Software Engineer

Full Stack Developer (Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, API Development & Testing)

Location: T Nagar, Chennai (Preferred) / Remote

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4+ Year only

Job Overview:

Codeup is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with experience in API development & testing, working with Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and Tailwind CSS. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of backend and frontend technologies, database management, and API performance optimization. If you are passionate about building scalable web applications and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

● Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Node.js (backend) and React (frontend).

● Develop and test RESTful and GraphQL APIs with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.

● Write efficient database queries, stored procedures, and schemas using PostgreSQL.

● Conduct API testing using tools like Postman, and Jest.

● Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, etc.).

● Optimize application performance by identifying bottlenecks and improving database efficiency.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and product managers.

● Ensure a seamless UI/UX experience with reusable and maintainable React components.

● Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.

● Manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment of applications.

● Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

● Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript and modern ES6+ features.

● Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or NestJS for backend development.

● Hands-on experience with React.js (React Hooks, Context API, Redux, etc.) for frontend development.

● Experience with Tailwind CSS for creating modern, responsive, and accessible UI components.

● Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization.

● Experience with API testing tools like Postman, Jest, Mocha, or Supertest.

● Knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols (JWT, OAuth, OpenID Connect).

● Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

● Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments.

● Strong problem-solving skills, debugging, and ability to write scalable code.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Experience with GraphQL API development and testing.

● Familiarity with Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka for message queueing.

● Understanding of WebSockets and real-time communication.

● Experience with microservices architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

Interested candidates can apply via https://thexakal.com/share-job?jobId=683e72182559c361fe336889