MERN Stack developer

Knowmax is a global B2B SaaS platform built to elevate customer experience through intelligent knowledge management. We enable customer-facing teams to access the right answers instantly—across contact centers, digital channels, and field support—driving consistency, efficiency, and satisfaction at scale.

Preferred Profile: Candidates with prior experience working on product development in a startup environment.

Core Backend Skills

• Node.js Mastery
• Deep understanding of event loop, async patterns (Promises, async/await).
• Experience with frameworks like Express, NestJS, Fastify.
• Writing scalable APIs (REST), middleware, and modular code.
• Database Expertise
• SQL/Postgres – schema design, complex joins, indexing, query optimization.
• Knowledge of transactions, isolation levels, and migrations.
• Basic familiarity with ORMs (Sequelize/TypeORM/Prisma) and raw queries.
• Architecture & Design
• Ability to design backend systems
• Good understanding of API versioning, caching strategies (Redis).

Frontend (Average Skill Expected)

• Comfortable with React (or Nuxt/Vue) for building and maintaining UIs.
• Basic understanding of state management (Redux, Vuex, Pinia).
• Familiarity with component-based architecture and UI libraries (Material UI, Tailwind).
• Can debug UI issues but not expected to be a design/UX expert.

Other Expectations

• Code Quality – Writing unit tests (Jest/Mocha), code reviews, and maintaining clean architecture.
• Problem-Solving – Strong data structures and algorithmic skills (not as intense as SD3/Architect).
• Collaboration – Able to mentor juniors, break down tasks, and work closely with product and QA.
• Performance & Security – Understands security best practices (OWASP) and performance profiling.

What is the role?

You will be responsible for developing and designing front-end web architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, and working alongside graphic designers for web design features, among other duties. You will be responsible for the functional/technical track of the project

‍Key Responsibilities

• Developing front end website architecture

• Designing user interactions on web pages

• Developing back end website applications

• Creating servers and databases for functionality

• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones

• Ensuring responsiveness of applications

• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features

• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product

• Designing and developing APIs

• Meeting both technical and consumer needs

• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages

What are we looking for?

An enthusiastic individual with the following skills. Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not match all of it. We are open to promising candidates who are passionate about their work and are team players.

• Education - BE/MCA or equivalent

• Overall 4+ years of experience

• Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks

• Worked on open source technologies – NodeJs, ReactJs, python, Mysql, No SQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

• Good experience with Front-end technologies like Javascript frameworks, Reactjs, Angularjs

• Backend exposure – good knowledge of building API

• Worked on serverless technologies

• Efficient in building microservices in combining server & fronted

• Knowledge of cloud architecture

• Should have sound working experience with relational and columnar DB

• Should be innovative and communicative in approach

• Will be responsible for functional/technical track of a project

Whom will you work with?

You will work with a top-notch tech team, working closely with the architect and engineering head. 

We’re hiring a hands-on Full-Stack Developer to join as our first technical hire and help turn our operational edge into scalable software. You’ll work directly with the founding team to:

* Build internal and guest-facing tools in React

* Develop a Node.js backend to power core workflows

* Integrate with property management software APIs (e.g., Guesty, Hostaway, Airbnb)

* Implement and extend functionality using AI APIs like OpenAI (required)

Our Stack

* Frontend: React

* Backend: Node.js (Express or similar)

* Database: MongoDB or Postgres

* APIs: REST/GraphQL, PMS integrations

* AI: OpenAI API and related services

Must-Have Skills

* 2+ years of full-stack development experience

* Strong proficiency in React and Node.js

* Demonstrated experience integrating external APIs (especially SaaS or PMS platforms)

* Familiarity working with OpenAI or other AI APIs

* Ability to work independently and ship quickly

Nice to Have

* Background in hospitality, rentals, or operational software

* Experience building dashboards or guest lifecycle tools

* Bonus: Prior experience with Guesty, Hostaway, or PMS APIs

1. Develop back-end using Node.js, database (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc) other latest technologies
2. Take end-to-end ownership of modules
3. Get an opportunity to solve Edu-tech problem statements

1. Bachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
2. Proven 3+ years of experience working as a Back-end developer.
3. Must have a good understanding of Node.Js, Javascript, and MongoDB.
4. Must have good knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms.
5. Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills is a must.
6. Excellent analytical and time management skills.
7. Interest in the game industry, since you will be working with people crazy for developing and playing games.

1. Familiarity with discord bot, no-code automation tools like Zapier, http://Automate.io">Automate.io, Airtable and their api’s is a plus.
2. A basic understanding of front-end technologies like React.js, HTML, CSS

• We are a funded start-up, recently closed our seed funding with Kalaari Capital and with a few renowned investors in past like - Village global, FirstCheque, some experience founders such as https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandc/">Anand (FB, Snapdeal), Srini (Founder, TutorVista), https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambareesh-murty-b35803/">Ambareesh (Founder, Pepperfry) and many more!
• We’re tackling a big problem with an even bigger potential to become a launchpad for the entire game industry globally. Participants in our existing cohorts say https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVOvwIVo57tlYxGB61mSpH22j3IvM3D_p">great things about us!

This role comes with:

✔️ Competitive Salary

✔️ Annual Bonus

✔️ Stock Options

✔️ Unlimited Leaves (oh yes! we don’t track leaves)

• You need to stay active and keep an eye on the regular updates
• Efficient time management is encouraged.
• Take ownership of your work and can work independently on assigned projects/tasks.

Jhandewalan, New Delhi

• Proficient in creating Web (Responsive) applications using Angular 8+, AngularJS, JavaScript, JQuery. 
• Experience developing/consuming RESTAPIs
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages Like Java, Python and JavaScript frameworks(e.g. Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g.MSSQL, MySQL), and UI/UX design
• Hands-on experience with code versioning systems like Git, SVN.