MERN Stack Developer Intern

Giftlaya is looking for a passionate and motivated MERN Stack Developer Intern with hands-on knowledge of Next.js to join our growing tech team. This internship offers real-world exposure to building scalable web applications for an e-commerce and gifting platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)
• Work on server-side rendering and routing using Next.js
• Build responsive, user-friendly UI components
• Integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to implement features
• Debug, test, and optimize application performance
• Learn and follow best coding practices and version control (Git)
• Support ongoing website enhancements and new feature development

Required Skills

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+)
• Understanding of React.js and component-based architecture
• Working knowledge of Next.js (SSR, routing, basic SEO concepts)
• Familiarity with Node.js and Express.js
• Basic understanding of MongoDB
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
• Basic experience with Git/GitHub

Good to Have

• Understanding of REST APIs
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or other UI libraries
• Basic SEO and performance optimization knowledge
• Prior internship, project, or personal portfolio work

Who Can Apply

• Students or freshers pursuing Computer Science, IT, or related fields
• Candidates eager to learn and grow in full-stack development
• Passionate about startups, e-commerce, and real-world projects

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with live projects
• Mentorship from experienced developers
• Exposure to real business use cases
• Internship certificate and potential full-time opportunity based on performance

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Web development: 2 years (Preferred)
• React: 1 year (Preferred)
• Software design: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person