Junior Full Stack Developer - Chennai

Indsafri; India; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri is seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications. You will work across the MERN stack to build scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to code development, and continuously improve skills in modern web technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software development or relevant internships.
• Basic understanding of full stack development principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building scalable MERN-based applications (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Develop responsive front-end applications using React.js with modern features.
• Support RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and NestJS.
• Write reusable, modular code following established standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior developers in system design discussions and architecture diagrams.
• Contribute to database design and development using MongoDB, including aggregation pipelines and indexing.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high quality and security standards.

Skills

React

Node.js

MongoDB

REST APIs

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in CS / IT

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

The Junior Full Stack Developer will support the design, development, and maintenance of web applications and software systems. This role involves working with both front-end and back-end technologies to build scalable and user-friendly applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to code development, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve their technical skills.

1. Technical Development & Solution Implementation

• Assist in building scalable and secure MERN-based applications (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Develop responsive front-end applications using React.js, including modern features such as React Hooks, Zustand/Redux, and Next.js where applicable.
• Support the development of RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and NestJS.
• Write reusable, modular, and maintainable code that follows established coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior developers in system design discussions and contribute to creating technical and architecture diagrams.
• Assist in selecting appropriate frameworks, libraries, and tools based on project requirements.
• Help maintain architectural consistency across application components and services.
• Contribute to database design and development using MongoDB, including:
• Writing aggregation pipelines
• Query optimization
• Support database performance tuning, indexing, and schema optimization.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Implement and follow best practices for application security, code quality, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including designers, QA engineers, and product managers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across both front-end and back-end systems.
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay up to date with modern web development practices and tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0–2 years of experience in software development or relevant internships.
• Basic understanding of full stack development principles.

Technical Skills

Front-End

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Experience with frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js (preferred)

Back-End

• Basic knowledge of Node.js, Python, Java, or C#
• Experience with RESTful APIs

Databases

• Basic knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) is a plus

Tools & Platforms

• REST APIs
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is advantageous

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Code quality and maintainability
• Timely completion of assigned development tasks
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently
• Contribution to team collaboration and development processes
• Continuous learning and technical improvement

Skills