MERN Stack Developer Intern (Unpaid)

Job Description

About We are looking for a passionate MERN Stack Developer Intern who is eager to learn, build, and grow in a fast-paced development environment. You will work closely with our team on real-world projects using Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and AWS services, gaining hands-on experience in full-stack web development and modern workflows. Internship Details Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months Type: Internship (Unpaid) Responsibilities Develop responsive and user-friendly web applications using Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Work with Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB for backend and API integration. Deploy applications on AWS EC2 and assist in maintaining cloud environments. Collaborate with design and backend teams for consistent functionality and UI integration. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. Debug, test, and optimize applications for performance. Contribute to code reviews and improve existing workflows. Learn and work with Git version control and Agile practices. Required Skills Frontend: Next.js, React.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript (ES6+) Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, MongoDB Tools: Git, GitHub, VS Code, Postman Concepts Component-based architecture and React hooks State management (Context API or Redux preferred) Responsive design and modern UI/UX principles Basic understanding of authentication, APIs, and databases Good To Have Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and authentication mechanisms Familiarity with AWS services like EC2, S3, IAM Knowledge of API rate limits, refresh tokens, and session management Experience with deployment platforms like AWS, Vercel, Render, or Netlify Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices Basic understanding of MongoDB Atlas and cloud databases Experience with environment variables and secure configuration Awareness of SEO and performance optimization in Next.js apps Ideal Candidate Passionate about web development and learning new technologies Has built personal or academic projects using the MERN stack or Next.js Strong problem-solving and debugging skills Writes clean and readable code Communicates effectively and works well in a team What You'll Gain Real-world experience in full-stack development with Next.js, TypeScript, and cloud deployment Exposure to collaborative software development (Git, Agile, etc.) Certificate of Completion Potential opportunity for a full-time role based on performance