Web Developer

Dar Al-Hekma; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Riyadh is seeking a Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in the MERN stack and/or Laravel, with a strong focus on creating secure and user-friendly applications. Responsibilities include collaborating with designers to ensure responsive designs and integrating APIs. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years' experience in web development are required. This position offers a dynamic environment for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in web development with EJS templating.
• Strong understanding of responsive and accessible user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack web applications using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers for high-quality solutions.
• Debug and optimize database interactions for performance.

Skills

MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js)

Laravel/PHP

HTML, CSS, Bootstrap

Material UI

RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

Version control with Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

The Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack web applications that are secure, scalable, and user-friendly. This role involves working with modern technologies such as the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) and/or Laravel/PHP to build dynamic interfaces and robust back-end systems. The Web Developer ensures seamless integration of APIs, responsive UI design, and optimized database interactions while collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality digital solutions that support business objectives and enhance user experiences.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) and/or Laravel/PHP stack to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions.
• Implements responsive and accessible user interfaces using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI, and React ecosystem (including Redux and EJS) to ensure seamless user experience across devices.
• Builds and consumes RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, integrating third-party services like Cloudinary to enhance functionality and ensure interoperability with external systems.
• Writes clean, modular, and well-documented code to improve readability, maintainability, and onboarding of team members; participates in code reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Works with relational databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) to store, retrieve, and manage application data efficiently; optimizes queries and data models for performance.
• Implements server-side rendering and templating (e.g., EJS, MVC patterns) to enhance SEO, performance, or legacy system integration where needed.
• Collaborates effectively with UI/UX designers to transform visual designs and wireframes into functional, user-centric, responsive front-end components.
• Debugs and profiles performance issues across the stack to ensure application reliability, speed, and responsiveness.
• Maintains version control practices using Git and engages in agile development ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to support effective team coordination and iterative delivery.
• Stays current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices; proactively proposes improvements to elevate product quality, performance, or development processes.
• Tests web applications thoroughly to identify and fix bugs early, ensuring a smooth, error-free user experience and reliable product performance.
• Deploys and manages web applications on cloud or hosting to ensure uptime, scalability, and secure configurations.
• Performs all other duties in a professional, effective and confidential manner.
• Performs all other related duties as required or assigned by manager.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institute.
• Minimum of two (02) years of experience web development with EJS templating in server-rendered pages or related fields.