MEAN stack

We are inviting a Fullstack Developer who excels at building modern web and mobile applications, with deep backend experience in Node.js and strong frontend proficiency in Next.js and React Native (Expo). You’ll work with a team of designers, product leads, and developers to bring impactful climate tech to life.

Location: Mumbai & Vicinity (India)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Develop responsive and high-performance web applications using Next.js.
• Build and deploy mobile applications using React Native and Expo.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Architects, and other Developers to implement full-stack web and mobile solutions.
• Perform data modeling and database management using PostgreSQL and Prisma.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Apply AI-enhanced developer tools like Cursor, Copilot, or similar to boost development velocity and code quality.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack JavaScript development.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js.
• Demonstrated experience with frontend technologies such as Next.js and React Native.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Prisma for database management and data modeling.
• Experience with deploying React Native applications using Expo.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them with front-end applications.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git.

Additional Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Experience with map modules, such as ArcGIS, and Google Earth Engine.
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Good eye for design and UX principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Good to Have:

• Experience with WebSockets and real-time applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

We Offer:

• Work on Open Source Projects
• Competitive Salary based on Location
• Flexible working hours
• 4 weeks of paid leave/year
• Work from home

Plant-for-the-Planet is a global, youth-led non-profit with a mission to restore ecosystems through tree planting and climate justice advocacy. Our tech team, spanning five continents, builds scalable, open-source tools to support environmental action at a global scale.

Learn more: https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org

Job Purpose

We work in the latest technology, and our foundations are data structures, algorithms, solid logical reasoning, and mathematics. We are looking for very strong engineers who love coding, optimizing, and ensuring their code is the most efficient.

You will be involved with hardcore development. If you are an assembler of code or packages from different places to build something, you may not find our team to be the right fit.

You must be someone who can build anything from the ground up. Programming language should not be any barrier for you, as you should be able to pick up any programming language or underlying technology within a week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Core development. Ready to participate in the designing, brainstorming, and development process. You must give sleepless nights to meet deadlines whenever required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Skills 

• Reliable, Accountable, and Trustworthy
• Ability to understand software requirements based on a wireframe/program specification
• Familiarity with GoLang / PHP / Python / Java / C / C++ / Linux Shell and Scripting / HTML / CSS / JS / Node.js is a plus
• Effective communication skills to ensure smooth coordination of tasks with the Team Leader.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, MySQL, and PL/SQL is a plus
• Familiarity with ML, TensorFlow, and Keras is a plus
• Knowledge of web servers such as Apache, NGNIX, and the HTTP protocol is a plus.
• Knowledge of multi-process, threads, memory, and filesystem on Linux is desirable.
• Must Solve The Following

To consider you for the current opening, please make sure to understand the following question and solve it. A simple program in any programing language would do. If you cannot solve this, please do not apply.

Write a function foo(x) where foo(foo(x)) = -x (assume x to be an integer, and foo(x) has to be always real), any programming language would do. Before submitting the answers, please verify that the output of foo(foo(10)) should be -10 and foo(foo(-10)) should be 10.

About PrepBytes(A CollegeDekho company)

PrepBytes(A CollegeDekho company) is a Gurgaon-based ed-tech startup focused on helping students improve their coding skills. PrepBytes offers India’s only Mentorship driven personalized coding programs.

In a short span of time , we have achieved a reach in 1000+ engineering colleges and established a brand among 100k+ students. 

PrepBytes was started by two IIT/NIT Alumnus having work experience in fast paced startups & tech giants like Amazon and Samsung. Since then, the startup has grown into a team of individuals working towards revolutionizing the way students learn coding and making them successful in their tech career. 

To fulfill the vision to be one of the largest personalised coding platforms , we are looking for passionate folks to join our team & contribute to success stories of thousands of students and be part of the next big revolution in the edtech industry.

Job Description

• Working with the founders to implement innovative ideas and improvising the existing backend.
• Development and implementation of cutting-edge Educational Technology with the aim of revolutionizing the sector.
• Work on innovative features of the Learning Management System, Coding Platforms, Hiring Platforms, Assessment Platforms, and many more new products.
• Building scalable and secured backend for smooth learning of users
• Get involved and mentor in System, Architecture, and Database Design discussions with the team
• Maintain high-quality code by getting involved in code reviews

What are we looking for?

• Overall 4+ years of technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A keen learner who will develop & own cutting-edge consumer-facing product 
• Experience in building projects from scratch.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• High-level proficiency in Javascript and web development technologies-JS/Node JS/MongoDB.

• Proven 4+ years of experience in MEAN or MERN stack frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of NodeJS, React Js Express.JS along with the
• JavaScript Development frameworks on both client and server-side
• Skilled in Web App development (React + Redux) with Frameworks like Bootstrap / Material
• Deep understanding of HTML DOM objects, CSS & JavaScript events, and experience in various build tools like NPM / Webpack.
• Proficiency with both consuming, designing, and integrating APIs (RESTful and SOAP) using redux/thunk
• Designing database for a scalable and secure system using NoSQL (MongoDB) or RDBMS (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• Thorough understanding and relatable experience of Git, repository management, and related workflows.
• Excellent communication and customer interfacing skills
• Should have problem-solving, prioritizing tasks, multitasking abilities
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices

Technical knowledge

• Design and implement software components using up-to-date technologies and best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of the REST architecture.
• Strong working experience in Angular,HTML5, CSS3
• Strong working experience in Container Orchestration Management on-premise and public cloud (Docker, Kubernetes or similar)
• Overall understanding of the Service Oriented Architecture
• Experience with widely used design patterns.
• Should possess prior experience in building distributed multi-tier applications with single sign-on.
• Continuous Integration (CI) and Automated Deployment on AWS/Azure
• Static and dynamic code quality analysis
• Should understand the dynamics of the full-stack development and guide junior team members.
• Experience in developing enterprise-scale software platforms
• Should have hands-on experience in managing releases.
• Build applications using Azure Services and deploy them on Azure Infrastructure.