MERN Stack Developer

Description :

Job Title : MERN Stack Developer

Experience : 5 to 7 Years

Location : Bangalore

Employment Type : Full-Time

Joining : Immediate

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced MERN Stack Developer to join our engineering team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable, high-performance web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. This role requires strong end-to-end ownership, from requirement analysis and architecture design to development, deployment, and production support.

- The candidate should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering robust solutions with clean, maintainable code.

Key Responsibilities :

Frontend Development (React.js) :

- Develop dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using React.js

- Build reusable components, hooks, and common UI libraries

- Implement state management using Redux / Context API

- Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability

- Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and designs into high-quality code

- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design

Backend Development (Node.js & Express.js) :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js

- Build secure and efficient RESTful APIs and backend logic

- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, role-based access)

- Handle server-side validation, error handling, and logging

- Optimize API performance and ensure high availability

Database & Data Management :

- Design and manage MongoDB databases, schemas, and collections

- Optimize queries using indexing and aggregation pipelines

- Handle data migrations, backups, and performance tuning

- Ensure data integrity and security

Application Architecture & Performance :

- Participate in system design and architectural decisions

- Ensure application scalability, reliability, and security

- Implement best practices for code quality, performance optimization, and maintainability

- Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs across the application stack

Collaboration & Development Practices :

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps teams

- Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives

- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing

- Write technical documentation and maintain development standards

Deployment & Maintenance :

- Work with DevOps teams on application deployment and release management

- Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments

- Monitor applications in production and provide timely bug fixes and enhancements

- Ensure smooth post-deployment support and issue resolution

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development

- Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+)

- Extensive hands-on experience with React.js (Hooks, lifecycle methods, performance optimization)

- Strong backend experience with Node.js and Express.js

- Proven experience with MongoDB and NoSQL database concepts

- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs

- Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend practices

- Experience with Git, branching strategies, and version control best practices

- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with Redux, Next.js, or TypeScript

- Knowledge of unit testing and test frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai)

- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

- Experience with Docker and containerization

- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

- Understanding of microservices architecture

- Experience with WebSockets, real-time applications, or message queues

Why Join Us :

- Work on challenging and scalable real-world applications

- Opportunity to take ownership and make a direct impact

- Collaborative and growth-oriented work culture

- Exposure to modern technologies and best practices

- Career growth and learning opportunities