Node Js Backend Developer

Job Title: Full Stack JavaScript Developer (MEAN / MERN) with Strapi CMS

Location: [Remote / On-site / Hybrid]

Job Type: [Full-Time / Contract]

Experience Level: [3+ Years / Mid-to-Senior]

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer proficient in both MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) and MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js) stacks, alongside hands-on experience in Strapi Headless CMS.

In this role, you will architect, build, and maintain high-performing, scalable web applications and enterprise portals. You will leverage headless architecture by integrating Strapi with frontend interfaces built on React or Angular, while designing robust backend microservices with Node.js.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Stack Application Development: Design, build, and deploy web applications using React.js, Angular, Node.js, and Express.js.

Headless CMS Integration: Set up, configure, and customize Strapi CMS schemas, content types, custom plugins, components, and controllers.

API Development & Integration: Design and consume secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs bridging Strapi/Express services with frontend platforms.

Database Management: Structure and manage both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL for Strapi runtime) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB for traditional stack components).

Role-Based Access & Security: Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, Strapi RBAC) across client applications and CMS panels.

Performance Optimization: Optimize application load times, backend query performance, asset delivery, and CMS caching mechanisms.

Code Quality & Deployment: Maintain clean, testable code; write unit/integration tests; and manage CI/CD pipelines for deployment on cloud platforms (AWS, DigitalOcean, or Vercel).

Required Skills & Qualifications

Frontend:

High proficiency in React.js (Hooks, Context API, Redux/Zustand) and/or Angular (TypeScript, RxJS, Angular CLI).

Mastery of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and modern UI libraries (Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or Bootstrap).

Backend & CMS:

Hands-on experience developing with Strapi Headless CMS (v4+), including lifecycle hooks, custom plugins, and content-type builders.

Strong expertise in Node.js and Express.js for custom microservices, serverless functions, or middleware.

Databases:

Proficiency with MongoDB (aggregations, indexing, Mongoose ORM).

Solid working knowledge of relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL (commonly used with Strapi).

Tools & Practices:

Strong version control skills with Git / GitHub / GitLab.

Experience with API testing tools like Postman, Bruno, or Swagger.

Familiarity with Docker containerization and cloud hosting environments.