developer satisfaction.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams to shape product strategy and direction
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of application architectures, design decisions, and AI tool integration strategies
- Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and technology solutions that support business strategies
- Ensure technical delivery excellence meeting quality and timeline expectations on all projects
- Mentor and elevate team members on both traditional engineering skills and AI tool proficiency
- Share knowledge actively on effective AI development practices and emerging tool capabilities
Essential Requirements & Behaviour
Technical Foundation
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years' experience working with AWS cloud services, server-side software development, emphasizing software design and object-oriented programming proficiency in JavaScript, including expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and React
- Strong skills in database design, encompassing relational, NoSQL, and OLAP databases
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms and serverless environments, such as Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and API Gateway
- Familiarity with software design principles, including Agile methodologies
- Proficient in modern testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, Mocha, and Chai within a test-driven development framework
- Comprehensive understanding of front-end architecture and principles of data-driven development
- Solid experience in designing and implementing complex software solutions in cloud native environment
- Experience working with Amazon AWS services like AWS Lambda, SQS, API Gateway, CDK (see tech stack above)
AI Development Proficiency
- Demonstrated expertise in AI-powered development environments (GitHub Copilot, Cursor IDE, or similar)
- Proven experience building and deploying AI agents for development automation and repetitive task management
- Strong proficiency in leveraging LLMs (OpenAI, Claude) for code generation, review, and optimization
- Understanding of AI limitations with ability to validate, test, and optimize AI-generated code effectively
- Experience with prompt engineering for development-specific AI interactions and workflow automation
- Track record of improving development velocity and code quality through strategic AI tool adoption
- Knowledge of AI development best practices including responsible AI usage, bias detection, and quality assurance
Professional Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Able to work effectively in a team, as well as independently when required
- Working with offshore teams is desirable
- Mentorship capabilities for guiding team members on both traditional engineering and AI-enhanced development practices
Certifications (Highly Desirable)
- AWS certification is highly desirable but not mandatory
- ITIL certification is highly desirable but not mandatory
- AI/ML development certifications or demonstrable AI tool expertise
What Makes You Ideal
You're passionate about leveraging AI to solve complex problems faster without compromising quality. You see AI tools as powerful force multipliers that enhance human creativity and engineering judgment. You're excited about mentoring others on AI adoption and contributing to building a culture of intelligent automation and continuous innovation.
You thrive in fast-paced environments where technology moves quickly, and you're energized by the opportunity to shape how an entire engineering organization approaches AI-enhanced software development.
About Softobiz:
Innovation begins with like-minded people aiming to transform the world together. At Softobiz, we invite you to become a part of an organization that has been helping clients transform their business by fusing insights, creativity, and technology. With a team of 150+ technology enthusiasts, we have been trusted by leading enterprises around the globe for over 12+ years.
At Softobiz, we foster a culture of equality, learning, collaboration, and creative freedom, empowering our employees to grow and excel in their careers. Our technical craftsmen are pioneers in the latest technologies like AI, machine learning, and product development.
Why Should You Join Softobiz?
- Work with technical craftsmen who are pioneers in the latest technologies.
- Access training sessions and skill-enhancement courses for personal and professional growth.
- Be rewarded for exceptional performance and celebrate success through engaging parties.
- Experience a culture that embraces diversity and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.
Softobiz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.
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