Senior MERN Stack Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior MERN Stack Developer with 8–10 years of professional experience to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, excellent coding practices, and proven experience in leading teams and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of applications using the MERN stack.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable web applications.
• Provide architectural guidance and establish coding best practices.
• Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and cloud solutions (AWS/Azure).
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in MERN stack.
• Strong proficiency in:
• MongoDB (data modeling, aggregation, indexing, optimization).
• Express.js & Node.js (REST APIs, microservices, middleware).
• React.js (hooks, state management, Redux/Context API).
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript (preferred).
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), JSON, Webpack, Babel.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
• Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, data encryption, etc.).
• Strong database design skills and ability to optimize queries.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in microservices architecture and serverless functions.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and real-time frameworks (Socket.io, WebSockets).
• Exposure to DevOps practices and cloud-native development.
• Prior experience in team leadership/technical lead roles.
• Contribution to open-source projects or active GitHub portfolio.

Job Type: Full-time