Sr. Developer – MERN

No. of Positions: 01

Location: Bangalore

Experience Level: 5-6years

Role Overview

We are looking for a MERN Stack Developer with solid experience building scalable full-stack applications, with particular strength in Node.js backend development. The ideal candidate can design APIs, structure services, build efficient front-end components, and take ownership of end-to-end module delivery. This role requires someone who understands system flow, architecture basics, and can work closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Backend (Primary Focus – Node.js)

• Develop scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, authentication flows, and business logic layers.
• Integrate with databases such as MongoDB, and write optimized queries.
• Build microservices or modular backend architectures as needed.
• Implement security best practices, API versioning, error handling, and logging.
• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement long-term, stable solutions.

Frontend (React)

• Build responsive, reusable UI components using React.js, React Hooks, and modern JavaScript.
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and manage state effectively.
• Work with HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap/Material UI and component-driven design.
• Ensure cross-browser, cross-platform compatibility and optimal performance.

Full-Stack Responsibilities

• Collaborate in system design discussions and contribute to decisions on architecture and data flow.
• Translate requirements into well-structured technical tasks.
• Ensure seamless integration between frontend, backend, and database layers.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Work closely with QA, DevOps, and product teams for smooth delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

Backend (Must-Have)

• Strong expertise in:
• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• RESTful API design
• Good understanding of:
• Asynchronous programming & event-driven patterns
• Error handling, API versioning, and security best practices
• JWT/OAuth authentication
• Performance tuning and backend optimization

Frontend

• Hands-on experience in:
• React.js
• React Hooks, Context API/Redux
• Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5, CSS3, Responsive UI

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with Git and standard branching workflows.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with product/engineering teams.
• Proactive ownership of tasks and outcomes.
• Ability to break down requirements into manageable tasks.
• Good debugging & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in small teams.