
Pocket52 got certified as India's First Cryptographically Secured Random Number Generator Poker Platform Powered by Lava-Lamps. We have raised two rounds of funds from professional VC and couple of Angel Investors.
We are looking for an inquisitive, skilled full stack computer programmer who is comfortable with both front and back end programming. A full-stack developer is a developer in its true sense of meaning.
Not everyone is specialized for only a specific application. Some can pick up everything that’s available out there, to get the things done. This is the best opportunity to get your hands dirty in the early stage of a growing startup. It will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Ability to understand the core concepts in programming and apply it as per the requirements.
- Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Proficiency in server-side languages such as Python.
- Experience in Django is a plus
- Familiarity with database concepts and some experience work in MySQL or MongoDB.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
About Us -
- Marquee Entrepreneurs from Education, Consumer Service, Content Platform Verticals with a history of successful exits.
- Co-Founder of Plancess, ranked among top 3 Ed-Tech companies by 2015, sold to Career Point Group
- Co-Founder of TimeMyTask, a pioneer in on-demand hyperlocal home cleaning startups, sold it to MyDidi
- A combined experience of 30+ years across domains, having an experience of building capacious teams
Amazing Perks:
Awesome Office | Unlimited Poker Gaming (U can win a lot of cash if u become a pro) | Intellectual Exchange & Satisfaction | Discussion War-Rooms | Free Medical Insurance | Free snacks, because we need fuel! | Free coffee, because how else are you going to pound away at the keyboard all day? | Sodexo/Meal Vouchers | Relaxed dress code | Employee Performance Bonuses | Commuter stipend | Flexible work schedules | TGIF | Pet-Friendly Office

About Pocket52
About
"Pocket52" is an E-Sports Platform, crafted with love and passion by an outstanding team of Visionaries, Avid Gamers, Business Moguls & Technology Gurus.
About Us -
- Marquee Entrepreneurs from Education, Consumer Service, Telco, L&D, Content Platform Verticals with a history of successful exits.
- Co-Founder of Plancess, ranked among top 3 Ed-Tech companies by 2015, sold to Career Point Group
- Co-Founder of TimeMyTask, a pioneer in on-demand hyperlocal home cleaning startups, sold it to MyDidi
- Core Team also comprises of X-Nokia, X-GoIbibo, X-Oracle Team Members
- A combined experience of 30+ years across domains, having an experience of building capacious teams
Bringing live & connected games such as Poker & Rummy to your devices with real-time multiplayer action together, anywhere, anytime.
We constantly thrive on delivering new and exciting games with innovative technologies such as AI & ML.
"Pocket52" is passionate about solving core problems for masses such as "cognitive skills", We at "Pocket52" believe games as a learning provides opportunities for deeper learning.
Vision: To become a leading gaming & entertainment company in terms of quality of service by developing talent and skills. We aim to achieve quality & service distinction while providing the most of the game's excellence.
Mission: Our overarching mission is to create safe, regulated & responsible gaming with a positive impact on global society.
Amazing Perks:
Awesome Office | Unlimited Poker Gaming (U can win a lot of cash if u become a pro) | Intellectual Exchange & Satisfaction | Discussion War-Rooms | Free Medical Insurance | Free snacks, because we need fuel! | Free coffee, because how else are you going to pound away at the keyboard all day? | Sodexo/Meal Vouchers | Relaxed dress code | Employee Performance Bonuses | Commuter stipend | Flexible work schedules | TGIF | Pet-Friendly Office
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