MERN Stack Developer

Job Title : MERN Stack Developer

Experience : 2- 6 Years

Location : Gurugram

Employment Type : Full-time

Joining : Immediate

About the Role :

- We are looking for an experienced and passionate MERN Full Stack Developer with 2- 6 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and delivering scalable web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, , React, ) and TypeScript, along with a good understanding of modern frameworks, architecture design, automation, and best coding practices.

- The selected candidate will play a key role in developing robust applications, optimizing performance, ensuring code quality, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates with team leadership or mentoring experience will be preferred for senior positions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, test, and deploy end-to-end software solutions using the MERN stack.

- Participate in all phases of the SDLC including requirement analysis, architecture design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

- Build scalable, efficient, and reusable components, libraries, and frameworks.

- Integrate and manage third-party APIs (REST/SOAP) and SDKs.

- Implement authentication and authorization using JWT, OAuth2.0, and related standards.

- Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and standards.

- Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to coding guidelines, and maintain clean Git workflows (branching, merging, PRs).

- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product, and Business teams to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

- Work with databases (MongoDB, MySQL) to design schemas, optimize queries, and ensure efficient data handling.

- Implement responsive UI using React, , Tailwind CSS, and modern CSS3 features (Grid, Flexbox, media queries).

- Write unit and integration tests using frameworks like Jest and Enzyme and adopt test-driven development practices.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues while ensuring application performance and scalability.

- Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks and suggest improvements to enhance development efficiency.

For senior candidates :

- Lead and mentor a small team of developers, conduct design reviews, and guide technical decisions.

- Define development workflows, enforce coding standards, and ensure delivery excellence.

- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies.

- Introduce automation and AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, etc.) for faster prototyping and debugging.

Technical Skills :

- Frontend & Backend : MERN Stack (MongoDB, , React, )

- Programming Language : TypeScript (frontend backend)

- Frameworks & Libraries : , Express, Tailwind CSS

- Authentication & Security : JWT, OAuth2.0, session management

- Frontend Development : React hooks, state management, CSS3 (Grid, Flexbox, media queries), responsive design

- Database Management : MongoDB and MySQL (DDL/DML, indexing, query optimization)

- API Development : REST API standards, scalable API design, integration with external services

- Testing : Jest, Enzyme, and other unit/integration testing frameworks; TDD practices

- Version Control : Git and GitHub (branching, merging, pull requests, conflict resolution)

- Documentation : Jsdoc, Markdown, code commenting, and best documentation practices

- File Formats : JSON, XML, Markdown

Good to Have :

- DevOps & CI/CD : GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes

- Operating Systems : Linux command-line skills, shell scripting basics

- Cloud Technologies : AWS or Azure (Lambda, Functions, serverless architecture)

- UI Libraries : Chakra UI (basic understanding)

- Automation & Deployment : Containerization and CI/CD pipeline setup

- Mobile Development : Basic understanding of Android (Java)

- AI Tools : Experience using GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or other AI-assisted development tools

- Agile Practices : Familiarity with Scrum/Kanban, sprint management, and task prioritization

- Open Source : Understanding of open-source contribution workflows

Candidate Profile :

- 2- 6 years of hands-on experience in Full Stack Development using the MERN stack.

- Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript with solid understanding of asynchronous programming and design patterns.

- Proven ability to design, build, and maintain scalable and secure applications.

- Experience working in agile environments with CI/CD pipelines.

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

- For senior roles : proven experience in team mentoring, technical leadership, or architectural decision-making.

- Passionate about emerging technologies, automation, and building high-performance systems.