Backend developer - PHP

Numadic is hiring a Fullstack Developer

We are Numads

Drawn to the unknown, we are new age nomads who seek to bring near what is far. We work as full stack humans, able to operate independently while enjoying the journey together. We see past the sandlines of clan and craft and value the unique and special talents of each. We think, we design, we code, we write, we share, we care and we ride together. We aim to live by our values of Humility, Collaboration and Transformation.

We undisrupt vehicle payments

To impact a highly fragmented v-commerce space, we aim to bring order to simplify & aggregate. We are a full stack v-commerce platform. We build the Network side of the products to achieve dense on-ground digital coverage by working with & aggregating different types of partners. Further help set the standards for scaling sustainably for the future. We also build the User side of the products to make road travel experience for our vehicle owners and drivers contactless and fully autonomous. 

About the role:

1. Meet both technical and consumer needs.
2. Design client-side and server-side architecture that can scale to thousands of end users.
3. Ensure cross-platform optimisation and responsiveness of applications.
4. Write and review technical documentation.
5. Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks.
6. Maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
7. Create security and data protection processes.
8. Design and develop efficient APIs.
9. Ability to quickly adapt and migrate code to most current technologies.

Why is the opportunity exciting

We are a startup and provide an opportunity to be a part of a fast growing company. With full ownership, you will have the direct ability to make a difference and lead teams. You will work and learn from among a diverse group of Numads. You will solve first-to-market problems to be taken globally. We are based out of Goa and we offer a great opportunity to work from one of the most beautiful parts of India.

Role requirements:

1. 2+ years of proven experience working as a Fullstack Developer
2. Proficiency with multiple front-end languages and frameworks (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, React Native)
3. Knowledge of back-end languages (Node JS)
4. Knowledge of AWS, Firebase, GIT and CI/CD tools.
5. Hands-on experience with databases (e.g. Postgres, MongoDB).
6. Bias for action - ability to move quickly while taking time out to review the details.
7. Clear communicator - Ability to synthesise and clearly articulate complex information, highlighting key takeaways and actionable insights.
8. Team player - Working mostly autonomously, yet being a team player keeping your crews looped-in.
9. Education - Degree in Computer Science or relevant field or relevant experience.
10. Mindset - Ability to take responsibility for your life and that of your people and projects.
11. Mindfulness - Ability to maintain practices that keep you grounded.

Join Numadic

From the founders to our investors and advisors, what we share is a common respect for the value of human life and of meaningful relationships. We are full-stack humans, who work with full-stack humans and seek to do business with full-stack humans. We have turned down projects, when we found misalignment of values at the other end of the table. We do not believe that the customer is always right. We believe that all humans are equal and that the direction of the flow of money should not define the way people are treated. This is life at Numadic.

Requirements:

1. At least 8 years of experience, building large scale applications
2. Experience working at startups in growth phase with war stories to share
3. Experience with frontend technologies like vue.js or react.js
4. Strong experience with at least one backend framework, preferably express.js
5. Extensive experience in at least one programming language (preferably Javascript, GoLang) and ability to write maintainable, scalable and unit-testable code
6. Experience in CI/CD and cloud infrastructure management
7. Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
8. Excellent command over data structures and algorithms
9. Passion for solving complex problems
10. Good understanding of various database technologies with strong opinions around their use cases
11. Experience with performance monitoring and scaling backend services
12. Experience with microservices and distributed systems in general
13. Experience with team management
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good to have:

1. Worked on products that addressed an international audience
2. Worked on products that scaled to millions of users
3. Exposure to emerging/latest technologies like blockchain, bots, AR/VR
4. Exposure to AI/ML

• Understand fundamental design principles and best practices for developing backend servers and web applications  Gather requirements, scope functionality, estimate and translate those requirements into solutions.  
• Implement and integrate software features as per requirements. 
•  Deliver across the entire app life cycle.
•   Work in a product creation project and/or technology project with implementation or integration responsibilities, Improve an existing code base, if required, and ability to read source code to understand data flow and origin
• Design effective data storage for the task at hand and know how to optimize query performance along the way.  
• Follow an agile methodology of development and delivery  
• Strictly adhere to coding standards and internal practices; must be able to conduct review code  Mentor and possibly lead junior developers  
• Contribute towards innovation  Performance optimization of apps 
•  Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders  
• Diagnose bugs and other issues in products  
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

Must have / Good to have:

• 4+ years experience with Core Python development  Design and implementation of high-availability, and performant applications on Unix environment  
• Good with multithreading and data structures  
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance  
• Familiarity with database design, integration wiht applications and python packaging.  Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5), REST API, security considerations  
• Familiarity with functional testing and deployment automation frameworks  
• Experience in development for 3-4 production ready application using Python as programming language  
• Experience in writing unit test cases including positive and negative test cases 
•  Experience of CI/CD pipeline code deployment (Git, SVN, Jenkins or Teamcity) 
•  Experience with Agile and DevOps methodology 
•  Very good problem-solving skills  
• Experience with Web technologies is a plus  
• Experience with ELK stack is a plus.

We are looking for a highly capable Node.js developer to optimize our web-based application performance. You will be collaborating with our front-end application developers, designing back-end components, and integrating data storage and protection solutions.

To ensure success as a Node.js developer, you should possess extensive knowledge of Node.Js-based services and experience in a similar role. An accomplished Node.js developer will be someone whose expertise results in the stable, fast, and secure exchange of data between servers and end-users.

Node.js Developer Responsibilities:

• 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.

Node.js Developer Requirements:

• At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.

• Strong architecture and design skills and keen business sense. -
• Ownership of projects and technical areas. -
• Strong core server-side technologies experience (Java), database design & performance tuning exposure. -
• Strong OO design skills, knowledge of frameworks such as Spring/ Spring Boot/ exposure to functional programming a plus. -
• Good knowledge of nodeJS/ noSQL a definite plus. -
• Good exposure to front end/UI skills (JS, HTML, Angular). -
• Good exposure to configuration management, testing, deployment. -
• Deep knowhow of data structures, algorithms. -
• Hands on development across technologies.
• Exp- 6-8 years.
• Qual- B.E/ B.Tech (Computer Science/ Equivalent) from a premier institute.

• 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in a startup
• An engineering degree from a reputed college or University
• Hands-on experience in developing end-to-end applications using Node.Js, ReactJs,
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS, web standards, best practices
• Experience of working with databases - MySQL, MongoDB
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• An experience in writing clean, semantic code with cross-browser compatibility in mind
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git/SVN
• Excellent coding and debugging skills
• A passion and the ability to make beautiful, smooth, delightful web experiences
• A Will-Do attitude

• A team of aces, from top-tier schools and startups, to work with
• A fast-paced, data-driven, and fun work environment
• A huge appetite for new, disruptive, creative and implementable ideas
• An open work culture

• Competitive salary
• Great working environment, opportunity to work directly with the founders on very exciting real-life problems.
• Opportunity to grow really fast.

• Shortlist
• Intro call of 15min
• 1-2 Tech rounds
• HR round
• Offer rollout