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

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