Backend Engineer

About us

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview

As an SDE 2 Back-end Engineer at Astra, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new vulnerability scanner from scratch. You will be architecting & engineering a scalable technical solution from the ground-up.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in vulnerability scanning. The role requires deep collaboration with the founders, product, engineering & security teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• You will be joining our Vulnerability Scanner team which builds a security engine to identify vulnerabilities in technical infrastructure.
• You will be the technical product owner of the scanner, which would involve managing a lean team of backend engineers to ensure smooth implementation of the technical product roadmap.
• Research about security vulnerabilities, CVEs, and zero-days affecting cloud/web/API infrastructure.
• Work in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our microservice infrastructure.
• You will research, design, code, troubleshoot and support (on-call). What you create is also what you own.
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint.
• Design and implement APIs in support of other services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using GoLang
• Hands-on experience with creating production-ready code & optimizing it by identifying and correcting bottlenecks.
• Driving strict code review standards among the team.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the end product always looks like how it was imagined
• Work closely with Security & Product teams in writing vulnerability detection rules, APIs etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong 2-4 years relevant development experience in GoLang
• Experience in building a technical product from idea to production.
• Design and build highly scalable and maintainable systems in Golang
• Expertise in Goroutines and Channels to write efficient code utilizing multi-core CPU optimally
• Must have hands-on experience with managing AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Hands on experience in creating low latency high throughput REST APIs
• Write test suites and maintain code coverage above 80%
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka
• Good to have experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems.
• Understanding of cloud/web security concepts would be an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, improve and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with developers globally
• Experience with security side of things
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (last one was Chikmangaluru)
• Open and supportive culture 

Responsibilities:

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, comfortable with uncertainty, flexible, great with people and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. Every day is an opportunity to bring your vision to life, and to expand, learn, and grow. No idea is left unconsidered. No voice is left unheard.

• Supporting system design, development and maintenance
• Taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the team
• Assisting in defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Optimising applications for maximum speed and scalability
• 2-6 years of experience

Skills

NodeJs

Your Impact:

•                 Implements Digital Consumer experiences based on a foundation of SFCC (Salesforce commerce cloud) to meet expected quality standards

•                 Ensures functional requirements and high-level solution designs are understood and are translated into detailed technical design

•                 Implement proofs of concept to prove any new technologies, application flows or integration scenarios and identify customizations needed to SFCC platform for meeting client requirements

•                 Guides the performance tuning and scalability of the ecommerce solution

•                 Diagnose and solve technical problems during implementation and support phases

Your Skills & Experience:

•                 4-8 Years with 2+ years of implementing commerce application on any eCommerce platform in last 3 years

•                 If you have not worked in eCommerce platform, we can still discuss with you if you are expert in Java/.Net and understand REST/SOAP webservices.

•                 Demonstrate proficiency in build and release management using CI/CD strategies (leveraging tools like Jenkins and DevOps practices), implement Mocha/Chai unit and functional test cases in order to reduce costs while ensuring quality

•                 Contributes to designing, implementing and documenting the build release process as well as system configuration and deployment characteristics of the applications

•                 Participates in technical walkthroughs/ code reviews of other team members’ components, test plans and results and help them with gaps

•                 Collaborate with architect to define implementation processes and quality gates and standards

•                 Identifies risks and issues, and help monitor them

•                 Guides the development of reference and resource materials

•                 Mentors developers in improving their platform knowledge and development skills

•                 Communicate technical design to the developers and help/guide them in the implementation

•                 Participates in Agile sprints

Set Yourself Apart With:

•                 eCommerce platform certification

•                 Security considerations – OWASP, CSRF, reCAPTCHA etc. – Basic knowledge or experience

•                 Git Development workflow – Proficient

•                 Visual Studio Code IDE or Eclipse IDE - Proficient

•                 Knowledge on Agile methodology and desired tools like Jira, confluence etc.

•                 Scripting/development experience with Node.js, Mocha/Chai

•                 Experience working in any Salesforce cloud environment like SFMC, SFSC etc.

•                 Excellent written, verbal communication and articulation skills & Good team player

•                 Self-starter and self-learner with keen interest to grow

•                 Process orientation and the ability to define and setup processes

•                 Ability to provide necessary coaching to bring team members up to speed on the technology

•                 Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

•                 Excellent and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions

•                 Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with excellent personal ownership of problem resolution

Position Overview: We are looking for a senior developer who must be capable of building services using modern microservices architecture with NodeJS & serverless frameworks. Should have strong knowledge of ObjectOriented Concepts, and Node. Js frameworks like loopback, RDBMS, and microservice patterns. The candidate should be comfortable with application coding based on design and specifications, and also be comfortable working with JSON and RESTful services. The candidate must be a top-notch developer committed to keeping learning new things and becoming an integral part of and fostering growth within our development team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining the backend systems that support the application
• Designing and implementing APIs and Microservices architecture to handle the application workload
• Developing and optimizing queries for RDBMS (MySQL) to manage data and ensure performance and scalability
• Managing and deploying the application on AWS using Lambda, ECS and other related services
• Collaborating with front-end developers to ensure smooth communication between front-end and back-end systems and back-end systems
• Writing clean, neat and reusable code that follows coding standards and best practices.
• Participating in code reviews and ensuring that coding standards are maintained
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues that arise in production environments
• Optimizing the application for performance, scalability, and security
• Continuously learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in software development
• Documenting technical specifications, processes, and system design

About Us:

hBits is India’s most experienced real estate fractional ownership platform backed by several strategic Industry titans in the Real Estate, Wealth Management & Distribution Technology and VC space. We are democratizing and digitizing investments in commercial real estate. hBits’ has also received Real Estate AIF license from SEBI. hBits' goal is to build a global digital exchange for real estate. Our team comprises ambitious graduates from Harvard, Stanford, and IIMs as well as experienced professionals from top corporates like HDFC, HSBC, Piramal and Cushman & Wakefield. hBits has an AUM of around Rs. 500 crore and has investors from across India as well as NRIs from Singapore, Gulf, Europe, and USA.

Job Title: Software Engineer-Frontend (React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS)

No. of openings - 5

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Software Engineer with expertise in React.js,

TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS to join our development team. As a Frontend

Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing and building modern,

responsive web applications that provide an exceptional user experience. Your

proficiency in these technologies, including Tailwind CSS, will be vital in shaping the

front-end of our projects.

Responsibilities:

● Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend developers to

understand project requirements and translate them into user-friendly, responsive

web applications.

● Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React.js, TypeScript,

Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best

practices.

● Implement and maintain consistent design patterns and user interface

components for a visually appealing and cohesive user experience.

● Optimize web applications for performance and responsiveness, addressing

issues related to load times and browser compatibility.

● Work with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data fetching to integrate frontend

components with backend services.

● Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit testing and end-to-end testing, to

ensure the reliability and correctness of the frontend code.

● Debug and resolve issues and bugs, collaborating with the development team to

ensure a smooth development and testing process.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends, tools, and best

practices and share your knowledge with the team.

● Collaborate with the team to conduct code reviews and maintain code quality

and consistency.

● Adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, contributing to the

continuous improvement of the development process.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience as a Frontend Software Engineer with a strong focus on

React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS development.

● Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern web development tools and

libraries.

● In-depth knowledge of React.js and its ecosystem, including state management

libraries (e.g., Redux).

● Proficiency with TypeScript for type-safe coding.

● Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering (SSR) for optimized

performance.

● Strong expertise in Tailwind CSS for efficient and maintainable styling.

● Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.

● Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first development principles.

● Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a keen attention to detail.

● Effective communication and teamwork abilities, capable of collaborating with

cross-functional teams.

● Enthusiasm for staying up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends

and technologies.

If you are a passionate Frontend Software Engineer with expertise in React.js,

TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS, and are dedicated to delivering exceptional user

interfaces, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the development

of high-quality web applications that provide outstanding user experiences.

Job Title: Software Engineer-Backend (Node.js)

No. of openings - 5

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Backend Software Engineer with experience in Node.js to

join our development team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in

building and maintaining the server-side components of our software applications. You

will work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the reliability, performance,

and scalability of our backend systems.

Responsibilities:

● Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product

managers, and QA engineers, to understand project requirements and deliver

high-quality solutions.

● Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following coding best practices

and established coding standards.

● Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems and data.

● Optimize and improve the performance of existing backend services as needed.

● Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

● Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive

feedback to peers.

● Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies related to

backend development.

● Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment

and operation of backend services.

● Contribute to the ongoing improvement of development processes and

methodologies.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience as a Backend Software Engineer with a focus on Node.js

development.

● Proficiency in Node.js and its ecosystem, including Express.js or similar

frameworks.

● Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.

● Familiarity with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.

● Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.

● Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

● Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

● Self-motivated and adaptable, with a passion for learning and keeping up with

industry trends.

If you are a dedicated Backend Software Engineer with expertise in Node.js and a desire

to work on exciting projects, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to

the development of cutting-edge software solutions that meet the needs of our users

and clients.

• At least one year experience with PHP or NodeJS.
• Experience with at least one Relational database like MongoDB, MySQL or NoSQL
• Experience with multiple PHP frameworks will be plus(e.g Wordpress, Laravel, Codeigniter,Symfony, cakePHP)
• Proficiency with multiple PHP Frameworks.
• Proficiency designing and building APIs.
• Comfortable in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction coupled with team collaboration and open communication
• Thorough knowledge of Ajax, Javascript, HTML,CSS and other web technologies XHTML and HTML5 coding is desirable.
• Experience in both Linux and Windows environment development. Understanding of RESTful web services.
• Work in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere to develop new ideas that adapt to evolving user needs
• Experience using Git / GitHub. Excellent communication skills      

LambdaTest is a cloud-based testing platform aimed at bringing the whole testing ecosystem to cloud. LambdaTest provides access to a powerful cloud network of 2000+ real browsers and operating system that helps testers in cross-browser and crossplatform compatibility testing. The product roadmap is evolving and there are many more functionalities and features which will be added to the product. The company is backed by the Tier 1 VC funds and entrepreneurs of the industry. We are growing at a fantastic rate. This is an incredible opportunity for someone talented and ambitious to make a huge impact.

Role

• Develop & maintain shared APIs, libraries and frameworks
• Improve the performance and reliability of our services including databases, CI/CD pipeline, web services, and other integrations
• Monitor and scale our cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with other teams on security, automation, and internal tools
• Evaluate and develop new tools and technologies that can help achieve company-level goals

Required Candidate profile

• 4 - 8 years of experience in Development.
• Should have good knowledge of backend Technologies like Python, Nodejs, Golang.
• Should have worked with Databases like Mysql, monogdb etc.
• Should have working experience in cloud environment.
• Engineering degree in computer science, engineering or related discipline from good institutes

Required Skills:

• 4+ year of experience in Development in JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands on experience on 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.

About KAFQA

At Kafqa, we are building the next generation performing arts platform. Our mission is to transform how India learns, performs & watchers performing arts. We are currently in stealth mode with a target public launch date in April. Our launch services consist of technology enabled dance classes in our proprietary studios, production facilities and social media broadcasting & competitions.

Founder & Team

The founder is Shariq Plasticwala. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay & Stanford GSB. He was part of the founding team of Amazon India where he played a key role for over 8 years. Among his roles at Amazon, he was the CEO of Amazon’s first joint venture in India and a Board Member of Amazon’s payments business. The other members of the founding team consist of senior executives from Shiamak Davar & Byju’s.

Background

• At least 1+ years’ experience in back-end development in a fast-paced environment, working in Python & Django Framework
• Deep understanding of technologies used in web-deployed SaaS products, including Rest APIs
• Exposure to AWS, Azure or other cloud providers

Opportunity

We will share our workload as a team and we expect you to work on a broad range of tasks. Here’s are some of the things you might have to do on any given day:

• Developing APIs and endpoints for deployments of our product
• Infrastructure Development such as building databases, creating and maintaining automated jobs
• Build out the back-end to deploy and scale our product
• Build POCs for client deployments
• Document your code, write test cases, etc.

Skills

• Hands-on experience with Python (1+ years)
• Sound understanding of Postgres and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Deep familiarity with UNIX, major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps
• Understanding of databases, and related tools, paradigms

Java with cloud