MERN Stack Developer (Node.js & Backend API Specialist)
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Job Description
Role Overview
We are looking for a hands-on MERN Stack Developer with strong backend & API development expertise. The ideal candidate should be comfortable owning backend architecture, building scalable APIs, integrating databases, and collaborating closely with frontend and product teams.
You’ll work on real-world production systems, not just CRUD apps.
Key Responsibilities: Backend & API Development
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js & Express.js
- Build secure authentication & authorization systems (JWT, OAuth, role-based access)
- Handle high-performance backend logic, async flows, and error handling
- Optimize APIs for speed, scalability, and security
Database & Architecture
- Design schemas and manage MongoDB (indexes, aggregations, performance tuning)
- Work with relational DBs (MySQL/PostgreSQL) when required
- Write clean, maintainable, and reusable backend code
- Implement caching (Redis preferred)
Frontend (MERN)
- Develop responsive UI using React.js
- Integrate frontend with backend APIs
- State management using Redux / Context API
DevOps & Best Practices
- Experience with Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines
- Deploy applications on AWS / Azure / GCP
- Write unit & integration tests
- Follow coding standards, security best practices, and documentation
Required SkillsMust-Have
- Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js
- REST API design & development
- MongoDB (schema design, aggregation pipeline)
- React.js fundamentals
- Authentication (JWT, OAuth)
- Git & version control
- API testing using Postman / Swagger
Good-to-Have
- Microservices architecture
- GraphQL
- Redis / Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Serverless (AWS Lambda)
- Payment gateway integration
- Experience with large-scale or high-traffic applications
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Must have own Hi end laptop for work.
- Do you have 2+ years of hands-on experience in MERN Stack development?
- Have you built production-ready APIs using Node.js & Express.js?
- Have you independently designed RESTful APIs (not just consumed them)?
- Have you designed MongoDB schemas for large-scale applications?
- Have you implemented API security measures (rate limiting, input validation)?
- Have you deployed applications on AWS / Azure / GCP?
- Have you worked on high-traffic or large-user-base systems?
- Are you comfortable owning backend modules end-to-end?
Education
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience
- Node.js & Express: 2 years (Required)
- REST API Design: 2 years (Preferred)
- MongoDB: 2 years (Preferred)
Location:
- Hyderabad, Telangana (Required)
Work Location: In person
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