Job Description
Role : Senior Full Stack Developer (MERN Stack)
Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Location : On-site, Bengaluru
Company Overview
EmployAbility.AI is an AI-driven career enablement platform dedicated to transforming how individuals and organizations navigate the future of work. We are committed to democratizing access to meaningful employment by using advanced artificial intelligence, real-time labor market data, and intelligent career pathways to bridge the gap between skills and opportunities.
Our platform empowers job seekers with personalized career insights, learning recommendations, and job-matching tools while enabling organizations to make smarter hiring and workforce development decisions. By aligning talent capabilities with market demand, we help create a more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready workforce.
At EmployAbility.AI, we’re not just building software—we’re building solutions that make employability equitable, data-driven, and scalable.
Job Role : Senior Full Stack Developer (MERN Stack)
We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). In this role, you’ll not only contribute to the core product but also mentor junior developers, shape technical architecture, and play a critical role in scaling our platform for enterprise-level performance and reliability.
You will work cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, designers, and data teams to create intuitive, secure, and efficient web experiences for a growing global user base. This role is ideal for developers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building impactful, future-ready technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full-stack web applications using the MERN stack.
- Architect scalable and maintainable backend services, ensuring performance and security best practices.
- Guide the creation of responsive and interactive UIs using React.js and modern design systems.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services; design robust internal RESTful APIs.
- Manage data structures and schemas in MongoDB using Mongoose with complex queries and aggregation pipelines.
- Drive technical discussions and decisions around system architecture, data flow, and deployment strategy.
- Review and refactor code, enforce coding standards, and conduct peer reviews to maintain code quality.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers and interns.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliverables.
- Lead deployments across dev, staging, and production environments with version control and CI / CD pipelines.
- Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
Education Requirements
B.Tech / B.E, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc, or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.Strong academic foundation in algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.Core Technical Skills – MERN Stack
Frontend Development (React.js)
Advanced proficiency in React.js , Hooks, component lifecycle, and performance optimization.Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) , including asynchronous programming and functional patterns.Experience with Redux , React Query , or other state management libraries.Advanced UI architecture with Tailwind CSS , Styled Components , or CSS-in-JS .Expertise in React Router , dynamic routing, and client-side caching.Backend Development (Node.js + Express.js)
Advanced knowledge of Node.js internals, asynchronous patterns, and module architecture.Complex API design using Express.js and middleware patterns.Authentication & Authorization strategies (JWT, OAuth2, role-based access, RBAC / ABAC).Rate limiting, data validation, error handling, and logging.Database (MongoDB)
Advanced data modeling in MongoDB using Mongoose .Efficient use of indexes , aggregation pipelines , and data population techniques.Experience with data migrations and performance tuning.Tooling & Development Practices
Expert with Git , GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and PR processes.Comfortable with npm / yarn and modern JavaScript build tools (Webpack, Babel).Skilled in using Postman , Insomnia , and Swagger / OpenAPI for API design / testing.Environment and secrets management using .env, dotenv, and vault solutions.Enforce coding standards with Prettier , ESLint , and custom lint rules.Deployment & DevOps
Experience deploying full-stack apps using Vercel , Netlify , Render , or Heroku .Familiar with containerization using Docker and Docker Compose .Basic understanding of cloud services (e.g., AWS EC2, S3, CloudFront, Lambda).CI / CD using GitHub Actions , Jenkins, or similar platforms.Monitoring and error tracking with tools like Sentry , LogRocket , or New Relic .Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with non-technical teams.Proven experience mentoring junior engineers and conducting technical interviews.Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Agile / Scrum familiarity with tools like Jira , Confluence , and Slack .Initiative to drive architectural and infrastructure improvements.Bonus Skills (Preferred, Not Mandatory)
TypeScript – Strongly preferred for maintaining large codebases.GraphQL – Experience with Apollo Client / Server.Unit & E2E Testing – Proficiency with Jest , Mocha , Cypress , React Testing Library .Experience working with Microservices , Serverless Functions , or Monorepo architectures.Exposure to AI / ML integration or real-time applications using WebSockets or Firebase.