MERN Stack Developer

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web applications using MERN Stack.
• Create RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend interfaces.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and backend developers to implement new features.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the stack.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• 1-5 years of experience in a full stack software development role.
• Experience in technologies - PHP, Bootstrap, Vuejs and MySQL.
• Knowledge of Cloud services (GCP/AWS), MongoDB and Nodejs is a plus.
• Experience of working in an Agile environment
• Ability to design for scale and performance
• Ability to do peer code reviews
• Solid problem-solving skills

Full Stack Developer

This position would design scalable, efficient and maintainable software architectures using Node.js

We are building a online platform for millennial and gen z moms and parents to surround them with support at every step of their parenting journey, right from planning a baby to 12 years of child. We would like to be their trusted 24*7 parenting guide, prepare for every new moment just in time and make every need available at a click of a button. With 90k+ babies born every day and increasing number of working mothers in urban nuclear India, our vision is to create a world of healthy pregnancies, thriving children and confident parents.

Founded by ex-3M, Gillette, Cargill folks, we have are moving fast now :-

·      50K installations in last 6 weeks

·      > 2 Million hits on the content site since going live in early 2021

·      Raised 2 rounds of investment

About the Role

Technical:-

·      Architect and Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable software architectures using Node.js.

·      Backend Development: Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and security.

·      Code Implementation: Write clean, well-organized, and documented code that aligns with best practices and coding standards.

·      Database Management: Hands-on experience, with MongoDB

·      Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing: Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks promptly.

·      Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.

·      Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimize application performance through profiling, tuning, and implementing best practices.

·      Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Node.js and related technologies, and make recommendations for technology adoption

Non-Technical:-

·      Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless end-to-end features and enhancements.

·      Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise in Node.js development.

What you have to offer

Must-Have:-

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

·      Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2-3 years focused on Node.js.

·      Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, including asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and familiarity with frameworks like Express.js.

·      Experience working with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, including database design and optimization.

·      Proficiency in version control tools (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflows.

·      Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.

Good To Have :-

·      Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·      Prior experience with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, React, etc.) is a bonus.

·      Contributions to open-source projects, tech blogs, or relevant certifications are advantageous.

·      Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.

• Expertise with NodeJS (extensively using ExpressJS), AngularJS and MySQL
• Rich user interface development experience with HTML5, JQuery, w3css/bootstrap etc and JavaScript frameworks like AngularJS and Angular 
• Expertise in building real-time web applications using MQTT, Websocket, Socket.IO, and EventSource frameworks
• Comfortable with developing MVC architecture-based code
• Comfortable in using at least one of the Graph/Chart libraries
• Ability with report generation from HTML contents
• Skilled in implementing security features across the applications and components
• Experience with tools usage - Code quality, Memory/CPU profiling tools
• Skilled with code optimization techniques
• Experience with docker container usage
• Experience with LDAP is a plus
• Strong troubleshooting techniques
• The strong defect resolution process for minimized latency
• Familiarity with confluence management (JIRA)
• Good to have a basic understanding of PHP frameworks like Yii, Codeigniter and databases like  MongoDB
• Good to have strong networking fundamentals, prior working experience in network technologies and protocols
• Ability to build supportability features to reduce the defects in software components
• Knowledge of GNU tools, revision control software (SVN, Git, etc.) and development lifecycle is a plus

• Designing and developing user interfaces using angularJS best practices.
• Adapting interface for modern internet applications using the latest front-end technologies.
• Writing JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Developing product analysis tasks.
• Making complex technical and design decisions for AngularJS projects.
• Developing application codes and unit tests in AngularJS, Java Technologies, and Rest Web Services.
• Conducting performance tests.
• Consulting with the design team.
• Ensuring high performance of applications and providing support.

Responsibilities

• Ability to translate Wireframes and Visual Designs into functional web apps using React, Node.js, and Mongo
• Creating RESTful services with Node.js
• Architect scalable web architectures
• Be responsive to change requests and feature requests Ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly

Experience

• 1-2 years with Node.js and Express
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative teams to communicate design and build ideas effectively
• Experience using asynchronous RESTful services (JSON)
• Experienced in creating RESTful web services and API
• Experience with JWT/OAuth
• Experience with MongoDB, MySql

Requirements

• Fluent knowledge of the latest HTML/CSS standards and best practices
• Working knowledge of JavaScript, React, Node.js and Express
• Understanding of HTTP methods and how server-side code is processed on the client
• Working knowledge of front end optimization and performance techniques
• Experience building responsive websites
• Able to handle multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Good understanding of overall web design including basic usability, accessibility, industry standards, architecture, and navigation