Senior Software Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior MERN Stack Developer to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance web applications using the MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js technology stack. You should be passionate about writing clean, scalable code and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable full-stack web applications using the MERN stack.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services and databases.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Lead code reviews and enforce best practices in design and development.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Ensure cross-platform optimization and responsiveness of applications.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Maintain documentation of software functionality and technical decisions.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Deep understanding of React.js and state management libraries like Redux or Context API.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Strong knowledge of MongoDB and Mongoose ORM.
• Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Good understanding of microservices, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT), and role-based access control.
• Experience with unit testing and testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with GraphQL or WebSockets.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Kubernetes).
• Previous experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Opportunities for upskilling and certifications
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Health insurance and wellness benefits

Job Title: Full Stack/ Frontend Developer

Location: Chennai, India

Duration: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Full Stack/ Frontend Developer to join our innovative team. If you are passionate about coding, problem-solving, and building intuitive user interfaces, we would love to hear from you! In this role, you’ll work closely with back-end developers and UX/UI designers to deliver exceptional web applications for the higher education sector.

Key Responsibilities

● Develop and maintain interactive, responsive, and user-friendly front-end applications using Java, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.

● Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate front-end functionality with back-end services.

● Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure user interfaces are visually appealing, functional, and consistent.

● Participate in code reviews and uphold high-quality coding standards. ● Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and optimize performance. ● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in front-end development.

Required Skills & Experience

● 4+ years of experience in Java-based front-end development.

● Strong experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks. ● Hands-on experience with Spring, Hibernate, Thymeleaf, Velocity, jQuery, and Java.

● Familiarity with RESTful APIs and front-end integration practices.

● Experience in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

● Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

● Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with strong communication skills. Preferred Skills

● Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, jQuery plugins, DataTables, etc.).

● Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

● Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

● Prior experience in higher education technology or education-related software.

Note: Experience with Thymeleaf and Velocity is good to have. Tapestry can be ignored as it is legacy. 

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

Tech Stack :

ANGULARJS, NODEJS, REQUIREJS, EXPRESSJS, HTML5, CSS3, JAVASCRIPT, AJAX, REST API, JQUERY, POSTGRESQL/MYSQL, MVC FRAMEWORK, MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE

Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Able to understand and create Documentation according to Client requirement.

Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, commented and maintainable code.
• Basic understanding of microservices.
• Basic understanding in designing, architecting, developing enterprise class products and solutions.
• Basic understanding of MVC frameworks.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance.
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Basic understanding data migration, transformation, and scripting.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Basic understanding of a back-end programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Proper understanding of OOPS concepts.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Understanding of startup culture.
• Good team player, Quick learner.