Job Description

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