Software Engineer (MERN Full Stack)

Job Description

About VT Netzwelt

Since 2013, VT Netzwelt has evolved into a globally recognized brand for the development of award winning multi-national web, mobile, Magento, Shopify, Salesforce, AI, and DevOps.

With a dedicated team of 150+ experts across multiple disciplines in Germany, USA, Australia and India, our true passion lies in solving complex technical challenges and enabling our clients success.

Our clients include stock-listed companies, leading MNCs, and innovative early-stage startups, all committed to quality, agile processes, sustainability, and technical excellence.

Position Summary

The Software Engineer (MERN Stack) is an important member of our engineering team, contributing to the development, improvement, and maintenance of our web applications. The ideal candidate should be able to understand existing systems quickly, follow engineering best practices, and help build new features as the product and business grow. This role provides hands-on experience across the full stack with opportunities to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of impactful projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Software Development

• Develop, enhance, and maintain applications using either:
  MERN Stack: MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js/Nest.js

• Write clean, efficient, and well-structured code.

• Perform debugging, testing, refactoring, and performance optimization.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving team development standards.

• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate backend services with frontend applications.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly through Slack, email, and team meetings.

• Provide proactive updates and share challenges early.

• Work closely with designers, QA, and fellow developers using structured, fact-based discussions.

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

• Analyze and understand requirements deeply before implementation.

• Think through potential risks, edge cases, and long-term impacts of decisions.

• Break down complex problems into manageable tasks and propose practical solutions.

Ownership & Initiative

• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and drive them to completion.

• Show initiative in improving code quality, documentation, and processes.

• Handle challenges confidently and explore better solutions where needed.

Technical Requirements

Mandatory Skills

• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+).

• Experience with Node.js and Express.js for backend development.

• Hands-on experience with MERN.

• Good understanding of MongoDB or MySQL database concepts.

• Familiarity with REST APIs and understanding of client–server architecture.

Good to Have

• Basic understanding of cloud services (AWS preferred).

• Exposure to microservices, serverless concepts, or containerization (Docker).

• Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Vite, Angular CLI, Gulp, or Grunt.

• Knowledge of code quality tools (ESLint, Prettier).

• Understanding of testing frameworks (Jest, Jasmine, Mocha, Karma).

Candidate Profile

• Follows coding best practices and architectural standards.

• Strong grasp of JavaScript fundamentals and object-oriented concepts.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working on challenging problems and complex requirements.

• Able to work independently or collaborate effectively within a team.

Required Skill set and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field (B.Tech, MCA, etc.).

• 2-3 years of experience in software development (MERN).