MERN Stack Developer - Remote

Company Description

WageWorks is Zambia's leading automated payroll system, specifically designed to simplify salary processing, tax compliance, and employee management for businesses of all sizes. The company provides a secure, cloud-based platform that ensures precision and efficiency in handling statutory deductions such as NAPSA and PAYE. With features like real-time reporting, seamless integration, and an intuitive interface, WageWorks enables businesses to save time, minimize errors, and maintain compliance. By merging automation with efficiency, WageWorks is revolutionizing payroll management in Zambia.

Role Description

This is a full-time, remote position for a MERN Stack Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js). Day-to-day responsibilities include writing clean and scalable code, debugging applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, integrating APIs, and ensuring application performance optimization. The developer will also participate in code reviews and contribute to overall team development efforts.

Job Responsibility

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable web applications.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).

• Perform unit testing for developed modules and assist in integration testing.

• Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and functionality.

• Participate in project planning, code reviews, and technical discussions.

• Understand client requirements and deliver solutions that meet expectations.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in web development.

• Support deployment and ensure CI/CD practices are followed.

• Contribute to documentation, both technical and functional.

Required Skill

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).

• Strong understanding of JavaScript and familiarity with TypeScript.

• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.

• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.

• Familiarity with MVC architecture and design patterns.

• Proficiency in working with RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

• Experience in developing responsive and user-friendly web interfaces.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum processes.

• Basic knowledge of version control systems like Git.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.