Associate Database Engineer (PostgreSQL)

Job Title: Software Development Intern

Location: Chennai (Work From Office – Let’s optimize growth together!)

Duration: 6 months (Performance based full-time job opportunity on internship completion)

Stipend: ₹10,000/- per month

About the Company

F22 Labs is a startup software studio based in Chennai. We power startups worldwide by building high-quality software products. From web apps to mobile platforms, we help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into beautifully crafted solutions. If you're passionate about software development and eager to build real products that solve real problems, you’ll fit right in.

Position Overview

As a Software Developer Intern at F22 Labs, you’ll have the opportunity to work across the stack—whether you’re drawn to crafting responsive user interfaces, building scalable backend services, or diving deep into both worlds. You'll collaborate closely with designers and developers, contribute to live projects, and sharpen your technical skills in a high-energy, learning-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive UI using HTML, CSS (Tailwind), React, and TypeScript.
• Develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js with Express or NestJS.
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints.
• Collaborate with team members to bring features to life from concept to deployment.
• Troubleshoot bugs and optimize performance across the stack.
• Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.
• Stay current with tech trends and contribute ideas to enhance the product and team workflow.

Note

• Applicants must be strong in at least one programming language.
• Basic database knowledge is required.
• Applicants must have built side projects—we value what you’ve created more than what you’ve studied.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Solid foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with Tailwind CSS, React, and ideally Next.js.
• Familiarity with Node.js and its frameworks (Express, NestJS).
• Understanding of databases: MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL.

• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Bonus: Experience with LLM-based tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
• Bonus: Exposure to Docker, AWS, or other cloud platforms.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated coding experience through personal or academic projects.
• Eagerness to learn quickly and grow in a startup environment.

Why Join Us (Perks & Benefits)

• Flexible work timings.
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) based on performance.
• Fast-paced, hands-on learning environment.
• Fun, collaborative, and supportive team culture.
• Real-world impact from day one.

Selection Process

Online Assessment

1–2 rounds of interviews (come prepared to wow us!).

If you're looking to supercharge your development skills and work on meaningful software in a startup that values learning and creativity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Have deep experience working web application framework like RoR, J2EE etc (We love and use Ruby on Rails though)

o Are extremely comfortable with using a JavaScript library and frameworks, preferably ReactJS.

o Are comfortable working with RDBMS like Mysql

o Write code that is maintainable, reusable, and concise.

o See value in best practices like TDD, BDD and CI o

o Are an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.

We are a forward-thinking company Hookux seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will work on a variety of exciting projects that require problem-solving, innovation, and scalability. One such project is, a stock market and crypto investing simulation platform that teaches children financial skills through gamified competition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Design and implement API endpoints and server-side logic.
• Work closely with the design and product teams to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write well-documented, clean code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, with expertise in React.js for front-end development.
• Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or other backend technologies.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficient in version control (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools.
• Experience with agile methodologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with React Native for mobile app development.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology or cryptocurrency-related platforms.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• years of experience in full stack development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and learning.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary or hourly rate
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects
• Creative and supportive team environment
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mail me your CV and portfolio at hr @ hookux.com

1.      Core Responsibilities

·        Build, maintain and manage a team capable of delivering the data operations needs of the banks data teams and other stakeholders, ensuring the team is right sized, motivated and focused on key goals and SLAs.

·        Maintain, develop and enhance the tools and environments used by the data teams to ensure availability of Development, Test and production environments

·        Manage all data operations database changes observing industry standard software development life cycle approaches with development, testing and deployment supported by comprehensive documentation

·        Manage releases of code from the engineering team to ensure separation of duty

·        As subject matter expert take a key contributing role in data initiatives such as infrastructure development, software tool evaluation, intra company data integration

·        Assess system performance and process efficiency making recommendations for change

·        Identify gaps and technical issues affecting data flows and lead the development of solutions to these

·        Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that data solutions are reliably populated on time

·        Ensure that you fully understand and comply with the organisation’s Risk Management Policies as they relate to your area of responsibility and demonstrate in your day to day work that you put customers at the heart of everything you do.

·        Ensure that you fully understand and comply with the organisation’s Data Governance Policies as they relate to your area of responsibility and demonstrate in your day to day work that you treat data as an important corporate asset which must be protected and managed.

·        Maintain the company’s compliance standards and ensure timely completion of all mandatory on-line training modules and attestations.

2.      Experience Requirements

·        5 years previous experience supporting datawarehousing, data lake solutions is essential

·        5 years previous experience of Microsoft SQL Server SSIS is desirable

·        Experience with monitoring and incident management is essential

·        Experience of managing a technical team is desirable

·        Experience working in an IT environment

·        Experience working within banking or other financial institutions is desirable

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3.      Knowledge Requirements

·        Strong background of working in data teams

·        Robust knowledge of RDBMS principles and how best to manage environments

·        Strong knowledge of a standardised SDLC is desirable

Job Responsibilities:

- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems, delivering high-availability and performance.

- Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle: concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.

- Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs (including crashes and ANRs) to increase the functionality of the application.

- Write well designed, testable, efficient code.

- Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications

- Prepare and produce releases of software components

- Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

Desired Profile :

B.Sc. (CS or IT) + MCA/ BCA + MCA/ B.Tech. /B.E. (CS or IT) .

Experience required- 1 - 2 years

- Subject Proficient in Java/Kotlin programming

- Knowledge and experience in Flutter Framework and DART programming

- Hands on experience in using RESTful APIs

- Hands on experience in designing and developing micro-services architecture and containers

- Object oriented analysis, UML and design using common design patterns.

- Hands on experience in development IDE Android Studio, Android SDK, Firebase Test Lab

- Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

- Familiarity with push notifications

- Familiarity with IOS integration with Flutter

- Experience using GitHub or similar environment

- Complete understanding of SDLC

- Experience with Agile development

- Experience with Material Design and Android UI design principles, patterns and best practices

- Good knowledge of adding third-party libraries for Eg. Twilio

- Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

• Develop user-facing features, while building reusable code & libraries for future use
• Optimize application for maximum speed & scalability
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Ensure that all user input is validated before submitting to the back-end

Experience

• 1-3 Years work experience in Frontend
• Experience working with libraries/frameworks like ReactJS, AngularJS, KnockoutJS, BackboneJS, DurandalJS, etc.
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc
• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS3. Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues & ways to work around them.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tool - GIT
• Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Must-have skills for Node.js developers are:

• Socket.io - For chat applications
• Databases - MySQL and MongoDB
• AWS - Basic Knowledge
• Experience with Git and GitHub
• Ability to write tests
• Experience in your niche
• Efficiency in writing code