Lead-Fullstack Developer (MERN)-5+yrs only need to apply

Softnotions Technologies Private Limited; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Thiruvananthapuram is looking for a Lead MERN Stack Developer. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in MERN stack development, strong technical leadership skills, and a background in designing scalable applications. You will mentor junior developers, define coding standards, and ensure high-quality web applications. This role involves end-to-end development, guiding the team, and ensuring security and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in MERN stack development.
• Prior experience as a Lead / Senior Developer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable MERN stack applications.
• Define application architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Review code, enforce quality standards, and ensure performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level developers.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Handle authentication, authorization, security, and data protection.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

Node.js

Express.js

React.js

MongoDB

REST APIs

Git

Jira

Agile / Scrum

API testing (Postman)

Education

BCA / MCA or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jira

Job description

We are looking for a Lead MERN Stack Developer with strong hands‑on expertise in MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js, along with proven experience in technical leadership, architecture decisions, and team mentoring. The role involves owning end‑to‑end development, ensuring code quality, scalability, security, and guiding the team to deliver high‑performance web applications.

Tasks

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable MERN stack applications.
• Define application architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
• Review code, enforce quality standards, and ensure performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid‑level developers.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Handle authentication, authorization, security, and data protection.
• Implement asynchronous request handling and performance optimization.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize Node.js applications.
• Develop responsive, reusable UI components using React.js.
• Work with Hooks, Redux, Context API, and modern React patterns.
• Translate wireframes and UI/UX designs into functional interfaces.
• Ensure cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility.
• Design schemas and manage collections in MongoDB.
• Integrate NoSQL data storage solutions efficiently.
• Optimize database queries and ensure data integrity.
• Manage code using Git and follow Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Handle deployment, production releases, and post‑release support.
• Ensure application scalability, availability, and monitoring readiness.
• Act as a technical owner for MERN‑based applications.
• Balance hands‑on coding with team leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement, learning, and innovation.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and secure solutions.

Required Technical Skills

Core MERN Skills

• JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, Express.js
• React.js, Hooks, Redux, Context API
• MongoDB, Mongoose
• REST APIs & API testing (Postman)
• HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design
• UI state management and component lifecycle understanding
• Node.js debugging and performance tuning
• Authentication, authorization, and data protection practices
• Understanding of asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await)

Tools & Methodologies

• Git, Jira
• Agile / Scrum development practices
• Unit & integration testing

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complex requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Proven experience leading teams and meeting delivery timelines
• Business‑oriented mindset with focus on outcomes and value delivery

Role Expectations

• Act as a technical owner for MERN‑based applications
• Balance hands‑on coding with team leadership
• Drive continuous improvement, learning, and innovation
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and secure solution

Requirements

Qualifications

• / BCA / / MCA or equivalent
• 6+ years of professional experience in MERN stack development
• Prior experience as a Lead / Senior Developer preferred

Good to Have

• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Basic awareness of AI/ML and tools like ChatGPT
• Experience with performance testing and optimization
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines