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We are looking for a MERN Stack Developer with 2+ years of real-world experience who thinks beyond CRUD APIs and UI screens. This role is for someone who understands how full-stack systems are designed, cares about scalability, performance, security, and clean architecture, and takes ownership of features end-to-end.

We value ownership, speed, clean code, and smart problem-solving. If you enjoy building products from scratch, thinking in systems, and shipping meaningful features—not just “finishing tasks”—this role is for you.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js
• Build scalable and maintainable backend APIs with proper validation, error handling, and security
• Develop clean, reusable, and performant React components
• Design database schemas and optimize queries for performance and scalability
• Translate product and business requirements into solid technical solutions
• Design frontend and backend architecture that can scale as the product grows
• Handle authentication, authorization, roles, and permissions
• Work with async operations, background jobs, and API integrations
• Manage application state properly (React state, context, or state libraries)
• Handle edge cases: loading, failure states, retries, and fallbacks
• Write clean, readable, and well-structured JavaScript / TypeScript code
• Follow and continuously improve coding standards and best practices
• Debug production issues using logs, reasoning, and root-cause analysis
• Review PRs, give constructive feedback, and contribute to team learning
• Work with designers to deliver good UX, not just “working UI”
• Collaborate closely with QA, design, and product teams
• Think ahead—identify technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and improvement areas
• Use AI tools responsibly to speed up development, debugging, and learning (with understanding)

✅ Qualifications Must Have

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with the MERN stack
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, including OOP concepts
• Solid experience with Node.js & Express
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, schema design, indexing, and aggregation
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Strong understanding of async/await, promises, event loop
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, responsive design (Tailwind / Bootstrap preferred)
• Experience with React hooks, component lifecycle, and state management
• Use React performance optimizations such as: React.memo useCallback, useMemo
• Implement code splitting and lazy loading using dynamic imports
• Work on or understand micro-frontend architecture and module federation
• Experience handling authentication (JWT, sessions, OAuth)
• Familiarity with Git, code reviews, and basic CI/CD concepts
• Exposure to real production issues (performance, bugs, scaling, failures, debugging)

Good to Have (Big Plus)

• Knowledge of Next.js or server-side rendering concepts
• Experience with Redis, queues (kafka, rabbitmq), or background jobs
• Experience with Docker, cloud deployments, or Nginx
• Understanding of performance tuning and lazy loading
• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment

❌ Who Should Not Apply

Please do not apply if:

• You only focus on “closing tickets” without questioning why something is being built
• You lack strong JavaScript fundamentals (arrays, objects, async/await, promises, event loop)
• You mostly copy-paste code without understanding it
• You never think about edge cases, failures, retries, or resilience
• You depend heavily on others for architecture or technical direction
• You avoid responsibility and say things like:
• “Frontend issue”
• “Backend issue”
• “It was already like this”
• “QA didn’t catch it”
• You are not comfortable explaining your code, decisions, or design choices
• You expect exact step-by-step instructions for every task
• You are not interested in learning and improving as a full-stack engineer

👉 This role is not for task executors.

We want problem solvers, thinkers and owners.

Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead)

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Ahmedabad (Hybrid / On-site preferred)

Salary: Flexible for the right candidate

Note: This role is strictly for Ahmedabad-based (local) candidates. On-site presence is mandatory.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead) to lead technical delivery and oversee end-to-end system execution. The ideal candidate will take ownership of architecture, ensure high-quality engineering standards, mentor junior team members, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

This role is best suited for a hands-on professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and taking full responsibility for technical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems
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• Own system architecture and technical decision-making
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• Lead code reviews and enforce clean, modular, and maintainable code practices
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• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and provide technical solutions
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• Mentor and guide junior developers to improve overall team performance
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• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of applications
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• Drive best practices across development, deployment, and CI/CD workflows
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• Design and integrate Generative AI–powered features where applicable (e.g., chatbots, content generation, automation tools)

Required Technical Skills

Backend (Must-Have)

• Strong experience with Node.js (Express.js / NestJS)
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• RESTful API design and implementation
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• Database design, optimization, and performance tuning
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• Experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL
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• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
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• Authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC)
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• Willingness to learn Python and its frameworks (Django / FastAPI)
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• Basic Python knowledge is an added advantage
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• Experience with React.js or Next.js
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• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
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• Component-driven architecture and reusable UI patterns
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• State management using Redux / Zustand / Context API
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• Responsive UI development using MUI, Ant Design, or Tailwind CSS
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Engineering Practices

• Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab
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• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
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• Experience with Docker and containerization
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• Familiarity with clean architecture and modular design patterns
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Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Microservices architecture
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• Experience with Prisma ORM
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• DevOps exposure (AWS, EC2, Vercel, Docker, Nginx)
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• Caching solutions such as Redis
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• Queue systems (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
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• Exposure to AI / LLM integrations
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Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
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• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
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• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior developers
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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• Reliable, consistent, and delivery-focused
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• Leadership maturity and professionalism
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• Work with development teams and product managers to create software solutions.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build the front-end of applications.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve the software.

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant field.
Experience with Java, Spring, and Restful API's.
Experience with Database development (MySQL, Postgres, etc).

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role. Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js).
Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design.
Experience with AWS or other cloud environments

Hello,

We are conducting Walk In Interviews for MCA & MSc IT in .Net OR Java OR MEAN/MERN OR QA technology for a rewarding career with Gateway group of companies:

Interview would consist of an assessment Test, Technical round and HR round. (as per your performance at each stage).

Selected candidates would be put under a short training program and then would start working with us on live projects:

Eligibility Criteria
Good Communication Skills
Good Analytical Skills
Batch Year 2020/21/22

About US:

Established in 1997, The Gateway Corp (http://www.thegatewaycorp.com">www.thegatewaycorp.com), is a privately held global enterprise, headquartered in India & The Netherlands. The Gateway Corp is the principal holding company and promoter of all Gateway Group Companies, comprising of 20 independent operating companies across 17 countries. Each Gateway Group Company operates independently under the guidance & supervision of its board of directors & shareholders. These companies consist of publicly listed companies, companies focused on disruptive innovation & research, joint ventures, industry focused technology consulting companies, technology platforms and software services companies. The inherent DNA of each Gateway Group Company is to deliver tangible & measurable business value to global customers.

Each brand at Gateway specializes in offering a niche capability to our clientele across 30+ countries around the world. Our businesses run on the same set of values and ethics, with a singular motto of adding an incremental value to our clients’ businesses. We have a shared mission and we collectively work towards it within our chosen specified areas.

Key Highlights:

• Headquartered in India & Netherlands.
• Branches in 16 Countries.
• 7 Development Centers across the globe
• 12 practices, Catering to 8 Industries.
• Global Team Strength of 1600.
• 100% Debt Free since inception.
• 80% Repeat Business from existing customers
• Best human practices, Audited and certified by Intertek, external agency.
• Onsite opportunities (Short term & Long term).
• Celebrating Womanhood & Motherhood separate policies for women employees.

What do we do?

About MobileFirst: Mobile design & development studio focusing on great mobile app experiences. We have great exposure working with Startups, Enterprises and Design Studios. MobileFirst has worked with customers from the USA, India, UK, Kenya, and Israel.

We have catered to clients in Automobiles, Paints, Fashion, Sports, Transportation, Food, Music, Coupons, Smart Parking, Uber for X, etc.
 

What are we looking for?

• 1+ yr experience with React JS & React Web UI
• MEAN Stack or MERN Stack Experience is required
• MongoDB, Express JS, Angular JS & NodeJS  
• Understanding of React & Redux is required
• Experience with MongoDB, Postgresql, MySQL database
• Comfortable in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction coupled with team collaboration and open communication
• Understanding of RESTful web services
• Work in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere to develop new ideas that adapt to evolving user needs
• Experience using Git / GitHub

What should you have?

• Amazing debugging skills and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of Opensource Libraries & frameworks  
• Command over algorithms, design trends & knowledge about popular applications on App 

Who are we looking for?

Tech Savvy. Fast learner. Leader. 
We don't see your college degree or we don't care if you are a dropout. 

Job Perks

• Great Fun Learning exposure
• Training and Seminars on new Technologies
• Startup Experience
• Flexible timings and "work from home" options