Software Development Engineer II – MERN

About us:

Irish Taylor & Co is a global technology and business consulting firm working across AI, software development, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and business operations. We partner with organizations across industries including technology, education (K–12 & EdTech), real estate, and enterprise services to drive growth, efficiency, and scalable systems.

With a presence in Australia, India, UK, and the USA, we support startups, SMBs, and enterprise clients through both strategy and execution—acting as a long-term Growth Partner in their journey.

Learn more:
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Job Summary

• We are seeking a talented MERN Stack Developer to join our team at Irish Taylor. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• The ideal candidate has strong expertise in backend development, database design, and API architecture, along with a passion for clean code, performance optimization, and modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js within a MERN architecture
• Build robust, secure, and high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices for web and mobile applications
• Design, implement, and optimize MongoDB schemas, ensuring efficient indexing, aggregation, and data integrity
• Work closely with frontend developers (React.js) to define and integrate API contracts and data flows
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth) and enforce security best practices
• Optimize application performance using caching strategies (Redis), query optimization, and profiling tools
• Handle real-time data processing and asynchronous operations where required
• Integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, cloud services, and external APIs
• Develop and maintain scalable microservices architecture and modular backend components
• Ensure system reliability through error handling, logging, monitoring, and automated testing
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud deployments
• Perform database migrations and versioning with minimal downtime and strong data consistency
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues with a focus on performance and scalability
• Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and contribute to technical documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js and Express.js for backend development
• Proficiency in MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await)
• Experience working within the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) ecosystem
• Strong knowledge of REST API design principles, API lifecycle, and versioning
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design
• Experience with authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth, role-based access control)
• Familiarity with Redis or similar caching mechanisms
• Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with SQL/MySQL for hybrid or legacy system integration
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and services (payments, messaging, analytics, etc.)
• Strong understanding of API security, rate limiting, and data protection practices
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with database migrations and maintaining data integrity in production environments

Preferred Skills

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with Redis or caching strategies
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of API security standards (JWT, OAuth)
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Success Metrics of this Position (KPIs)

• Code quality and maintainability (low defects, clean architecture)
• On-time feature delivery and sprint commitment adherence
• Application performance improvements (API response time, load time)
• Scalability and system reliability
• Reduction in production bugs and faster issue resolution
• Efficient API development and integration
• Database performance optimization and query efficiency
• Adherence to coding standards, best practices, and SOPs
• Contribution to code reviews and team productivity
• Automation and efficiency improvements (testing, CI/CD, tools)

Location: Madurai and Hosur

Job type: Full-time

Hours of work

Flexible hours as required to cover Australia, India, UK, USA clients.

Interested candidates should send their resumes to careers@irishtaylor.com

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​READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE. IRISH TAYLOR HAS A STRICT SCREENING, INTERVIEW, AND ONBOARDING PROCESS.
NOTE: DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF JOB APPLICANTS WHO WANT TO JOIN IRISH TAYLOR, WE WILL SEND A SCREENING FORM TO YOU IF YOU MATCH OUR REQUIREMENTS.

Diversity and inclusion:

​At Irish Taylor, inclusivity drives us. We value diversity and strive for a fair and thriving workplace. We do not distinguish candidates based on any of the following:

• Age
• Sex
• Community/cast
• Religion or faith
• Marital status
• Political affiliation
• Race
• Gender
• Sexual preference

Irish Taylor has its foundations on love, trust and respect. We qualify our staff based on company objectives and purely seek mutual growth. We work hard to fulfil our company's mission!

Join our dynamic team at Irish Taylor and contribute to our mission of being the world’s most sought-after Growth Partner. Apply now to be part of our exciting journey!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• MERN Full Stack Developer: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Madurai, Tamil Nadu (Madurai) (Required)

Work Location: On the road