Junior MERN stack developer

Devution; Lahore; Hybrid; PKR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Competitive salary

Health coverage and wellness allowance

Learning budget & certification reimb.

Mentorship and career-growth path

Modern hardware & tools

Job summary

Devution is hiring a MERN Stack Developer in Lahore, Pakistan. The role focuses on building scalable web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.

You will collaborate with designers, product teams, and QA to deliver features, fix issues, and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has 6–12 months to 1 year of professional MERN experience, strong front-end skills, REST API development, and a solid understanding of Git workflows.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months to 1 year of professional MERN experience.
• Hands-on with React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating with frontends.
• Familiar with Git and version control workflows.
• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Knowledge of authentication (JWT/OAuth) and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using the MERN stack.
• Build responsive and reusable frontend components using React.js.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries using MongoDB.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Debug and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and other developers.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
• Write and maintain technical documentation when required.

Skills

React.js

Node.js

Express.js

MongoDB

REST APIs

Git

Tools

Next.js

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Job description

We are looking for a MERN Stack Developer with around 6 Mon - 1 year of professional experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building responsive, scalable web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.

You will work closely with developers, designers, and product teams to develop new features, improve existing applications, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using the MERN stack.
• Build responsive and reusable frontend components using React.js.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries using MongoDB.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Debug and resolve application issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and other developers.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.
• Write and maintain technical documentation when required.

Requirements

• 6-1 years of professional experience as a MERN Stack Developer or similar role.
• Good hands-on experience with:
• React.js
• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs.
• Understanding of Git and version control workflows.
• Good understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
• Familiarity with authentication mechanisms such as JWT/OAuth.
• Basic understanding of application security and performance optimization.
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest or React Testing Library.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on real-world and scalable applications.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to learn modern technologies and development practices.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
• Remote/hybrid work flexibility, depending on the role.

Skills & technologies

• React.js
• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based reviews
• Flexible hybrid & remote work options
• Health coverage and wellness allowance
• Dedicated learning budget & certification reimbursement
• Mentorship and a clear career-growth path
• Modern hardware and the tools you need to do great work