Dev Lead

Company Introduction

iSchoolConnect is an online platform that makes the University Admissions process hassle-free, fun and accessible to students around the globe. Using our unique AI technology, we allow students to apply to multiple universities with a single application. iSchoolConnect also connects with institutions worldwide and aids them in the transformation of their end-to-end admission processes using our various cutting-edge use cases. Our technologies include the Conversational AI chatbot, Document Grader, Video Interview Analyzer, and a Single application use case that aids institutions with International Enrollment Management

For more information visit: https://ischoolconnect.com/

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ischoolconnect/

Designation -Full Stack Developer

Job Description

As a Full Stack Developer at iSchoolConnect, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the front end and back end of our web applications. You will work closely with our team of talented engineers and product managers to build high-quality, high-performance, scalable code.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications with a focus on user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for both the front end and back end.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

Key Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript and familiarity with TypeScript.
• Strong experience with Node.js and popular frameworks (Express, Koa, etc.).
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Experience with Angular is highly preferred, but experience with other front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js) is also valuable.
• Basic understanding of RDBMS, specifically MySQL.
• Experience with unit testing and test-driven development.
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages and server-side CSS preprocessors.

Work Exp - 4+ years

Location - Mumbai (Work from Office)

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Accessibility on the Web.
• Familiarity with ORM tools like Prisma.
• Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS.
• Experience with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
• Knowledge of CSS frameworks, especially Tailwind CSS.
• Familiarity with continuous integration.

About Potentiam

Potentiam helps SME companies build world-class offshore teams. Our model is our locations and your dedicated staff under your control. Potentiam have offices in Iasi in Romania, Bangalore and Cape Town, home to large liquid pools of offshore talent working for international companies. Potentiam's management team have had over 15 years' experience in building offshore teams, and have specialist functional expertise to support the transition offshore in technology, finance, operations, engineering, digital marketing, technology and analytics. For decades corporations' scale has enabled them to benefit from the cost and skills advantage of offshore operations. Now SME companies can enjoy a similar benefit through Potentiam without any upfront investment.

Location : Bangalore ( Hybrid)

Experience - 2-5 Years

The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for developing Odoo customizations based on pre-defined task requirements put together by a functional consultant.

The position offers the chance to be an integral part of the whole business and you will be exposed to a wide range of business and use-cases including integrations with 3rd-party software implementations. You will also be involved directly with customers where technical input is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop robust, efficient and well-structured code based on business requirements.
• Conduct development testing and work closely with the QA testing team.
• Work closely with the Functional Consultants on designing Odoo software solutions.
• Debugging and developing fixes for existing implementations.
• Meet project deadlines and be involved in project review meetings with the project management team.
• Assist with the training and on-boarding of Junior Developers.
• Keep all project / task stakeholders informed through regular documented updates.

Professional Experience:

• 2-3 year's experience with Python and PostgreSQL.
• Experience working with code versioning with Git being preferred.
• Must have experience in Docker.
• Must have experience in Qweb/XML.
• 2-3 years’ experience with HTML/CSS.

• Develops code in C# and front-end technologies like Angular and React.
• Can test own code using unit testing framework.
• Able to understand and adhere to design principles and technical designs explained to him.
• Able to solve algorithmic and platform problems by researching online and trying out solutions

• ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server and JavaScript are must.
• MVC candidate should be preferred.
• Any other JavaScript library also an added advantage.

• Analysis
• Multitasking
• Communication Skills
• Results Oriented
• High Energy
• Self-Motivated

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Job brief

We are looking for a full stack developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

As a full-stack developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Work with development team to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation

Skill Set required

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer or similar role
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of Node.js and multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks like ES6.
• Familiarity with MongoDB, web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field

Java Springboot Developer

• Java Springboot - Support end-end management of the APIs over its entire lifecycle
• Work with various application teams to understand their business needs and requirements for the API implementation
• Ensure API documentation is created and remains up to date
• Ensure code and design quality with appropriate logging, monitoring, tracing, and security standards in place
• Help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the API platform, API accessibility and API deployments
• Perform root cause analysis for Production issues and come up with solutions that will prevent them from happening in the future
• Governance, Event Driven Architecture, message-based architectures, and caching strategies and frameworks.
• Participate and contribute in grooming technical user stories impacting integration

Who You Are

To qualify for this position, you should meet the following requirements:

• More than 6 years of experience in development, and implementation of enterprise-wide solutions based on Java Technologies (Java, J2EE, Webservices/Spring)
• At least 3-5 years of hands on experience with design, development and implementation of Spring Boot, Microservices
• Experience in Deploying Microservices (spring-boot, node's)
• Good understanding of security protocols (e.g. OAuth, SAML)
• Excellent analytical, oral, written communication and presentation skills with ability to interact with global delivery technical teams.
• Experience in Agile methodologies

Strong experience on core Java (Version >=1.8 )

Strong experience on Spring ecosystem (Core, MVC, data, JPA, transaction management, security, AOP, Batch & Boot). Comfortable performing integration tests in Spring context.

Strong experience on JDBC and DB concepts.

Experience of TDD/BDD approach and prior experience working with CI/CD tools (Maven, Git, jenkins)

Strong experience on ORM (hibernate) and PL/SQL procedures

Knowledge of some of UI latest languages / frameworks ( Html5, Angular 4+)

Knowledge of SOA/Microservices (REST, Soap) and its challenges

Strong knowledge on APP server (Tomcat, Weblogic)

Strong knowledge on Microservices

Exposure on Digital stack

-          UX/UI

-          API

-          Machine Learning

-          Big Data

-          Cloud/Docker/IaaS/PaaS

Knowledge on Java Swing

Experience delivering sound development, testing, implementation, deployment and support strategies in complex distributed environments.

Knowledge on production monitoring tools.

Good experience in leading change within a team, especially around testing and quality practices.

Team player, who relentlessly involves others and shares knowledge with them

Should have experience of participant in design reviews and code reviews.

Curiosity in all the latest trends and ready to do POCs with new technical stack