Backend Developer

You are an experienced Back-end Developer with expertise in the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack required to join our team. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing server-side logic and APIs for web applications using Node.js and Express.js, as well as integrating with MongoDB for data storage. You should have a strong understanding of back-end development using the MERN stack, and be proficient in JavaScript, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and RESTful APIs. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable web applications that meet business requirements. Your key responsibilities will include: - Designing, developing, and implementing server-side logic and APIs for web applications using Node.js and Express.js in the MERN stack. - Collaborating with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into functional and efficient back-end solutions. - Optimizing server-side performance and scalability, and ensuring data integrity and security in MongoDB. - Implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms for user access and permissions. - Troubleshooting and resolving back-end defects and issues, and ensuring smooth integration between front-end and back-end components. - Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and conducting thorough code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices. - Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in back-end development, and recommending best practices to improve software development processes. - Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, and providing technical expertise to assist in decision-making processes. - Participating in agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience (4+ years) as a Back-end Developer, with expertise in the MERN stack. - Strong proficiency in back-end technologies such as Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and related libraries or frameworks. - Experience with RESTful APIs, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and API integration. - Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, and experience with agile development methodologies. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other back-end technologies, such as GraphQL or Django. - Knowledge of front-end technologies such as React, Redux, HTML, CSS, and related libraries or frameworks. - Experience with data modeling and database design, and familiarity with NoSQL databases. - Familiarity with cloud-based development environments and deployment tools, such as AWS or Azure. - Experience with testing frameworks and tools for back-end development. - Familiarity with performance optimization techniques and tools for back-end development. - Understanding of microservices architecture and experience with building scalable APIs. - Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment.,