Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Full-Stack Developer to join our engineering team. The role involves working across both frontend and backend layers, contributing to the development of scalable web applications using modern technologies such as React, Next.js, and Node.js. The ideal candidate should have a foundational understanding of API development, frontend frameworks, and cloud-native concepts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain frontend applications using React.js and Next.js
Build and enhance backend services using Node.js
Design, implement, and consume GraphQL APIs, including working with schema definitions, queries, and mutations
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UX, QA, DevOps) to deliver high-quality software
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization
Follow best practices in coding, testing, and documentation

Qualifications

Mandatory Skills (Must Have)

Hands-on experience to:

React.js and Next.js
Node.js for backend service development
GraphQL (API design/consumption, schema understanding, query & mutation usage)
REST API development and integration

Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Good To Have Skills

Exposure to Kafka or event-driven/messaging systems
Basic knowledge of databases:

PostgreSQL
MongoDB
DynamoDB

Additional Skills (Nice To Have)

Understanding of AWS fundamentals:

IAM
CloudWatch
Basic networking concepts

Exposure to AWS Lambda or serverless architecture
Basic understanding of microservices and cloud-native architecture

Experience & Qualifications

3 + years of experience (including internships or academic projects)
Strong problem-solving and learning mindset

Key Competencies

Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Nice to Highlight in Profiles

Personal or academic projects demonstrating full-stack capabilities
Contributions to open-source projects

Understanding of basic DevOps or CI/CD practices

About Us

At Zensar, we're experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we're a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

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