Full-Stack Developer (MERN Stack, Financial Services)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Full-Stack Developer with expertise in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), workflows, and PostgreSQL to join our innovative team building cutting-edge solutions for financial services and banking. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance applications, integrating front-end and back-end components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, product managers and designers, to deliver robust products tailored to the financial industry, leveraging your expertise in product development and financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Node.js, Express.js, React, and PostgreSQL.
• Implement and manage workflows to orchestrate complex, reliable, and scalable business processes.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support seamless front-end and back-end integration.
• Collaborate with designers using Figma to translate UI/UX designs into responsive, user-friendly React components.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth) tailored to financial services requirements.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance for scalability and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and Agile sprint planning.
• Contribute to product development strategies, leveraging expertise in financial services and banking to deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement in development processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer with expertise in the MERN stack.
• Proven experience in product development, preferably in financial services or banking.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Express.js for building scalable APIs and server-side logic.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, querying, and optimization.
• Proficiency in React for building dynamic, responsive front-end interfaces.
• Experience with workflows (preferably using Temporal) for managing distributed systems and business processes.
• Familiarity with Figma for collaborating with design teams and implementing UI/UX designs.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, especially for financial applications (e.g., encryption, compliance with PCI-DSS).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a product-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TypeScript for type-safe development.
• Familiarity with financial industry standards (e.g., ISO 20022, GDPR, or other regulatory frameworks).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) for unit and integration testing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.