Full Stack Developer (NestJS + Next.js)

Navigator HR Consulting Solutions; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,009,000 - 3,348,000; Full time

Job summary

Navigator HR Consulting Solutions is seeking a Full Stack Developer in Lahore with 2–3 years of hands-on experience building production-grade web apps. You will work on backend services using NestJS and frontend interfaces with React/Next.js, while deploying and maintaining applications on AWS.

Strong knowledge of REST APIs, authentication, and database work is essential. Join a fast-paced team, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience building production-grade web apps.
• Strong experience with NestJS for backend development.
• Experience with React.js and Next.js for frontend development.
• Intermediate AWS experience including deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, authentication (JWT/OAuth), and API security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using NestJS.
• Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Develop secure RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend applications.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering standards.

Skills

NestJS

React.js

Next.js

TypeScript

REST APIs

JWT/OAuth

Prisma/TypeORM

PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

AWS

Docker

Nginx

Tools

Postman

VS Code

Jira/Linear

Job description

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer with 2–3 years of professional experience in building modern web applications using NestJS and React/Next.js. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development skills, solid frontend experience, and intermediate knowledge of AWS services to develop, deploy, and maintain scalable applications.

Non-Negotiable Requirements (Must Haves)

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience developing production-grade web applications.
• Strong experience with NestJS for backend development.
• Experience with React.js and Next.js for frontend development.
• Intermediate AWS experience, including deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, authentication (JWT/OAuth), and API security.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases) using an ORM such as Prisma or TypeORM.
• Good understanding of Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience consuming and integrating third-party APIs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using NestJS.
• Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
• Develop secure RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend applications.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during planning, development, testing, and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards.

Technical Skills

• Backend
• NestJS
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• REST APIs
• Prisma or TypeORM
• PostgreSQL
• Frontend
• React.js
• Next.js
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS (preferred)
• Cloud & DevOps
• AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch)
• Docker
• Basic CI/CD concepts
• Nginx (preferred)
• Tools
• Git & GitHub
• Postman
• VS Code
• Jira/Linear (preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, or ECS.
• Experience with Redis or message queues.
• Knowledge of GraphQL.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures.
• Experience with AI integrations or third-party APIs.
• Understanding of automated testing (Jest/Cypress).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Passion for writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.