Backend Developer (Node.js)

What you will be doing

● Building and maintaining micro services.

● Develop new features and improve existing features of the application.

● Coding, Implementing, Unit Testing and Documenting Typescript and Javascript based services.

● Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.

● Code reviews and ensuring adherence to software development standards.

● Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure.

● Participating in requirements gathering and functional specification activities.

● Resolving and helping to mitigate production issues.

• Developing Simple to Complex Functionality for Websites and Applications
• Write reusable code preferably using classes and libraries.
• Programming databases specially MySQL.
• Establishing projects from scratch or working on accessible projects
• Developing front-end and back-end applications.
• Take on multiple projects varying in size and complexity.
• Manage projects on AWS and other servers.

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of experience developing eCommerce web applications.
• Should be technically sound in OOPs Concepts.
• Programming databases specially MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of server side technologies like PHP 7/8, NodeJS, NUXT.
• Knowledge of client side technologies like Javascript, JQuery, VueJS.
• Experience in MVC Framework, especially laravel.
• Basic knowledge of HTML5, CSS, XML, JSON.
• Good command on PostgreSQL database and its optimization techniques.
• Exposure to database transactions, stored procedures and triggers.
• Experience working with third-party APIs and developing web services using REST/GRPC.
• Experience with SCM tools like svn/git.
• Ability to adapt and pick up new techniques and technology.
• Knowledge of web security and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to prioritize the work and multi-tasking.
• Excellent communication skills & self-motivated

Our client is a rapid growth stage Edtech start-up focused on solving the teacher shortage crisis in the US education system using technology by bringing teachers to the classrooms and giving them access to the right tools to teach students in a highly engaging manner.

They have a development center in Mumbai and they are looking to scale up the teams in Pune and Bangalore as well.

What does the role entail:

● Design, develop, and maintain software applications using .NET Core ,C#

● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement new features

● Develop and implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality

● Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers

● Lead requirements/tasks and guide/mentor junior software engineers in the development process and help them grow their technical skills

Required Skills:

● B.E/B.Tech in computer science

● 4 - 7 years of experience

● Hands-on experience following skills

MS Technologies: NET CORE 5+, C#

Backend : MSSQL/MySQL/Postgres 

● Good understanding of Cloud technologies like Azure/AWS.

● Strong understanding of Design Principles, Design patterns and Microservices Architecture.

● Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

● Must understand full stack development frameworks including knowledge of building scalable APIs, interfaces, software components, schema design, availability, and latency preferably in a cloud environment.

● Worked in fast-paced environment product startup/startup-like culture in an Agile software development environment

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience with development in JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience with Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem-solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 4+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Role Description :

- Good Understanding of Java 8 with proven hands-on skills
- Experience in Spring Framework - Spring Boot, Spring Data, Spring REST
- Experience in Spring Reactive
- Experience in Git, Gradle / Maven
- Practitioner of clean code and SOLID principles
- Able to test drive features
- Can debug code at ease and ensure quality code is produced
- Knowledge of design patterns
- Comfortable with agile practices, user stories and task breakdown
- Understands REST principles and Micro services
- Experienced with technologies such as
- Required Java, Spring Boot
- Good to have Maven, GIT, Swagger, PCF, Rabbit MQ
- Good API skills technology such as Rest Webservice
- Good foundation in data structures, algorithms and OO Design with rock solid programming skills
- Experienced on creating unit test using JUnit, Mockito or PowerMock
- Experienced on mark up language such as JSON and YML
- Experienced on using Quality and Security scan tools such as Sonar, Fortify and WebInspect
- Experienced on agile methodology