Full Stack Developer (Mern) Contract

Full Stack Developer – MERN Stack

Client: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Engagement: Contract / Full-Time (as applicable)

Role Overview

Emirates Flight Catering is looking for a Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in the MERN Stack, PostgreSQL, and Power BI to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. The role involves building high-performance web applications, integrating analytics and dashboards, and supporting data-driven decision-making across EKFC’s operational and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and Express.js.

• Design and manage PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization.

• Build responsive and reusable frontend components using React.js.

• Integrate applications with Power BI for dashboards, reporting, and operational insights.

• Collaborate with business, operations, and data teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

• Ensure application security, scalability, performance, and reliability.

• Perform unit testing, debugging, and code reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.

• Support deployment, monitoring, and production issue resolution.

• Document technical designs, APIs, and system workflows.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer.

• Strong hands-on experience with MERN Stack:

  • React.js (hooks, state management, component lifecycle)

  • Node.js & Express.js

  • MongoDB

• Solid experience with PostgreSQL (Postgres):

  • Complex queries, indexing, optimization

• Experience integrating applications with Power BI (datasets, reports, dashboards, embedded analytics).

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and web services.

• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD practices.

• Good understanding of application security best practices.

Good to Have

• Experience in aviation, catering, logistics, or large-scale operations environments.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure / AWS / GCP).

• Knowledge of Docker / containerization.

• Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.

• Basic understanding of data modeling and analytics concepts.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and quality.