Full Stack Developer MEAN Stack Developer with 2 year of experience

Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead)

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Ahmedabad (Hybrid / On-site preferred)

Salary: Flexible for the right candidate

Note: This role is strictly for Ahmedabad-based (local) candidates. On-site presence is mandatory.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead) to lead technical delivery and oversee end-to-end system execution. The ideal candidate will take ownership of architecture, ensure high-quality engineering standards, mentor junior team members, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

This role is best suited for a hands-on professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and taking full responsibility for technical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems
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• Own system architecture and technical decision-making
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• Lead code reviews and enforce clean, modular, and maintainable code practices
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• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and provide technical solutions
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• Mentor and guide junior developers to improve overall team performance
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• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of applications
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• Drive best practices across development, deployment, and CI/CD workflows
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• Design and integrate Generative AI–powered features where applicable (e.g., chatbots, content generation, automation tools)

Required Technical Skills

Backend (Must-Have)

• Strong experience with Node.js (Express.js / NestJS)
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• RESTful API design and implementation
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• Database design, optimization, and performance tuning
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• Experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL
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• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
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• Authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC)
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• Willingness to learn Python and its frameworks (Django / FastAPI)
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• Basic Python knowledge is an added advantage
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• Experience with React.js or Next.js
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• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
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• Component-driven architecture and reusable UI patterns
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• State management using Redux / Zustand / Context API
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• Responsive UI development using MUI, Ant Design, or Tailwind CSS
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Engineering Practices

• Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab
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• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
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• Experience with Docker and containerization
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• Familiarity with clean architecture and modular design patterns
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Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Microservices architecture
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• Experience with Prisma ORM
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• DevOps exposure (AWS, EC2, Vercel, Docker, Nginx)
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• Caching solutions such as Redis
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• Queue systems (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
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• Exposure to AI / LLM integrations
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Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
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• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
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• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior developers
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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• Reliable, consistent, and delivery-focused
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• Leadership maturity and professionalism
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Job Summary

We are looking for a Technical Lead with strong expertise in AWS, Node.js, Angular, and MongoDB to drive the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of developers, defining best practices, and ensuring high-quality code delivery while working in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of web applications using Node.js, Angular, and MongoDB.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based applications on AWS.
• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to the development team.
• Optimize backend APIs and database queries for performance and scalability.
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, and DevOps for cloud deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX/UI designers, product managers, and DevOps engineers.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code on AWS.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive continuous improvement in system reliability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and advocate for relevant tech adoption.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Fastify/Express), Angular (latest versions), and MongoDB (Mongoose, Aggregations, Indexing).
• Cloud expertise with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Code Build, Athena, Glue etc.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, WebSockets, GraphQL, and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, SSO).
• Experience with DevOps & CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible).
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning, caching strategies (Redis, CloudFront), and database optimisation.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with AI/ML integration in applications.
• Knowledge of Serverless Architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions).
• Exposure to NoSQL databases like Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, WebRTC, or real-time data processing.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Opportunity to lead a strong technical team and shape the product architecture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A culture that values innovation, ownership, and growth.

 Skills and Qualifications:

1. A Master’s degree in computer application or B. tech is required.
2. Strong organizational and project management skills.
3. Required minimum 3 years of experience.
4. Knowledge of C#, ASP.NET, MVC, SQL Server, MYSQL, NOSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, HTML, CSS and Javascript
5. Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and Amber. 
6. Experience developing web applications using .NET Framework 4.5.
7. Design building and maintaining efficient and reusable C# code using design patterns.
8. Knowledge of Agile methodology/ Kanban concepts is a plus.
9. Contribute to the Agile software development process including: design, programming, testing, documentation, quality assurance and implementation.
10. High proficiency in English (Written and oral) is mandatory.

• Previous working experience as a MERN/MEAN  Stack Developer for 1 year (Minimum).
• In depth knowledge of NodeJS, ExpressJS or Restify
• Experience implementing applications using Angular 2+ versions or React
• Experience creating front end applications using HTML5, Angular/React, LESS/SASS
• Hands on experience with JavaScript
• Development on both client and server-side
• Experience on Angular 2+  and React Js will be an plus point
• Experience on both MEAN/MERN Technologies will be an advantage.

We are seeking a person to join our tech team, with proficiency in programming languages likeJavaScript, decent understanding of NodeJS and React.js and an abiity to understand business requirements and to translate it into technical requirements.You’ll work closely with top school graduates, ex-McKinsey,BCG, Deloitte, EY, Byju’s, Paytm employees to establish, nurture, and grow business across categories & territories. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from an extraordinary team, grow massively and to help students around the globe build an awesome career for themselves.

What you will do:

• Developing new user-facing features using ReactJS as frontend and NodeJS as backend
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance acrossa vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
• Writing test cases for automated testing
• Deployment of micro services to AWS
• Defining and Architecting a proper structure to any new micro services being added
• Managing and updating already build micro services

What you will need:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulationand the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Thorough understanding of NodeJS, Express and itscore principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows Redux,Saga, Axios
• Experience with popular NodeJS packages like Knex
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Experience with building optimised SQL queries and stored procedures
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelinesand tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack,NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as GIT

What you will get:

• Industry-best perks
• A phenomenal work environment, with massive ownershipand growth opportunities
• A bunch of super young & enthusiastic colleagues in Tech/Marketing/PR/Editorial/SocialMedia & Events!
• Quick iterations and deployments – fail-fast attitude
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, and lead teams in the future
• Access to a world-class mentorship network
• Create a massive, and direct impact of the work you do in the lives of people across the globe

About the Company: At Leverage Edu, we are democratizing access to global opportunities for students everywhere. By helping students make the right career choices withthe aid of information and pathways that they can trust, we are opening doors to opportunities they could not access without the right guidance and support. Making sense of the complex web of courses,colleges, careers, and geographies is a tough task – by leveraging technology but connecting with students at a personal level we help them maximize their potential. To build towards this goal we are looking for people with the ambition and hustle to make the world a smaller place and get people closer to their dream opportunities. We are building at a break-neck speed in one of the fastest-growing industries inthe world and the opportunities for growth are limitless.

About Us

upGrad is an online education platform building the careers of tomorrow by offering the most industry-relevant programs in an immersive learning experience. Our mission is to create a new digital-first learning experience to deliver tangible career impact to individuals at scale. upGrad currently offers programs in Data Science, Machine Learning, Product Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, etc. upGrad is looking for people passionate about management and education to help design learning programs for working professionals to stay sharp and stay relevant and help build the careers of tomorrow.

• upGrad was awarded the Best Tech for Education by IAMAI for 2018-19
• upGrad was also ranked as one of the LinkedIn Top Startups 2018: The 25 most sought-after startups in India 
• upGrad was earlier selected as one of the top ten most innovative companies in India by FastCompany.
• We were also covered by the Financial Times along with other disruptors in Ed-Tech
• upGrad is the official education partner for Government of India - Startup India program 
• Our program with IIIT B has been ranked #1 program in the country in the domain of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 

About the Role

If you love to learn, are a quick learner and would love to create top-notch online courses on emerging technologies like Blockchain, Software Development or Data science then we are looking for you!

The Senior Content Strategist role is unique in the sense that it provides an opportunity to learn new topics quickly, work on case studies, interact and build network with top industry professionals and faculty members in the respective domains, and do work that directly impacts the lives and careers of our learners.upGrad is looking for people passionate about education to help design learning programs for working professionals in order to help build the careers of tomorrow. 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop world-class content for online courses on different stacks in Full-Stack Web Development (Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Angular, React.js, Node.js & Express.js, C#, .NET), Blockchain Development & Architecture, software development/mean-stack development / Data science/Machine Learning. This job will equip the candidate with highly sought after skills and will be a great starting point for a career
• Understand the industry requirements and develop courses to help students meet high standards
• Plan and execute student competency assessment and engagement to ensure extraordinary learning experience
• Quickly learn complex concepts and ensure quality of content, instructional design and overall course experience
• Collaborate with business development team to meet content production deliverables
• Define & structure content development process; work with educational content across all levels
• Structure, grow and lead content development team including research assistants, video producers, scriptwriters etc.
• Work closely with senior faculty, freelancers and global industry leaders

Skills Required

• BE/B.tech Computer science background (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, BCA/ MCA,
• Online/ self taught/MOOC) OR a degree in Maths/Statistics.
• 4+ years of experience in e-Learning and/or creating customised higher education programs
• Experience in software development (backend/full-stack web development) , Data science is valuable.
• Excellence in problem solving and structuring of complex processes in new terrains
• Master in Higher Education/ Technology, Education & Innovation is preferred
• Experience in (digital) pedagogic content production; preferably higher education is preferred