NPrep - Full Stack Developer - Node.js

Description : About NPrepNPrep is dedicated to revolutionizing the educational technology space by delivering cutting-edge, highly engaging mobile and web learning solutions. We believe in providing students with a seamless, high-performance experience, and we rely on modern, scalable, and integrated technology to achieve this mission. We are looking for a highly versatile Senior Full Stack Node.js Developer to drive the development of our core platform.As a Full Stack Developer at NPrep, you will have end-to-end ownership of features, from database schema design and API development to creating highly responsive, accessible user interfaces. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with 2 to 6 years of professional experience who thrives on versatility and ensuring technical excellence across the entire application stack.Key Responsibilities : Backend & Data (Node.js Focus) : - API Design & Implementation : Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs using Node.js (Express.js, NestJS, etc.).- Database Management : Own and optimize the data layer using MySQL, including complex query writing, indexing strategies, and schema migrations to support new features.- Architecture : Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring our backend services are robust, maintainable, and designed for high availability and load.Frontend & UI/UX : - User Interface Development : Build clean, intuitive, and fully responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React).- Code Quality : Ensure high-fidelity implementation of UI/UX designs using HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors/utility frameworks like Tailwind CSS.- Testing : Implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for both frontend and backend codebases.DevOps & Ownership : - CI/CD : Utilize GitHub Actions to automate continuous integration, testing, and deployment processes across our environments.- Monitoring : Implement and manage application performance monitoring (APM) and logging tools to proactively identify and resolve production issues.- Mentorship : Mentor junior team members on full-stack best practices, secure coding standards, and overall system design.Required Qualifications (Must-Haves) : - Experience : 26 years of professional experience delivering scalable, production-ready software as a Full Stack Developer.- Backend Expertise : Expert proficiency in building server-side applications with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript.- Frontend Proficiency : Strong command of at React, including state management and component lifecycle.- Database Mastery : Deep experience with relational databases, specifically MySQL, including advanced querying and performance optimization.- DevOps : Proven ability to set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions for automated deployments.- Testing : Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, well-tested code across the full stack.- Product Focus : Ability to translate abstract product requirements into concrete, functional, and aesthetically pleasing features.Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Haves) : - Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and technologies like Docker.- Familiarity with caching layers (Redis) and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).- Prior experience in the EdTech domain or working on complex high-traffic B2C applications.Why NPrep? : - Impact & Mission : Your code will be the primary interface for our students. You will directly shape the tool that helps thousands (soon hundreds of thousands) of nurses achieve their dreams and improve healthcare in India. This is work with purpose.- Autonomy & Creative Freedom : We hate red-tape and micro-management. As our Senior Flutter Developer, youll have the freedom to make key architectural decisions, choose libraries, and shape the apps look and feel. Its your creation to perfect.- Fast Growth & Learning : NPrep is a rocketship in its early stages. Youll be at the forefront of scaling a mobile-first product, working closely with founders (seasoned AIIMS doctors-turned-entrepreneurs) and a passionate core team. You'll grow 10x solving real-world scaling challenges.- Founder Access & Influence : Youll work hand-in-hand with the founding team on product and strategy. Youll have a direct say in the mobile roadmap and see your ideas come to life quickly.- Career-Defining Role : This is a rare opportunity to be the lead architect of a consumer app scaling to a nationwide user base. Successfully building and scaling the NPrep app will put your career on the map.- Flexible Work Culture : We believe in outcomes, not office hours. Work from our HQ in the historic city of Jodhpur or work remotely when it suits you were flexible as long as the job gets done. We foster a relaxed, startup-casual environment where your code and creativity are what count. (ref:hirist.tech)