MEAN Stack Developer

What We’re Looking For:

Meltwater is a global leader in media intelligence and social analytics. Our mission is to help businesses make more informed decisions by providing them with actionable insights drawn from the vast ocean of online data. With a diverse and talented team across the globe, we are dedicated to innovation and committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our field.

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our new Automations team in the Hyderabad office. In this role, you will play a vital part in building advanced automation-driven solutions that enhance the value and scalability of our products for a global client base. You will report directly to the Software Team Lead – Automations and work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, DevOps, and Data Engineering to deliver high-impact solutions.

We’re looking for a proactive, fast-learning engineer who thrives in collaborative, agile environments and is eager to contribute across all stages of the development lifecycle.

At Meltwater, we foster a culture of continuous learning, team autonomy, and a DevOps mindset. Our engineering teams take full ownership of their subsystems, including infrastructure management and participation in on-call rotations. As a member of the Automations team, you will work extensively with modern technologies such as Azure services, Elasticsearch, AWS Lambda, and Terraform.

We value experience in search engines, big data analytics, infrastructure, systems engineering, and distributed systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale systems whether by extending open-source libraries or driving innovation through existing technologies.

If you're passionate about building distributed systems at scale and driving automation to unlock insights from vast amounts of data, we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze use cases, plan, and estimate work efforts. 
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software components. 
• Take full ownership of developed services within the team. 
• Create robust, scalable, and maintainable software solutions using Python, ReactJS and related technologies. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions that meet business requirements. 
• Design efficient algorithms, data structures, and multithreaded applications for optimal performance. 
• Participate actively in all phases of the software development lifecycle. 
• Research and evaluate new technologies to enhance development processes and product capabilities. 
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely resolutions. 
• Contribute to code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical documentation.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field 
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in software development using React.js and Python (Django/Flask).
• Proficiency in Functional Programming, encompassing data structures, algorithms, and multithreading. 
• Proficiency in TypeScript features such as type definitions, decorators, generics, and async/await for building robust and scalable applications. 
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, memory management, and CPU utilization. 
• Experience with testing frameworks, particularly jest, mocha, Pytest, or behave 
• Familiarity with dependency management tools. 
• Familiarity with designing and maintaining microservices in a distributed architecture. 
• Deployment expertise in cloud environments. 
• Design and implementation proficiency in microservices architecture, including REST and Azure Function Apps. 
• Knowledgeable about Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker for containerization and orchestration. 
• Curiosity and a passion for learning new technologies and concepts Enjoyment in collaborative problem-solving endeavors. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Openness to a hybrid work schedule, requiring one day per week in the office. 
• Ability to collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to align technical solutions with business goals. 

What We Offer:

• Enjoy comprehensive paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance tailored for you.
• Employee assistance programs cover mental health, legal, financial, wellness, and behavior areas to ensure your overall well-being.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Company Overview: 

Softlink Global is a leading IT software company specializing in digitalizing logistics and freight forwarding operations. With a strong global presence across 50+ countries, our innovative, cutting edge ERP solutions empower businesses to streamline and optimize complex operations, enhance efficiency, and drive profitability for global clients. We operate from offices in Singapore, the USA, and the Philippines, and across major cities in India, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad. 

Position Overview: 

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer (3–5 years) who can go beyond code to understand and solve real business problems. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable writing efficient, scalable software and articulating complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A successful candidate will combine solid development skills with logical reasoning, solution-oriented thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. 

Job Description:

1. Application Development: 

∙ Design and develop scalable and maintainable web applications using C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and MS SQL. 

∙ Implement user interfaces with React and modern JavaScript to create intuitive user experiences. 

∙ Apply a solution-oriented approach to translate business requirements into clean, reliable code. 

2. Database Management: 

∙ Write, review, and optimize SQL queries for data-heavy operations with a focus on performance and accuracy. 

∙ Contribute to database design, ensuring consistency, security, and scalability.

3. Collaboration & Teamwork: 

∙ Work closely with product managers, designers, QA, and other developers to shape technical solutions that address real-world logistics challenges. 

∙ Actively participate in sprint planning, whiteboard discussions, and design sessions to drive clarity and alignment across teams. 

4. Code Quality & Debugging: 

∙ Follow best practices for clean code, version control, and documentation. 

∙ Diagnose complex bugs, conduct root cause analysis, and implement robust fixes. ∙ Technology Innovation: 

∙ Stay current with new technologies and development practices to continuously improve product quality.

∙ Contribute ideas for architectural improvements, refactoring opportunities, and better engineering processes. 

Ideal Candidate Requirements: 

∙ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field 

∙ 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in software development using any of the following: C#, ASP.NET, React, JavaScript, SQL 

∙ Strong interest in building full-stack applications and working in a product-driven environment

∙ Logical reasoning and a proactive attitude toward learning and problem-solving

∙ Good communication skills and a willingness to learn from peers and mentors

1. Expert knowledge of & experience with development language with PHP/Node.JS, Java.
2. Excellent Development Knowledge in Website, web-application, web-tools
3. Good in handling both Frontend and backend Development
4. An excitement for detail-oriented work and high-quality finishing
5. Excellent attention to detail and problem solving capabilities
6. Ability to clearly communicate and explain complex concepts effectively
7. A passion for app development and a start-up style work environment
8. Expert knowledge of latest versions programming language as PHP, Java, JavaScript with respective to Database support.
9. Experience in handling API Keys and access controls
10. Knowledge of server systems is advantageous

Key Skills:

1. Web Technologies
2. Java script
3. HTML/CSS
4. Application Design
5. API
6. Web Development

MERN Stack Developer will work closely with the cross-team to discover effective and elegant solutions to complex problems.

·         Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, Material-UI and Responsive.

·         Strong concepts of Javascript, ReactJs, NextJS.

·         Should have Excellent Experience of Node.js.

·         In-Depth knowledge of Express Js, JavaScript, TypeScript,

·         Should have experience in MongoDB, My SQL, GraphQL, and any graph Database

·         Experience working with REST APIs, and Sockets.

·         Ability to Identify and fix production and non-production application issues as a part of the deployment.

·         Good Knowledge of AWS - Beanstalk, Cloud Watch.

·         Good Knowledge of JSON, API, and JWT.

·         Good to have Agile/JIRA/ Continuous Deployment experience.

·         Ability and willingness to manage multiple projects/tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

·         Should have completed B. Tech in IT / CS.

·         Understanding accessibility and security compliance (Depending on the specific project)

·         Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.

·         Good communication and language skills.

·         Strong focus on performance optimizations, caching, and scalability.

·         Ability to deal well with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly

• Develop website and its successful deployment as per requirements
• Translate storyboards and wireframes to create functional and high-performing websites
• Write, execute, and maintain clean, reusable, and scalable code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Implement security and data protection
• Ensure to code that is platform and device agnostic
• Collaborate with other team members for the design and content of the website
• Integration testing to ensure the quality and robustness of code
• Monitoring website traffic with Google analytics to ensure high GTmetrix score
• Maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code
• Troubleshooting and debugging