MERN Stack Developer Intern (Unpaid)

About

We are looking for a passionate MERN Stack Developer Intern who is eager to learn, build, and grow in a fast-paced development environment. You will work closely with our team on real-world projects using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and AWS services, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack web development and modern workflows.

Internship Details

Location: Remote

Duration: 6 Months

Type: Internship (Unpaid)

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and user-friendly web applications using Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
• Work with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB for backend and API integration.
• Deploy applications on AWS EC2 and assist in maintaining cloud environments.
• Collaborate with design and backend teams for consistent functionality and UI integration.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance.
• Contribute to code reviews and improve existing workflows.
• Learn and work with Git version control and Agile practices.

Required Skills

Frontend: Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (ES6+)

Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, MongoDB

Tools: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman

Concepts

• Component-based architecture and React hooks
• State management (Context API or Redux preferred)
• Responsive design and modern UI/UX principles
• Basic understanding of authentication, APIs, and databases

Good To Have

• Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and authentication mechanisms
• Familiarity with AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM
• Knowledge of API rate limits, refresh tokens, and session management
• Experience with deployment platforms like AWS, Vercel, Render, or Netlify
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices
• Basic understanding of MongoDB Atlas and cloud databases
• Experience with environment variables and secure configuration
• Awareness of SEO and performance optimization in Next.js apps

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about web development and learning new technologies
• Has built personal or academic projects using the MERN stack or Next.js
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Writes clean and readable code
• Communicates effectively and works well in a team

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in full-stack development with Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud deployment
• Exposure to collaborative software development (Git, Agile, etc.)
• Certificate of Completion
• Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance