Backend Developer

Skill Requirements:

• Proven software development experience in PHP.
• Good knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services.
• Experience in common third-party APIs (Google, Facebook, Ebay etc).
• Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

 

 

 

About Tagalys
Tagalys provides intelligent merchandising solutions to mid-sized e-commerce brands around the world, like LEGO, Fila, Crocs, Tink, Ana Luisa, Ritu Kumar, EQVVS, Lack of Color, and Apollo 247. Our products include category merchandising tools, search, recommendations, and a full analytics suite. Over the last three years, we have scaled from a two-person founding team to over 15 people. During this time, we’ve received amazing customer reviews on the quality of the product, and our customer support & success.

About the role
We are looking for a backend developer to help us execute our product roadmap faster. You will design, spec, develop, test, and deploy new features that can scale.

Your work could be related to:

• Defining new merchandising or reporting functionality
• Adding more advanced search capabilities
• Improving scoring/recommendation models
• eCommerce platform integrations/API implementations
• Load testing/scaling features as we continuously grow
• Something new. There are always interesting new challenges that come our way. Here are a couple of things we’ve worked on recently:
  • Managing background jobs with competing performance goals like quick turnaround while staying within platform API limits
  • Embedding and dynamically changing products in an email even after sending it
  • Managing and coordinating multi data-center processes

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in Ruby On Rails (or a similar MVC framework like Express or Django). You are comfortable with Routes, Migrations, Models, Callbacks, Validations, and so on.
• Ability to design clean, scalable data structures for new features.
• A good understanding of design patterns so that complex processes are written in a maintainable way.
• Knowledge of managing source code with Git.
• Comfortable in a Linux OS.
• Good communication skills, and ability to clearly plan and describe features before building.

Benefits

• Challenging, exciting work, at scale
  You get to understand the challenges our customers face first-hand, and collaboratively design and build amazing solutions that will be used by millions of shoppers through billions of API requests. There’s always something new and exciting to build.
• Have a direct impact
  Seven engineers currently build, refine, and scale the entire product. Working in a small team means you will have a say in the way the product is built, and your performance will have a direct impact on the company’s outcome.
• Culture
  Tagalys is a place for you to be yourself, enjoy your work, and achieve your potential. We love the energy that comes from working with smart people in a simple and welcoming environment. We design our workflow to make sure you are also able to focus on everything else in life that is important: family, friends, and health.
• Benefits
  You get great pay, coupled with flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and comprehensive insurance for your and your dependents. For the people contributing significantly, we also offer ESOPs so there is an opportunity to build wealth as you help the company grow.

1) designing and implementing applications
2) developing and testing software and resolving technical issues that arise
3) Prepare and maintain all applications utilizing standard development tools
4) Utilize backend data services and contribute to increasing existing data services API
5) Lead the entire development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post-launch support
6) Convey effectively with all task progress, evaluations, suggestions, schedules along with technical and process issues
7) Document the development process, architecture, and standard components
8) Coordinate with co-developers and keeps project manager well informed of the status of development effort and serves as a liaison between development staff and project manager
9) Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in web development
10) Fixing bugs

we are looking to add new talent to our ruby on rails team. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side logic for the central database, testing performance, troubleshooting, and integrating front-end elements into the application.

Job specifications-

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Understanding of ruby on rails as well as libraries
• Ability to write clear, readable ruby codes.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of code versioning tools like- Git
• Good understanding of front-end technologies including- HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with MVC, Mocking, RESTful, and ORM.
• Familiarity with testing tools.

We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Back-end Developer (NodeJS) who will work to troubleshoot and improve back-end applications and processes. The Back-end Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users. You should have excellent communication, computer, and project management skills.

You will be the backbone of our startup and founding team member.This offers a great growth opportunity to you as well in an early stage startup which has raise pre-seed funding from one of India's prominent angel investor.

Responsibilities :

-Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging

-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.

Skills Required- PHP, MySQL, Laravel, Yii, Symfony, CakePHP, Zend, CodeIgniter, Magento, Wordpress, Drupal, NodeJS (Node.js), AngularJS (1.x), Angular (2+), Ruby on Rails (ROR), Python Type- Company Domain- itconsultancy - Experience required 1 - 6 years in PHP . - Strong experience on framework (Codeigniter/ laravel/ CakePhp/ Zend/ Symfony/ Yii) or CMS ( Wordpress/ Magento/ Drupal/ Joomla) - Good exposure on Angular.js /Node.js/ React.js would be an added advantage. - Strong knowledge of OOPs, Database, C, C++, logics - Strong Logical Programming Skills required. - Must have good communication skill. - Self-starter and effective team player. - Team leading and client interaction exposure would be an added advantage.

Our team requires a highly skilled NodeJs engineer who is willing to be part of a high performing team where you can learn from your mentors. We have high expectations of our engineers within the organization and only the best and most disciplined in their work are expected to succeed. Engineers have aggressive daily and weekly targets set for them and are required to work a standard working week. Your output of work is measured daily, both from a quantitative as well as a qualitative aspect. You will receive daily and weekly feedback on your performance which will help you resolve blockers and ensure you are meeting your targets. Candidate Requirements ● 5+ years of hands-on development experience with 2+ years in an architect or similar position. ● Proficiency in building web-based applications using NodeJs, Express, MEAN stack ● In-depth knowledge of JavaScript Stack. ● Experience of using NodeJs with an RDMS backend (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server) is good to have. ● Participated in teams on product technical strategy. ● Strong communication skills (listening, questioning, talking to the point, fluent English). ● Very good knowledge of Engineering practices (CI, CD, Branching strategies, Testing types). ● Very good knowledge of application's architecture (3-tier app, SOA, Caching, AWS/Azure, Docker) ● An inclination to get things done based on clear/aggressive goals setting and improving on productivity metrics