Backend Engineer

Unico Connect is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our team. In this role, you will work on a wide range of exciting projects, from building robust backend systems with Node.js to exploring NoCode platforms and integrating AI tools & solutions. 

Responsibilities

1. Node.js Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using Node.js. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of server-side applications.
2. Relational Databases: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to design, create, and optimize database structures, and implement data models.
3. NoCode Platforms: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore and evaluate NoCode platforms for rapid application development and automation.
4. OpenAI API Integration: Utilize OpenAI APIs to integrate language generation and understanding capabilities into our applications.
5. Language Model Exploration: Perform exploratory tasks related to Language Models, such as creating and fine-tuning models, and experimenting with various use cases.
6. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure the efficient use of resources.
7. Security: Implement best practices for data security and access control, including user authentication and authorization.
8. Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation, including API documentation and database schemas.
9. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of proven experience as a Node.js developer with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.
• Solid experience with relational databases, including database design and SQL.
• Familiarity with NoCode platforms or a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS or GCP, setting up instances, deploying applications. 
• Experience in implementing API caching using Redis or similar.  
• Understanding of OpenAI APIs and a strong interest in Language Model technologies.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and server-side scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with implementing queue management systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS.
• Previous experience working with natural language processing (NLP) technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Skills

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• RESTful

• Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js and related technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to support frontend functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and methodologies to improve development processes.

Mandatory

• SaaS experience of 2 years with total development experience of 4 years
• Must have worked in a smaller company of less than 100
• Should have built solutions/softwares end to end and not just as a part of bigger team
• Should see themselves going deeper into the same role even 5 years down the line
• Should have knowledge on Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and Node.js design patterns.
• Proficiency in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with API development, including RESTful services and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex server-side issues.

Essential

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of system design and scalable architecture.
• Understanding of security best practices and implementing secure APIs.

Good to Have

• Experience with GraphQL and related backend technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce technologies.
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as React for better cross-functional collaboration.

We aspire to build a high-quality, innovative & robust software. If you are a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable data platforms, look no further. Click on Apply and we will reach out to you soon.

Your responsibilities as an Engineer: 

•     Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.

•     Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

•     Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.

•     Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.

•     Obtains and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products.

•     Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment

•     Participate in educational opportunities & read professional publications;

•     Protects operations by keeping information confidential.

•     Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.

•     Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

•     Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.

Skill sets we require:

•     Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer

•     Experience designing interactive applications

•     Ability to develop software in or other programming languages like JIRA or Postman

•     Excellent knowledge of relational databases, MYSQL and Restful API

•     Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (Laravlel, Codeigniter and Magento)

•     Experience with test-driven development

•     Proficiency in software engineering tools

•     Ability to document requirements and specifications

Experience & Pedigree: 

•     Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent

Hiring PHP Developer

Job description

Should have proven work experience of 1-2 years as a PHP - Laravel based development in a competitive environment

Proficient in developing applications based on Laravel 5 or greater

Proficient in handling MySQL database. (Experience in PostgreSQL is a plus)

Experience in other PHP Frameworks like Yii, Zend , Cake PHP, CodeIgniter are added advantage

Experience in analyzing & modifying existing open source / plugin code & extensions jQuery, XML, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, AJAX

Experience in SOAP, REST and web services

 PHP Developer SKILLS & Responsibilities:

Extensive experience in PHP and Laravel.
Database Management tools such as MySQL.
The candidate has worked on the web application or REST API for apps, Laravel, Node Js.

Has experience or can work in a team as well as a single person.
Experience building or maintaining a CMS.

• Participate in brainstorming and technical ideation for projects with product, growth, and engineering
• You will design Scalable and Fault-Tolerant systems
• You will help Maintain critical and auxiliary systems (databases, cache ...)
• You will build Experiments that help validate hypotheses for the product

Experience:

2+yrs In your first 3 months, you will…

• Successfully onboard and create strong bonds with the current team
• Participate in brainstorming and technical ideation for projects with product, growth, and engineering
• Contribute to existing product features and experimentation

In your first 6 months, you will…

• Develop prototypes of new features or products using rapid iteration and experimentation as we explore new ideas
• Partner across the engineering team to ship features

In your first year, you will...

• Champion best-in-class engineering practices and systems for an emerging engineer team
• Help build a suite of features for the product

Our Ideal Hire:

• Learned best practices and has experienced the challenges and joys working at a startup
• Managed and maintained production code at increasing scales
• Feels strongly motivated by our mission
• Communicates complex problems and proposes solutions, in writing and in conversation

Expertise:

• Proficiency in any one language (ex: NodeJS / Go / Python)
• MySQL (design / indices / optimizing queries)
• Redis (types/ functionality/ use cases)

Hands-on experience:

• Handled scaling issue
• Good at debugging

Good to have:

• Kafka (or other stream-processing software)
• AWS

Do not apply if you are not:

• Ownership driven
• Curious in general
• Able to explain things in simple terms
• Self-motivated
• Use to work in the chaotic environment
• Highly proactive
• Willing to Mentor and humble to ask for collaboration
• Most important, Learn & Grow yourself!
• Hungry to grow anymore

What you need to have:

Experience: 4 to 8 years

Annual CTC: Rupees 12,00,000 to 20,00,000