Junior Full-Stack Engineer

Junior Full-Stack Developer Location: Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: Junior (1-2 years) About Acowale We're building Acodash - the world's first AI-powered Smart Operating System for Business. One simple dashboard replaces every digital tool a business needs, integrated with AI Assistants running businesses 24/7. Why we're different: AI-first approach (backed by Microsoft) Simple as WhatsApp, powerful as SAP Multi-location ready and affordable Fast-growing product startup with LoI from 1.5M+ merchants The Role We're seeking a Junior Full-Stack Engineer to join our growing engineering team and contribute to the AcoMono project. You'll develop both backend and frontend features, grow your skills in a supportive environment, and help build scalable systems serving millions of merchants. This is a unique opportunity to: Work on real features impacting thousands of users Grow from junior to mid-level engineer with clear mentorship Build full-stack features from API design to UI implementation Learn best practices in system design and code quality Experience fast-paced startup development with real impact Requirements Backend Development Implement backend features using TypeScript and Node.js under guidance Write clean, maintainable code following team standards Build and optimize PostgreSQL queries with senior engineer support Contribute to API development and documentation Write unit tests using Jest for your code Frontend Development Contribute to React components using TypeScript Work with Vite build tooling and modern frontend practices Implement features designed by the team Ensure UI-backend integration works smoothly Learn state management and data fetching patterns Learning & Collaboration Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback Ask questions and seek mentorship from senior engineers Attend technical discussions and architecture sessions Contribute to improving documentation and code quality Collaborate with team members on feature delivery Requirements Must Have: Strong foundation in JavaScript or TypeScript Basic understanding of React or similar frontend framework Familiarity with SQL and relational databases Git basics and version control understanding Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn Good communication skills Nice to Have: Experience with Node.js or backend development Knowledge of REST APIs and HTTP concepts Exposure to Docker or containerization Understanding of testing and test-driven development Experience with Agile workflows Personal projects on GitHub showcasing your work Tech Stack Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express or similar framework Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite, CSS/Tailwind DevOps: Docker, GitHub Testing: Jest Architecture: Mono repo (pnpm workspaces), API-first design What We're Looking For You're curious and eager to learn cutting-edge technologies You write code you can explain and defend You ask good questions and aren't afraid to say you don't know You're collaborative and enjoy working with others You're excited about building products that impact millions You can work independently but also reach out for help when needed Benefits Why Join Us? Learn modern tech stack in a real product environment Work on a mission-critical platform serving 1.5M+ merchants Get mentored by experienced engineers Experience how a startup operates Potential for full-time conversion based on performance Competitive internship stipend What to Expect You'll start with onboarding and smaller tasks to get familiar with the codebase Within 2-3 weeks, you'll start contributing to real features You'll have regular check-ins with your mentor to discuss progress and learnings Code reviews are part of the process - expect constructive feedback By the end of your internship, you should have shipped meaningful features We'll provide clear feedback on your performance and potential Ready to Learn and Grow? If you're passionate about full-stack development and want to learn from experienced engineers while building a product used by millions, we'd love to meet you. Let's build something remarkable together. Start your journey with us.