Mean Stack Developer

Role Summary

We are looking for a seasoned Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise in PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and modern frontend experience using React (Vue.js or Angular exposure is a plus). The ideal candidate should possess a full-stack mindset with experience in building scalable REST APIs and interactive UI applications.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end feature development (Backend + Frontend)
• Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable applications
• Build and optimize REST APIs and reusable UI components
• Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews
• Mentor junior developers and ensure coding best practices
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Architects
• Focus on performance tuning and security enhancements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in PHP (Laravel/Symfony)
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Expertise in React.js (Vue.js/Angular acceptable)
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with scalable and maintainable application architecture

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Full-stack exposure with Node.js
• Experience with MongoDB / NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Cloud platforms
• Knowledge of HCM and Payroll domain

1. Develop and maintain server-side logic and APIs using Node.js.
2. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
3. Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.
4. Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
5. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
6. Follow best practices for testing, deployment, and code quality.
7. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to gather requirements and understand user needs.
• Design and develop web applications using the MERN stack.
• Write clean and efficient code for both the front-end and back-end.
• Ensure the creation of responsive and cross-browser compatible web applications.
• Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, and participate in code reviews.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for front-end interactions.
• Integrate third-party libraries and APIs when required.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends and best practices.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to meet project deadlines.
• Document code and technical specifications.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience as a MERN Stack Developer.
• Proficiency in Node.js and Express.js for building the back-end of web applications.
• Strong knowledge and experience in React.js for front-end development.
• Expertise in MongoDB for database design and management.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, ES6+
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration.
• Ability to work with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Problem-solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job Description
We are looking for Full Stack Engineer who can turn ideas into extremely reliable, beautifully written code that other people – or you, six months into the future – will find easy to comprehend and modify. You have mastered more than one technology stack in your life, and you are comfortable with the idea of mastering several more. You're competent at high levels and low levels. Technology is a means and not the ends for you.

Responsibilities
Lead and build team to deliver best product(s).
Work closely with client as they build  features, functionality and applications to make system best.
Develop visioning skills and ability to see the big picture
Implement and contribute to engineering practices and processes
Help your team decide what technologies to use. Every engineer is able to propose better ways to do things

Skills and Qualifications
Back End : NodeJS and / or PHP
Front End : ReactJs, Angular and / or PHP
Experience of full stack web development, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3 and TypeScript. DevOps knowledge is a plus
Ability to clearly communicate technical issues to laymen and to translate their feedback
An inclination to contribute to the creative process
A devotion to delivering the best possible user experience
Technology expertise with insights about technology trends and solutions
Team-player, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience with MySQL, and/or Cassandra, MongoDB desired

Zobaze is an early-stage startup, based out of THUB, Hyderabad.

Experienced developers who can develop Mobile Applications using Flutter.

Work closely with founders on building product.

Requirements -

Strong Knowledge of Javascript

Experience in building PWA with Angular or similar

Should have an idea on Google Cloud Functions or Amazon Lamda

Good Experience in Node JS

Product mindset, ability to take product manager hat if required in the future.

Have to do multiple tasks if required

Stock Options ( ESOP )

Note: It's not a 9to5 job.

A lot to learn.