Associate Software Engineer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join Upland India as a Senior Software Engineer I (Backend) for our Panviva product. The individual will work with our global development team.

What would you do?

• Develop, Review, test and maintain application code
• Collaborating with other developers and product to fulfil objectives
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues
• Take lead on tasks as needed
• Jump in and help the team deliver features when it is required

What are we looking for?

Experience

• 5 + years of experience in Designing and implementing application architecture
• Back-end developer who enjoys solving problems
• Demonstrated experience with the .NET ecosystem (.NET Framework, ASP.NET, .NET Core) & SQL server
• Experience in building cloud-native applications (Azure)
• Must be skilled at writing Quality, scalable, maintainable, testable code

Leadership Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to mentor/lead junior developers

Primary Skills: The candidate must possess the following primary skills:

• Strong Back-end developer who enjoys solving problems
• Solid experience NET Core, SQL Server, and .Net Design patterns such as Strong Understanding of OOPs Principles, .net specific implementation (DI/CQRS/Repository etc., patterns) & Knowing Architectural Solid principles, Unit testing tools, Debugging techniques
• Applying patterns to improve scalability and reduce technical debt
• Experience with refactoring legacy codebases using design patterns
• Real-World Problem Solving
• Ability to analyze a problem and choose the most suitable design pattern
• Experience balancing performance, readability, and maintainability
• Experience building modern, scalable, reliable applications on the MS Azure cloud including services such as:
• App Services
• Azure Service Bus/ Event Hubs
• Azure API Management Service Azure Bot Service
• Function/Logic Apps
• Azure key vault & Azure Configuration Service
• CosmosDB, Mongo DB
• Azure Search
• Azure Cognitive Services

Understanding Agile Methodology and Tool Familiarity

• Solid understanding of Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA for tracking tasks, managing workflows, and collaborating across teams
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile teams and contributing to iterative development cycles

Secondary Skills: It would be advantageous if the candidate also has the following secondary skills:

• Experience with front-end React/Jquery/Javascript, HTML and CSS Frameworks
• APM tools - Worked on any tools such as Grafana, NR, Cloudwatch etc.,
• Basic Understanding of AI models
• Python

About Upland

Upland Software (Nasdaq: UPLD) helps global businesses accelerate digital transformation with a powerful cloud software library that provides choice, flexibility, and value. Upland India is a fully owned subsidiary of Upland Software and headquartered in Bangalore. We are a remote-first company. Interviews and on-boarding are conducted virtually.

As a PHP Backend Developer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the server-side logic of web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability. You will work closely with the front-end development team, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient web solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using PHP frameworks (such as Yii, Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter) and other related technologies.
• Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Design and implement secure and efficient APIs for data exchange with the front end and external services.
• Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, improving code efficiency, and implementing caching mechanisms.
• Ensure data integrity and implement proper validation and error-handling techniques.
• Collaborate with database administrators to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in PHP development and related technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and improve team collaboration.
• Collaborate with the project management team to estimate project timelines and deliver work within specified deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide technical support and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a PHP Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and its frameworks (Yii, Laravel, Symfony, etc.) with a good understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and their integration with backend systems.
• Familiarity with database systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, and proficiency in writing efficient database queries.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git for code collaboration and deployment.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration of third-party APIs.
• Experience in optimizing application performance and implementing caching techniques.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices for web application development.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Understanding of SDLC & OOPs concepts.

• Must have experience with ASP.NET with C#

• Good knowledge of SQL server / POSTGreSQL database

• Basic Knowledge of javascript, JQuery, CSS, HTML5, Bootstrap

• Ability to design Web architecture.

• Ability to bug fixing in existing projects.

• Knowledge of functions, procedure, triggers.

• Ability to write optimized sql query.

• Good knowledge of developing Desktop Application

• Knowledge of WCF, Web Services and file management.

• Knowledge of digital signature is preferred.

• Should be able to work in a team environment.

• Strong in Software Development and Problem Solving Skills.

• Design, Develop and Unit Test software independently.

• Also should be able to understand the existing applications and should be in position to reengineer the codes to latest .Net technologies.

• Freshers: Should have B.Tech background and should have strong in problem solving skills.

Experience: 2-5 Years experience

Skills:

Core PHP (Knowledge of functions, Methods, PHP OOPS Concept, Ajax, MySQL, Jquery), Javascript, Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, MVC Structure 

Knowledge about socket

Job functions/Description:

• Work on building custom web pages and websites for departmental applications.
• Work on improvements to existing web pages and sites, as well as connecting to backend databases to extract and store data.
• Build reports as needed for user requirements.
• Evaluate new technologies around reporting, low-code webpage development and others.
• Assist team lead in testing new enhancements to our websites and reporting solutions.
• Test of the website enhancements that we are doing, especially from a compliance/audit perspective.
• Support and ongoing patching/maintenance of our systems.

Must to have skills : 

• .NET – mandatory skill
• C#, ADO.net, MVC 
• SQL Server, T-SQL, stored procedure
• Javascript, jQuery
• AWS – important, but can learn on the job.
• Power BI – Very important skill, but can learn on the job

Must to have skills : 

• .NET – mandatory skill
• C#, ADO.net, MVC 
• SQL server, T-SQL, stored procedure
• Java script, jQuery
• AWS – important, but can learn on the job.
• Power BI – Very important skill, but can learn on the job

• Coding and creating functional web applications and optimizing code for increasing response time and efficiency.
• Coordinating with front-end developers and providing server-side algorithms of user-facing web application elements.
• Analyzing the goals and requirements, handling bugs and errors and providing solutions for the same.
• Interacting with the database for storing data and ensuring that every user has access to what they search.

• Accomplishing the projects and goals within the deadline.
• Managing APIs that are executed across the devices.
• Participating in defining the architecture of the system.

Required skills

• Proven knowledge of front-end technologies, such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PHP and related frameworks. Knowledge of Ruby, Python, NodeJs, and Java will be an added advantage.
• Good Communication, Analytical, Logical, and Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• Ability to manage a hosting environment along with database administration such as MySQL, Oracle.
• Excellent knowledge of APIs (REST, SOAP) and Web services.
• Capable of scaling applications to handle the load changes.
• Knowledge of version control, such as GIT.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance.

• Experienced in C# MVC
• Should have good knowledge in JavaScript, SQL, RDBMS Concepts and Microsoft .NET
• Framework, practical implementation of Object Oriented Concepts, N-Tier Architecture
• development and understanding of JSON, XML, SOAP.
• Good hands-on coding skills in Java Script, Ajax, C#, ASP.Net, jQuery
  Knowledge of working Android iOS mobile development would be added advantage
• Good communication and analytical skills are must.
• Candidates with experience will be preferred.

Job Description:

• Knowledge on both back-end and front-end technology.
• An expertise in PHP, MySQL, HTML5 and CSS3 A portfolio with live links to sites that you have developed previously (preferred).
• Laravel experience (preferred).
• Education: BE, BTech, MCA, MSC, ME.
• Experience: 0 ~ 2-year Experience.