About this role

Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js (v18+) and Express.js
Architect and optimise MongoDB data models (schema design, aggregation pipelines, indexing strategies)
Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps on cross-functional delivery
Champion code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, and continuous improvement practices
Contribute to architectural decisions and help raise the technical bar across the team
Mentor junior engineers and participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies

3+ years of professional backend development experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js)
Deep expertise in MongoDB — schema design, aggregation framework, performance tuning, and indexing
Strong experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs at scale
Solid knowledge of SQL and relational database performance optimisation
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and active participation in sprint ceremonies
Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and conduct meaningful code reviews
Strong problem-solving skills — comfortable navigating ambiguity in a product-driven environment
Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) — required for daily team communication.

Backend Developer – Mern Stack, Express, Node

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