About the role
A MERN stack developer is responsible for the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment. Their responsibilities include:
Understanding client requirements: Working with clients to understand their functional requirements
Writing code: Creating efficient, testable code that meets requirements
Solving technical issues: Being able to solve complex technical issues
Delivering quality projects: Ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards
Communicating with clients: Being involved in client communication
Mentoring juniors: Providing technical assistance to more junior team members
Adhering to best practices: Following industry best practices and contributing to internal coding standards
Architecting applications: Designing and building robust and scalable MERN stack applications
Creating strategies: Developing and implementing strategies for software verification and validation
Enhancing code quality: Writing unit tests, automating processes, and conducting code reviews
Integrating tools: Integrating existing tools and business systems
MERN stack developers work with technologies such as MongoDB, Express, Node.js, and React. They may also use Git Repository, Jira, REST APIs, data storage solutions, and databases.