Staff Software Engineer - MERN Stack

MERN Stack Developer

Location: Surat, Gujarat (No WFH )

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer (MERN) with hands-on experience in building highly scalable, performance-driven applications. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development, microservices, and database optimization for large-scale systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that can handle high concurrency (1,000+ active users) while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams — including product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers — to deliver cutting-edge, enterprise-grade solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and distributed web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React/Next.js, Node.js).
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for high-performance, concurrent environments.
• Architect and manage MongoDB databases, ensuring high availability, efficient query performance, and scalability.
• Implement queueing systems (e.g., BullMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis Queues) for background jobs and asynchronous processing.
• Optimize server and client performance to support real-time data updates and high concurrent user loads.
• Collaborate with DevOps to improve deployment pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud scalability.
• Conduct thorough testing, profiling, and debugging to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize both code and infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning to ensure technical excellence and scalability across all layers.

Qualification / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 + years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using the MERN stack.
• Proven experience working on applications supporting 1,000+ concurrent users or large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in:
• Node.js (asynchronous programming, clustering, performance optimization)
• Next.js & React.js (SSR, CSR, and dynamic rendering)
• MongoDB (aggregation pipelines, indexing, schema design for scalability)
• Practical experience with message queues (BullMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis Streams).
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) to optimize performance.
• Experience with Docker and microservices-based architectures is a plus.
• Good understanding of API design, authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth), and security best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using Git-based version control.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to serverless computing (AWS Lambda).
• Experience with monitoring tools (New Relic, Datadog, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Experience in real-time communication (WebSockets, Socket.io).

Job Description

We are building a AI first employee referral product for SMBs that is going to change the way employee referrals are handled. We combine modern web technologies and cloud services to deliver a seamless experience both for the organizations and users .

• What You’ll DoBuild and maintain responsive, accessible UIs using React/Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and ShadCN UI
• Develop and scale backend services in Node.js, exposing clean REST or GraphQL APIs
• Integrate with Firebase and AWS for core functionality
• Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements into production-ready code
• Write clear, maintainable tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) and participate in code reviews
• Leverage AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT (and other productivity tools) to work effectively and solve problems faster
• What We’re Looking For1–2 years of professional full-stack development experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on work in React and Next.js
• Comfortable styling with Tailwind CSS and building component systems (e.g. ShadCN UI)
• Solid experience in Node.js backend development and API design
• Familiarity with Firebase services and basic AWS SDK usage
• Good understanding of Git workflows and CI/CD practices
• Ability to pick up new tools and frameworks (“and much more”) as needed
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a bias for action
• Nice to HaveBasic experience with Docker or containerized deployments
• Exposure to GraphQL or server-side rendering best practices
• Any prior work leveraging AI-powered tooling for development productivity
• What We OfferA chance to shape a core product from the ground up
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• Competitive compensation and learning stipends
• A supportive, knowledge-sharing culture with regular hackathons

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-3) proficient in MERN stack technologies to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and services using MERN stack technologies (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and Nest.js.
• Implement frontend components and user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Develop and integrate server-side logic using Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js.
• Utilize MongoDB and SQL databases to manage and optimize data storage solutions.
• Implement real-time communication and event-driven architectures using technologies like Socket.io.
• Deploy applications on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, and others as required.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices through code reviews and automated tests.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development practices and tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in software development with expertise in MERN stack technologies.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Next.js, React.js, Express.js, Nest.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of MongoDB and SQL databases, including database design and optimization.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB).
• Familiarity with real-time web applications and event-driven architectures using technologies like Socket.io.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

About Company

Our client delivers personalised luxury interior design to India’s discerning homeowners and corporates. Led by highly admired luxury brand builders, internationally trained designers, world-class technology professionals and curated teams of turnkey project execution specialists. We seek perfection in design and are committed to bringing back trust and excitement in the design process.  

Qualifications

• Software developer with skills to develop front-end and back-end systems in Web site development.
• The candidate number has hands-on experience in handling and developing code in JavaScript, React, HTML, PHP, MySQL, APACHE & NGINX to develop web-based applications.
• Knowledge of designing the user interface, developing servers and database designs & coding for mobile platforms would be added advantage.
• Work Experience: 6-7 Years

Requirements

•  Design and implementation of the overall web architecture.
•  “Pixel-perfect” implementation of our approved user interface.
•  Expertise in front-end technologies, including JavaScript,CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, jQuery
•  Design and deployment of our database
•  Ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability
•  Design and construction of our REST API
•  Integrating our front-end UI with the constructed API
•  Design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment
•  Designing Database - Expertise in databases like MySQL, other databases like MongoDB , and PostgreSQL Will be a plus.
•  Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
•  Overseeing and guiding the analysing, writing, building, and deployment of software.

What skills we are looking for?

• Writing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Up to the latest practices,
•  A relevant back-end programming language experience
•  Database design and management, including being up on the latest practices and associated versions
• Server management and deployment for the relevant environment
•  Familiarity with a relevant and globally supported framework

both front-end and back-end like React, and Laravel.

• Thorough understanding of user experience and possibly even product strategy
•  Experience implementing testing platforms and unit tests

Tech Lead – Software Development

Tech Lead will be responsible for development and project delivery. She will also provide technical and team leadership through coaching and mentorship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing and coaching team member in best practices in development
• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web- and desktop-based business applications built on new and legacy technologies.
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user’s requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code
• Package and support deployment of releases
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems
• Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget
• Ensure Team member adhere to the SDLC requirements

Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech./MCA or equivalent
• 12+ years’ experience as a Software Developer with at least 3+ years in a similar role
• Prior experience in a technical leadership position
• Proficient with .NET/Angular/React/Node JS and SQL
• Extensive hands-on Experience in ASP.Net Core, MVC.

• Excellent understanding of database tuning, design, optimization, and scaling using MS SQL and NoSQL databases

• In-depth knowledge and experience with developing web applications with service-oriented framework, Microservices and Rest APIs
• Extensive experience designing and developing enterprise grade software
• Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments
• Experience with agile development methodologies including Kanban and Scrum
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency
• Experience with debugging, performance profiling and optimization
• Comprehensive understanding of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques and theories

Synapsica is a growth stage HealthTech startup founded by alumni from IIT Kharagpur, AIIMS New Delhi, and IIM Ahmedabad. We believe healthcare needs to be transparent and objective, while being affordable. Every patient has the right to know exactly what is happening in their bodies and they don’t have to rely on cryptic 2 liners given to them as diagnosis.

Towards this aim, we are building an artificial intelligence enabled cloud based platform to analyze medical images and create 2.0 of advanced radiologist reporting.

We are backed by Y Combinator and other investors from India, US and Japan. We are proud to have GE, AIIMS, the Spinal Kinetics as our partners.

Join us, if you find this as exciting as we do!

Description:

We are looking for a skilled computer programmer who is comfortable with both front and back end programming. Hands-on with UI and server-side is highly desirable.

You will get hands-on experience in the latest technologies and skills including product design and architecture. This role is ideal for you if you have a background in Full Stack development and are looking for the next level of career growth in a fast paced, learning based and merit driven work environment.

Responsibilities:
- Work alongwith teams and product managers to ideate software solutions. 
- Design, build and develop front end application features.
- Design, build and develop microservices and backend server applications.
- Designing and scaling databases and servers.
- Ensuring analysis, efficiency, responsiveness and cross-platform compatibility of applications through captured  metrics, testing frameworks, and debugging methodologies.
- Owning and delivering end-to-end products, features, enhancements.
- Hands-on coding and development.
- Technical documentation through all stages of development

Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 6-10 years of experience.
- Hands on with Reactjs or similar framework/library.
- Proficiency with server side languages such as Nodejs, Python.
- Proficiency with at least one no-sql database such as MongoDB.
- Good understanding of CI/CD processes.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Very high sense of ownership.
- Deep interest and passion for technology