Full Stack Developer (MERN) at Nigerian British University

Job Description:

• We are looking for a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer (MERN) to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, scalable architecture, and user-focused design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop modern, responsive front-end interfaces using React.js.
• Build robust backend services and REST APIs with Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and manage database schemas using MongoDB Postgres.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Write clean, maintainable code and perform code reviews.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product teams.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications using cloud services.

Required Technical Stack & Skills:

Frontend:

• React.js (Hooks, Context API, Redux)
• Next js
• Tailwind CSS
• JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (optional)
• Responsive design (Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material UI)

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• RESTful API development
• Authentication & Authorization (JWT, OAuth)

Database:

• MongoDB (Mongoose ORM)
• postgres
• Aggregation Framework
• Data modeling and indexing

DevOps & Tools:

• Git, GitHub/GitLab
• Docker (optional)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Postman, Swagger
• Deployment on Vercel, Heroku, Netlify, AWS, or DigitalOcean

Other:

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Unit & Integration Testing (Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest)
• Basic understanding of WebSockets, GraphQL (optional)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Next.js or server-side rendering
• Familiarity with Redis, RabbitMQ, or similar tools
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Prior experience with performance optimization