Full Stack Developer (React, Next.js, Node.js, MongoDB)

We are a New York based AI start-up experiencing rapid growth. We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with expertise in React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB to join our development team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications that are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

Front-End Development:
Design, build, and maintain user interfaces using React.js and Next.js.
Ensure responsive design and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement wireframes and prototypes.
Write clean, maintainable code and follow best practices for front-end development.

Back-End Development:
Develop and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Node.js.
Design and implement data models, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval with MongoDB
Scale and run enterprise-grade databases
Integrate third-party services and APIs.
Optimize back-end processes for performance and scalability.

Full Stack Responsibilities:
Design and implement solutions from front-end to database, ensuring seamless integration
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Ensure the codebase is well-documented and easy to maintain.

Collaboration:
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, performance, and scalability.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the development processes and standards.

Skills and Qualifications:

Technical Skills:
Proficient in React.js, Next.js for front-end development.
Strong understanding of Node.js and Express.js for back-end development.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs,and third-party API integrations.
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
Experience with version control tools like Git.
Familiarity with serverless architectures and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Knowledge of authentication frameworks (OAuth, JWT).
Experience running enterprise scale web applications and enterprise quality databases

Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, etc.)
Working knowledge of Python preferred
Working knowledge of LLM APIs preferred
Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.

Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work in an agile/scrum environment with rapid prototyping cycles.
Passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) from top-tier university
4-5 years of hands-on development experience with React, Next.js, Node.js, and MongoDB. (‘Hands on’ means if you weren’t there, the app wouldn’t exist)