MERN Stack Developer

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will lead full-stack development initiatives, mentor the development team, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions using modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end components using AngularJS.
• Build secure RESTful APIs and backend services using Spring Boot.
• Integrate and manage MongoDB for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA teams.
• Ensure application performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and enforce coding best practices.
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the full stack.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for frontend and backend.
• Manage Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in full-stack development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in AngularJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Strong backend skills using Java & Spring Boot.
• Experience with MongoDB, including schema design and queries.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, HTTP protocols, and web architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Postman, Maven, Git.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, and serialization formats.
• Strong knowledge of web security best practices.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines.

Leadership Skills:

• Prior experience leading a development team (preferred).
• Ability to mentor, guide, and coach junior developers.
• Strong project planning and coordination abilities.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing technologies.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Preferred (Good-to-Have):

• Background or understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms & deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of modern frameworks and emerging technologies.

Must-Have:

- 5+ years React/Next.js experience

- 2+ years TypeScript

- AI API integration experience

- Supabase or similar BaaS platform

- PostgreSQL proficiency

Red Flags:

- No TypeScript experience

- Only frontend or only backend experience

- No AI/LLM integration background

- Unfamiliar with modern React patterns (Server Components, App Router)

Joining: Immediate

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled BigCommerce Developer. This role involves leading the development and customization of BigCommerce solutions, ensuring smooth execution and delivering high-quality projects. If you're passionate about eCommerce development and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the development and customization of BigCommerce and Shopify-based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver eCommerce solutions that meet client requirements.
• Develop, test, and maintain websites using web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ReactJS, and NextJS.
• Ensure that all eCommerce projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website functionality, integrations, and performance optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BigCommerce platform updates and industry trends.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical direction and support.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Team Leader or Senior Developer in eCommerce development, specifically with BigCommerce and Shopify.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify) and related integrations.
• Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ReactJS, and NextJS.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, with a successful track record of delivering projects.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be a positive, energetic individual with a winning mentality, curiosity, and creativity.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on fostering a positive team culture.
• Eagerness to contribute to the growth and success of the company by bringing innovative ideas and solutions.

Preferring candidates from Ahmedabad / Bangalore specifically!

Thence is searching for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is enterprising and eager to make a significant impact in the service space by enabling exceptional products. The ideal candidate should have a robust technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex technical projects. Moreover, this role includes consideration for a Partner role after completing one year with Thence, accompanied by sizeable equity.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the company's growth by delivering digital products to clients across various verticals like healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Thence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing digital products, applications and minimum viable product (MVP), including defining the overall architecture and system design to meet business requirements.
• Enabling our client to select the appropriate technology stack, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security and maintainability.
• Designing and configuring the infrastructure to support the software application.
• Choosing the development toolkit, frameworks and libraries best suited based on business and project's needs.
• Crafting and executing database designs, ensuring data integrity, performance and scalability.
• Enhancing and optimising application architecture to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensuring application scalability to handle increased user loads and data volumes effectively.
• Upholding quality assurance standards through code reviews, testing and continuous integration practices.
• Ensuring IP security by implementing robust authentication, authorisation and encryption mechanisms.
• Exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance the software's capabilities and keep it up-to-date with industry trends.
• Developing the startup's strategic resource allocation plan, including budgeting for technology investments and staffing needs.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of technologies by optimising resource allocation and minimising waste.
• Assessing and integrating new systems and infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the organization.
• Deliver digital products to clients across various verticals, including healthcare, Fintech, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.
• Building, attracting and mentoring talented developers to foster a culture of learning, innovation and collaboration within the team.
• Collaborating closely with the sales team to ensure effective communication and strategic positioning of technology solutions, while continuously refining sales pitch strategies based on feedback and market trends to maximize success rates and drive revenue growth.
• Defining, managing and evaluating team members based on goals and performance metrics, providing status updates to the leadership team on a bi-weekly basis.
• Identifying process gaps and development inefficiencies within the organisation and defining and driving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address these gaps effectively.
• Generate business opportunities from existing clients and collaborate with the business team to convert new business.
• Work towards achieving annual and quarterly revenue targets.

Skills Required

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make strategic decisions and take ownership of account growth, revenue and outcomes.
• Strong technical background with experience in managing complex technical projects encompassing diverse realms such as Web, Mobile, Applications (Apps), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
• Extensive experience in establishing and refining processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at measuring and enhancing the quality and efficiency of development capabilities. This includes implementing frameworks to assess performance metrics, optimise workflows and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships.
• Enterprising and adept at handling clients effectively.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring and confident team player with:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and/or significant relevant work experience
• Minimum of 4+ years of proven agency experience in software development projects.
• Experience in leading a team of highly skilled developers, engineers, and testers
• working on multiple client projects
• Experience managing products and projects, and delivering large scale technical solutions on time and on budget
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and infrastructure, microservices, and serverless architecture

Additional Opportunities:

After completing one year with Thence, high-performing individuals will be considered for a Partner role, with the potential for substantial equity ownership in the company.

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of AI assistants for data teams and understanding the intricacies of Large Language Models (LLMs) to optimise their usage across multiple use cases. Utilising Django, you'll architect backend infrastructures optimised for handling data processes and LLM interactions. Your role involves building APIs with the Django Rest Framework. With React, you'll design user-centric interfaces that seamlessly integrate with our AI assistants, ensuring that data teams have an intuitive experience. Working at the forefront of AI revolutions and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve in data management and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Back-end Development: Utilise Django to architect robust back-end infrastructures. Ensure they are tailored for complex data processes and seamless LLM interactions.
• API Design: Craft efficient and scalable APIs using the Django Rest Framework.
• Front-end Development: Transform UI/UX designs into functional web pages using React. Prioritise performance and deliver seamless user experiences.
• AI Integration: Design user interfaces that flawlessly integrate with our LLMs, and AI assistants, aiming to offer data teams an intuitive and efficient interaction.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of AI advancements. Push boundaries and explore new possibilities in data management and analysis using AI.

Requirements:

• Pre-requisite Tech Stack: Python, Django, React, Springboot, CSS, and SQL
• Previous work experience with a start-up or similar setting is preferred
• Having an interest in system architecture design