Website:
purplemerit.com
Job details:
We are looking for highly passionate MERN Stack Developer Interns who want to build real products in a fast‑paced startup environment. If you’re not genuinely passionate about coding, learning, and building, please do not apply – don’t waste your time and ours.
This role is ideal for someone who loves backend development, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to grow quickly.
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 3 months
- Stipend: ₹8,000 per month
💼 What You’ll Work On
- Build and maintain backend APIs using Node.js + Express (backend is more important for this role)
- Work with MongoDB for database design, queries, and performance
- Integrate React frontends with backend APIs (MERN stack end-to-end)
- Use Claude Code (AI coding assistant) effectively to speed up development, debugging, and documentation
- Collaborate with the team using Git/GitHub and follow basic development workflows
- Debug, optimize, and improve existing features in a startup product environment
🧠 What We’re Looking For
We want people with a startup mindset:
- You take ownership
- You learn fast
- You don’t need to be pushed every day to get work done
Must-Have Skills:
- Strong foundation in JavaScript
- Hands-on experience with the MERN stack:
- MongoDB – CRUD, basic schema design
- Express.js – APIs, routing, middleware basics
- React – components, props, state, hooks basics
- Node.js – server-side logic, API development
- Comfortable with backend development and REST APIs
- Ability to use Claude Code as part of your daily workflow
- knowledge of Git and GitHub
- Good problem‑solving skills and genuine curiosity
Nice to Have (Not mandatory, but a plus):
- Experience with authentication (JWT, sessions)
- Familiarity with deployment (Vercel, Render, Netlify, etc.)
- Experience using Postman/Insomnia for API testing
⚙️ Culture & Expectations
- This is a remote role, but not a “do nothing” role
- You will be treated like a real developer, not just a task executor
- You should be ready to learn fast, ship fast, and handle feedback directly
- If you are not serious about your career, skills, and growth, do not apply
We only want motivated, passionate, startup‑minded people who are ready to put in the work and grow.
🎯 What You’ll Get
- ₹8,000 per month stipend
- Real‑world experience working on live products
- Direct mentorship from experienced developers
- Fast learning curve in a startup environment
You will receive an email from us within 24 hours with an update on your application
If you’re not passionate about coding and learning, please do not apply.
If you are – we want to hear from you.
Click on Apply to know more.