
Key Responsibilities:
● 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.
● Strong proficiency with JavaScript
● Knowledge of Node.js core and frameworks Express, StrongLoop, koa, hapi etc
● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Good understanding of server-side templating languages
● Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors
● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
● Understanding accessibility and security compliance
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
● Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
● Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
● Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Technical Skills:
● Expert knowledge of key Web technologies as HTML5, CSS3,
● Expert in JavaScript / AJAX, NodeJS, React.
● Expert knowledge of OO Analysis and Design,
● Expert on Design Patterns and Frameworks as NodeJS, React.
● Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum).
Soft Skills:
● Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic.
● Ability to work in a team, and adapt to new and evolving processes.
● Flexibility and adaptable
● Deep experience with Agile

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University Living is a global student housing marketplace that helps international students find the best place to stay near university campuses around the world. Currently, our platform offers 1.75Mn beds in 35K properties across 265+ international education hubs in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & UAE. Students can consult a 24/7 support team of accommodation experts to discover, compare and book value-for-money accommodation based on their budget, desired location, and other personal preferences.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You'll work closely with our team to implement best practices, improve our architecture, and create a high-performance engineering culture. Over a 6–9-month period, you'll also immerse yourself in game development, Unity, and C# to become a well-rounded technical leader in the gaming space.
- Drive maximum development velocity through direct involvement in development sprints, ensuring developers work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Drive architectural decisions that ensure scalable, maintainable, and high-performance game products.
- Foster a high-performance engineering culture aligned with ambitious goals, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
- Implement and enforce engineering best practices (e.g., code reviews, testing, documentation) and the adoption of new tools, technologies including AI, and methodologies to optimize team efficiency.
- Transition our team to a high-performance culture aligned with our ambitious, venture-backed goals.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role
- Ability to reasonably estimate and plan tasks and features.
- Strong programming fundamentals and hands-on coding abilities
- Strong grasp of software architecture, TDD, code reviews, and clean coding principles.
- Proficient at profiling games to identify bottlenecks and performance issues.
- Experience building complex, scalable software systems
- Proven track record of driving architectural decisions and technical excellence
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
PERKS, BENEFITS AND WORK CULTURE:
- We foster a culture of continuous learning.
- We value talent and the ability for significant self-improvement.
- Honest feedback and transparency across all departments allow for rapid skill development.
- You will have the opportunity to work on an exciting new game development product with complete autonomy.
- Proficient understanding of AWS services, EC2, RDS, and S3
- Strong knowledge of Laravel REST API
- Understanding the fully synchronous behavior of PHP
- Understanding of MVC design patterns
- Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance
- Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Familiarity with limitations of PHP as a platform and its workarounds
- Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Strong knowledge of MySQL and NoSQL as a plus
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Roles and Responsibilities
1) Understand client requirements and functionalities.
2) Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.
3) Responsible for solving complex technical issues.
4) Ensure quality projects are delivered within defined timelines.
5) Active involvement in client communication to understand functional requirements.
6) Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation and other deliverables.
At least 3 years' experience as a Node.js developer.
Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
Mandatory experience in MongoDB and MySql.
Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
NET Profile
DESIRED SKILLS
· Experience in Microsoft technologies (Microsoft Dot Net, C#, http://asp.net/" target="_blank">ASP.NET, MVC, Microsoft SQL, .NET Core, Web API, WCF, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Angular JS, Web API, Web services, Rest API)
· Design a complex architecture landscape involving API integrations.
· Hands-on experience in ASP.Net, C#, MVC, WCF, Restful services, Web API, AngularJS, Entity Framework
· Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
· Must have excellent oral & email communication skills.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Must have a positive attitude and a yearning to get things done and demonstrate ownership of deliverables.
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS
· Knowledge in Microsoft Azure.
· Good Command on Agile Development & Azure DevOps.
· Knowledge in Angular / React / Node JS
· Mainly they are looking for:
C#
http://asp.net/" target="_blank">ASP.NET MVC,
AJAX,
LINQ,
jQuery,
WebApi.
- Collaborate with the team members to understand the client requirements.
- Advance coding skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Scripting language desirable.
- Must have experience in working on frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter.
- Write clean and well-structured codes.
- Produce detailed technical product descriptions.
- Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software along with the databases to ensure strong functionality and optimization.
- Contribute to all the software development phases.
- Follow the industry’s best practices for writing clean code.
- Develop and deploy the latest features that facilitate the relevant tools and procedures if required.
- Improve the code-base of our products in a significant manner
a. Expert in Core PHP & OOP Concepts
b. Medium in Mysql DB
c. Expert in HTML & JS/Jquery
d. Knowledge on CSS id preferred
e. Experience on any one of the MVC framework is mandatory
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
- Past experience in NodeJs, Redux and other advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in NodeJS, Javascript, ECMAScript (OOJS) and JSX.
- Knowledge of SPAs and build tools like Npm, Webpack, Grunt, Bower etc
- Should have good knowledge of Mobile friendly web application development
- Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Flexbox.
- Should have the knowledge of Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX framework.
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs
- Hands-on experience in server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as SASS or LESS
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, Github
Responsibilities :
- Perform all aspects of the software development such as requirements and specifications, design and development, coding and debugging.
- Should be able to come up with strategies to speed up the iterative process of software development.
- Analyse and enhance efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources







