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.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

- 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 up-to-date 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, NextJs
- React.js, Hooks, Redux, Context API,Typescript
- 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

Qualifications

- B.Tech / BCA / M.Tech / MCA or equivalent
- 6+ years of professional experience in MERN stack development
- Prior experience as a Lead / Senior Developer preferred

📌 Lead MERN Stack Developer (India)
🏢 Softnotions Technologies
📍 India