MERN Stack Developer (Node.js & Backend API Specialist)

Full–time

Posted on: 4 days ago

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