Software Developer (Node.js, MERN Stack)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Software Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using the MERN stack. The role involves collaboration with front-end and back-end teams to create high-performance web applications and APIs. The developer will also be expected to participate in the entire application lifecycle, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, including concept, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers, designers, and stakeholders to gather and understand project requirements.
• Design and implement efficient and reusable backend and frontend components using the MERN stack.
• Develop robust and scalable APIs using Node.js and Express.js for seamless integration with frontend components.
• Build responsive and user-friendly UI components using React.js, ensuring high performance and optimal user experience.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Write efficient and well-documented code following best practices and industry standards.
• Debug and resolve software defects and technical issues as they arise during the development and testing phases.
• Collaborate with the QA team to conduct thorough testing to identify and address any performance or functionality gaps.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve development practices.
• Contribute to improving development processes and workflows for enhanced team efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: B.Tech (Computer Science/Information Technology), BCA, or MCA.
• Experience: 2-8 years in software development with a focus on web applications.
• Mandatory Skills:
  • Experience with building RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
  • Solid understanding of the MERN stack and its components.
  • Knowledge of database systems, particularly MongoDB, and experience with data modeling.
  • Proficiency in JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React.
  • Experience in writing unit test cases using frameworks like Mocha & Chai.
  • Ability to build performant and SEO-friendly web applications using React.js and Next.js.
  • Hands-on experience in rendering Next.js apps using Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG).
  • Understanding of core web vitals.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud providers such as AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Experience

• 2-8 years of relevant experience in software development, particularly with web applications using the MERN stack.

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