Lead Full Stack Developer

About Hitachi Digital

We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We are crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The Team

As a Lead Full Stack Developer, you will design and develop end-to-end web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems. You will focus on intuitive UI/UX, robust APIs, and data visualization using Looker BI, while leveraging best practices for scalability, security, and performance.

The Role: Lead Full Stack Developer

Application Development

• Design and implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React.js and modern UI frameworks.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Node.js.
• Integrate Looker BI dashboards and embed analytics into applications for actionable insights.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.

Architecture & Integration

• Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise standards and cloud-native patterns.
• Integrate applications with databases, authentication systems, and third-party APIs.
• Optimize application performance and scalability across distributed environments.

Quality & Governance

• Implement secure coding practices, data protection, and compliance controls.
• Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.
• Document architecture decisions, workflows, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• Strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern UI frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Python and Node.js for backend development.
• Experience with Looker BI or similar BI tools for data visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and API integration.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure a plus).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with data analytics, ETL pipelines, and data modeling.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability To Translate Business Requirements Into Intuitive User Experiences.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern development practices.

Success Metrics

• Delivery of high-quality, responsive applications meeting UI/UX standards.
• Integration of Looker BI dashboards for actionable insights.
• Reduction in application latency and improved scalability.
• Positive user feedback on usability and performance.

What You’ll Work With

• Front-End: React.js, TypeScript, CSS-in-JS frameworks.
• Back-End: Python (Flask/Django), Node.js (Express), RESTful APIs.
• Data & BI: Looker BI, SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: GCP (preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

Key skills/competency

• Full Stack Development
• React.js
• Python
• Node.js
• UI/UX Design
• Looker BI
• RESTful APIs
• Cloud Platforms (GCP)
• Docker/Kubernetes
• CI/CD