MERN Stack developer

We are looking for a talented Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in Node.js and either Angular, React, or Next.js. The ideal candidate should have experience working with microservices, fintech/banking products, queuing systems, and scalable architectures. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, strong coding fundamentals, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure, and high-performance full-stack applications using Node.js and Angular/React/Next.js.
• Design, build, and maintain microservices-based architectures.
• Work with large datasets and ensure efficient data processing, storage, and handling.
• Integrate and manage message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ, Google Pub/Sub, or other brokers.
• Collaborate with Product, UI/UX, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality product features.
• Build reusable front-end components and optimize applications for maximum speed.
• Implement RESTful APIs, backend services, and API integrations.
• Follow best coding practices, testing methodologies, and documentation standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to backend, frontend, databases, and cloud deployments.
• Manage deployments and automate workflows using CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure robust security practices in code, APIs, and database management.

• Writing code for both the front end and the back end using MERN stack [MongoDB, Express.js, React.js and Node. js]
• Creating RESTful API with Node.js
• Maintaining all the required documents for your project.
• Constantly coming up with new ideas and also implementing them to improve the app’s performance.
• Writing code for the app logic as well as the business logic using Reducers, Actions and Redux framework.
• Create Unit and Integration tests to ensure the quality of code

• At iDC, we value your skills more than your background and some certificates. Attempting the assignment will be your door to the opportunity.
• Knowledge of the database and familiarity with the schema design in NoSQL (i.e MongoDB)
• A good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle
• Knowledge of API design and development using REST
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming(OOP) and OOP patterns.
• Again, You don’t have to know it all in-depth but you should know how to dig the internet for finding the solutions.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Location: Pune (Work from home till Pandemic)

Skills: Java, Spring, Hibernate, MySQL,

Backend Skills – Java Spring Boot, JSP, MySQL, Document DB

Frontend Skills – ReactJS

Good to have ( Not Mandatory ) – Python.

Job Description:

• Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using Java
• Hands on experience in Spring, Hibernate, Micro-Services and MySQL
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience in Java Development
• Good to have experience or Basic knowledge in ReactJs but not mandatory

You should have

• Degree in Computer Science or relevant field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Knowledge of multiple frontend languages and frameworks including HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript and React.
• Knowledge of backend languages and frameworks primarily Node.js
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of Docker, and Kubernetes would be a plus.
• Leadership skills for guiding and mentoring teammates.
• Understanding of CI/CD Concepts
• Awareness of key concepts in DevOps and Agile principles

Perks

• Flexible working hours - employee tracking is never a thing
• A fun and close-knit agile team.
• Open office layout that promotes collaboration, conversation, and camaraderie – the result-oriented team.
• Recreational activities to keep you away from the screen and live, laugh, and enjoy with the team.

• You will create REST/GraphQL based web services and APIs for consumption by mobile and web for distributed B2B platform 
• You will code, test and operate Nodejs based services
• You willI implement new features in a highly collaborative environment with product managers, UI/UX experts, and fellow engineers
• You will contribute to a future-ready, high quality, and performance code base
• You will share your technical solutions and product ideas with the team
• You will mentor other engineering team members
• You will contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure
• You will be part of a truly global team
• You will work in an exciting startup environment where you can be autonomous and try new things :)

• You have experience in backend development, using languages like Node.JS and Golang
• You have used TypeScript extensions
• You are familiar with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or CouchDB, Web services, SOA patterns
• You have good working knowledge of design patterns, building and deploying microservices on the cloud
• You have hands on experience with REST APIs or GraphQL
• You have experience with Test Driven Development and know when to apply it
• You have knowledge of web libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS/VueJS, AngularJS, and Clojure
• You have experience working on AWS or other cloud stacks and Docker 
• You have experience building / consuming OpenAPI and GraphQL specifications
• You have experience building microservices systems and testing them
• You have experience building systems with high data protection requirements, anonymous data and data encryption

• You have worked with Blockchain technology
• You have domain expertise working with decentralised identity solutions 
• You have experience of building systems that require cryptography

Here is the interview process for this role: 

• 30m interview with one of our Talent Team or Recruitment Partners
• 1h interview with our Engineers
• 1.5h pairing interview with one of our Engineers
• 3hs final interview meeting a variety of people including our CTO, Leads and other Engineers 

We can be flexible with the structure if someone's circumstances or timescales require it for good reason, just let us know! 

Please reach out if you have any specific requirements so we can be as accommodating as possible for you.

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

• Design and construction of platform with the best possible encryption and security mechanisms
• Compare different design options and take technology-driven design decision
• Define Data model/Information model
• Define services and convert functional requirements to design
• Define APIs and implement them
• Build front end based on user experience design
• Test and Debug as required
• Write Technical Documentation
• Optimize code and design for Performance
• Design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment pipelines

Expected Qualifications and Key Skills

• Working experience in Spring, Spring-boot or equivalent, Hibernate or equivalent persistence framework.
• Working experience of No SQL databases such as MongoDB or equivalent
• Working experience of setting up Production environment including SSL certificates, logging, backup, archival, etc.
• Working experience of JavaScript frameworks such as React JS, JQuery, etc.
• Working experience of API gateways and Web services such as REST
• Working experience of using GIT
• Working experience of a dev-ops tool such as Jenkins
• Deployment experience on Azure/AWS
• Microservices design and development
• Excellent understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms
• Understanding of OOP and Design Patterns
• Works well in a team setting
• Can multitask, adapt to shifting priorities, detail-oriented
• Good work ethic, including a sense of individual responsibility
• Comfortable working on changing requirements in a growing company
• Must be analytical, flexible, innovative, and self-motivated
• Experience with payment platforms and processors would be a plus