Senior Technical Lead

Akkodis is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Tech Lead with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), React Native, and DevOps. The selected candidate will lead the development of the train booking system interface for vending machines. Key responsibilities include ensuring scalability and performance in a constrained physical environment, as well as integrating seamlessly with the vending machine's hardware and payment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of the train booking interface using MERN stack and React Native, ensuring the system is responsive and secure.
• Design and implement backend APIs that integrate with the vending machine's payment system and hardware interface.
• Collaborate with the hardware engineering team to ensure proper integration with physical components (e.g., touch screen, card reader, printer).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for reliable and efficient deployment of system updates.
• Optimize the application for performance, addressing issues with limited connectivity and ensuring quick, reliable transactions.
• Lead the setup and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices to ensure continuous operation of the booking system.

Key Requirements:

• Strong expertise in MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), React Native, and cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proven experience with DevOps practices, particularly in setting up CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware, such as kiosks or vending machines.
• Experience in building and scaling interactive user interfaces that must operate under real-time constraints and network variability.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex software systems interacting with hardware and third-party payment integrations.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a team of developers and ensure quality control in a fast-paced development environment.

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Language Requirements: Not specified.