MEAN Stack Developer

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Python Full Stack Developer located in Pune. You will be responsible for end-to-end development of scalable, AI-driven web applications. Day-to-day tasks involve architecting asynchronous backend services using Python and FastAPI, building dynamic user interfaces with ReactJS, and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS. You will collaborate with data scientists and product teams to integrate AI models into enterprise solutions while ensuring high performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Design and develop high-performance asynchronous APIs using Python and FastAPI.

2.      Build responsive, interactive frontends using ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind CSS.

3.      Implement distributed task queues and caching mechanisms using Celery and Redis.

4.      Architect and optimize databases, managing both structured (PostgreSQL) and unstructured (MongoDB) data.

5.      Deploy and manage infrastructure on AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3) and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.

6.      Integrate AI/ML models into production workflows and optimize system performance for scalability.

7.      Ensure application security, data privacy, and code quality through best practices and regular testing.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1.      3–5 years of experience in full-stack development with a strong focus on Python.

2.      Proficiency in FastAPI and deep understanding of asynchronous programming (asyncio).

3.      Solid experience with ReactJS, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind CSS.

4.      Hands-on experience with Celery and Redis for background task processing.

5.      Working knowledge of AWS services and containerization tools like Docker.

6.      Proficiency in database management using PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

7.      Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) and version control (Git).

8.      Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and security best practices.

We are founded by a team from Harvard and IIT, is a global

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills

● A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

● Strong programming skills in PHP

● Hands-on expertise in building reusable components and independently publishable

packages

● Strong experience in WordPress, LearnDash, HTML, Typescript/Javascript and CSS

frameworks

● Practitioner of IaC (AWS), CI/CD, Containerization(Docker), Accessibility, Server Side

Rendering, Pre-rendering, Serverless and Agile

● Ability to adapt quickly to a new direction

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-3) proficient in MERN stack technologies to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services using MERN stack technologies (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and Nest.js.
• Implement frontend components and user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Develop and integrate server-side logic using Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js.
• Utilize MongoDB and SQL databases to manage and optimize data storage solutions.
• Implement real-time communication and event-driven architectures using technologies like Socket.io.
• Deploy applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and others as required.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices through code reviews and automated tests.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development practices and tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in MERN stack technologies.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Next.js, React.js, Express.js, Nest.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of MongoDB and SQL databases, including database design and optimization.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with real-time web applications and event-driven architectures using technologies like Socket.io.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the got right attitude to work in fast paced environments
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• 2 to 5 years of experience in software development using modern frontend frameworks in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong in Object Oriented Programming and Design Patterns.
• You have experience of working closely with the product and design teams to deliver the product that materially impacts the business and improves the customer experience
• You follow SOLID principles and have experience with microservice architecture, have designed and implemented high performance scalable services/APIs.
• You have experience with component based architectures, PWA, Service workers, UI patterns and libraries most preferably ReactJS / NextJS
• Write client side high performant applications & develop prototypes
• Experience working with Node, NestJS / Express.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, Redshift, Dynamo, Mongo and Cassandra databases.
• Experience working with RabbitMQ, Kafka.
• You constantly learn and adopt best practices at work, keeping in mind app performance, security, and scalability.
• You have experience working in distributed systems and built/designed systems to failover, event streaming, caching strategies
• You have experience with Docker/Kubernetes in AWS or any cloud computing platforms. And, are familiar with CI/CD processes.

Bonus if you are great communication and team collaboration skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Essential Attributes)

• Expertise and Prior experience in JavaScript environment [Node JS/ PHP/ React JS/ React Native]
• Prior work experience in B2C start-ups (unicorn scale)
• Excellent coding skills with experience in building system architecture, databases
• Exposure to version control, documentation tools, progress management tools
• Must have built application from scratch and scaled to a sizable user base.

Desirable Attributes

• Experienced to work in agile environment
• Prior experience to host applications on cloud
• Able to work in fast paced evolving environment
• Ability to learn and adopt new tools/ technology

Target Industry/Sector

• Consumer Internet Companies – B2C

Key Responsibility Areas:

This will include but not limited to

• Development and building of large-scale applications which is scalable, high performing and resilient
• Understand product requirement and develop/deploy end-to-end scalable technology systems for our ed-tech business
• Setting up the technology infrastructure to host website and apps for our customers
• Integrate third party tools as per the product requirements
• Own the development and operations of our website, apps and database
• Regularly manage, test and fix issues related to security and performance
• Continuously strive to meet the development timelines with minimum bugs
• Maintain good coding practices to ensure quality, documentation, low maintenance
• Work closely with product owner, business owner and testing team to ensure timely and satisfactory product release
• Regularly stay in touch with technological changes in the industry and implement necessary changes to keep our technology ecosystem updated
• Any other items as deemed necessary for effective functioning and growth of the function

To know more about Centum Learning Ltd. please use the below links.

Brochure: http://centumlearning.com/documents/Centum_Brochure.pdf">http://centumlearning.com/documents/Centum_Brochure.pdf              

Website: http://www.centumlearning.com/">http://www.centumlearning.com/

Our ideal candidate is comfortable collaborating with Product Owners, UX and UI Designers, Data Scientists and senior technical team members to build sound solutions to complex business challenges. A Self-starter and problem-solver will thrive in this position.

You should be strong JavaScript developer comfortable in all areas of the software development lifecycle and have experience with React, Node, Mongo, MySQL and Express in a scalable production environment. Some Python and familiarity with AWS would be welcomed.

Focus Areas and Core Responsibilities

Accountable for day-to-day implementation and launch of product roadmap features and updates.

Collaborate with Data Science, Tech and UX teams to create systems design and information architecture based off of user stories and requirements. Ensure test cases are properly written.

Maintain and work on the continuous improvement and development of company tools.

Coordinate with dev ops and QA to ensure continuous integration and deployment of production ready code.

Skillset, Qualifications, and Experience

• 5+ years of web application development experience including strong working knowledge of JavaScript, ReactJS, NodeJS, Mongo and Express.
• Familiar with asynchronous programming and object-oriented programming best practices. Must have prior experience with MVC design pattern
• Experience with node and linux commands necessary for debugging installations and deployment locally and on cloud services such as AWS
• Strong familiarity with a variety of APIs and RESTful interfaces
• Familiar with various methods for performance optimization
• Ability to work with UX/UI team to create a frictionless user experience and pixel perfect web components and data visualizations
• Experience integrating security best practices into the SDLC
• Expert level Git, including branching and best practices to resolve merge conflicts
• 1+ years of Agile development experience
• Experience manipulating and working with data in a variety of forms: csv, xml, json, structured and unstructured
• Excellent communicator who can work independently and be a team player
• Passion for Technology: excitement for new technology, bleeding edge applications, and a positive attitude towards solving real world challenges

equirements:

• Should have 3.6 - 5 Years work experience.
• Should have experience in Node. JS.
• Should have experience in HTML, CSS.
• Should have experience in JavaScript.