Lead Fullstack Software Engineer

Description

Who we are:

The EDAG Group is a globally leading, independent engineering services provider that combines excellent engineering with the latest technology trends.

With a global network of some 60 branches, the EDAG Group realizes projects in the Vehicle Engineering, Electrics/Electronics and Production Solutions segments. Drawing on more than 50 years of engineering experience, EDAG's proprietary 360-degree development approach has become a hallmark of quality in the holistic development of vehicles and smart factories. The company's interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of software and digitization provides it with crucial skills to actively shape dynamic transformation processes as an innovative partner.

With an interdisciplinary team of around 8,600 experts, the EDAG Group develops unique mobility and industrial solutions for customers that include the world's leading automotive and non-automotive companies. The company is listed on the stock exchange since 2015 and generated revenues of € 796 million in 2022.

This is how you will grow:

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Developer with over 12 years of expertise in the MERN stack

to join our supply chain management team and drive the development of high-impact applications for

the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in React and NestJS, exceptional coding practices,

proven leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of system design to ensure robust, scalable

solutions.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of developers in building and maintaining automotive-related web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node/Nest).
• Define and oversee technical strategy and architecture for scalable and robust web solutions in the automotive domain. 
• Ensure the implementation of best practices and standards in coding and software development. 
• Develop solutions using event-driven architecture (Mongo Change Streams, Kafka, Schema Registry, and connectors). 
• Architect and develop complex features and enhancements for our automotive platforms. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions. 
• Maintain and improve existing systems, addressing performance, reliability, and security issues. 
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into our projects.
• Continuously optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. 
• Act as a technical liaison with automotive clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Translate complex business needs into technical specifications and actionable tasks. 

Requirements

This is how you will take us forward:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Lead Developer, with extensive expertise in the MERN stack
• Experience in React + Nest +Mongo stack is MUST
• Proven track record of leading development teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Strong experience with MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.
• Strong experience with Kafka and implementing event-driven and serverless architecture.
• Background in developing and deploying web applications within the automotive industry or related sectors.
• Familiarity with supply chain management
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Java or Java-based frameworks (Spring Boot, Microservices, etc.). 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). • Knowledge of automotive software development frameworks and protocols. • Relevant certifications or advanced degrees in computer science or related fields.