Engineering Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using the Microsoft .NET framework, coupled with significant expertise in SQL Server. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure applications using C#, .NET/.NET Core, and related technologies.
• Lead the development of key modules and features, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and propose effective solutions.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database schemas for optimal performance and data integrity.
• Perform code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and maintainability of the codebase.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and production issues in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering their growth and ensuring best practices are followed.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and practices to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and methodologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience in software development with a strong focus on the Microsoft .NET ecosystem.
• Proficiency in C# and extensive experience with .NET Framework (4.x) and/or .NET Core/.NET 5+.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with ASP.NET MVC, Web API, 
• Strong SQL skills with proven experience in designing databases, writing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and optimizing database performance in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Familiarity with ORM frameworks such as Entity Framework or Dapper.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, design patterns, and software development best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interperson

We like to keep our job descriptions super simple, so please spend 3 minutes reading this.

Details about the job. You will ...

• Work very closely with the Head of Engineering and the CEO directly
• Own major parts of our tech stack (Node.js/React.js) and your job will be focused primarily on backend (Node/SQL/MQs etc.), but with some front-end JS work (React) as needed
• Design, code, and deliver top-quality software that performs beautifully at scale
• Take ownership for your job and treat it like it is your baby
• This job is based in Chennai (NOT Remote). But we have a lot of flexibility for when life situations require you to work from home
• We are only a 40 person company (by choice) - so you will get amazing ownership!

A Bit About You.

• Really strong in Javascript especially in Node.js with at least 5 years of experience - if you are genuinely not super strong, please do not apply as you will find our interviews challenging and it might be a waste of your time
• Also has React.js experience so that you can support the front-end work as needed
• A strong Engineer who LIKES building software - not just someone who knows the frameworks and can code
• We don't care about college degrees or if you are self taught - we only care that you're exceptional in your work and can be professional
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be organized, and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
• Strong sense of ownership and take pride in your work.

What Will We Do For You?

• Office next to the beach
• "Sports team with a heart" mentality. Even though we work hard, we take care of our people.
• Free breakfast and snacks every day
• Non-hierarchical work environment
• Macbook Pro, free swag etc. of course!
• Huge potential for career growth - the limiting factor will be just your commitment and ambition.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in collaborating with our CFO, CTO, and our dedicated technical team to craft and develop cutting-edge AI-based products.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain Python-based software applications.

- Design and work with databases using SQL.

- Use Django, Streamlit, and front-end frameworks like Node.js and Svelte for web development.

- Create interactive data visualizations with charting libraries.

- Collaborate on scalable architecture and experimental tech. - Work with AI/ML frameworks and data analytics.

- Utilize Git, DevOps basics, and JIRA for project management. Skills and Qualifications:

- Strong Python programming

skills.

- Proficiency in OOP and SQL.

- Experience with Django, Streamlit, Node.js, and Svelte.

- Familiarity with charting libraries.

- Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks.

- Basic Git and DevOps understanding.

- Effective communication and teamwork.

Company details: We are a team of Enterprise Transformation Experts who deliver radically transforming products, solutions, and consultation services to businesses of any size. Our exceptional team of diverse and passionate individuals is united by a common mission to democratize the transformative power of AI.

Website: Blue Hex Software – AI | CRM | CXM & DATA ANALYTICS

• Strong at Core Java and OOPs concepts

• Exposure to Spring, Spring Boot and Spring Security
• Exposure to implementation of RESTful APIs
• Exposure to programming using Queues and No SQL database
• Good understanding about JavaScript, JQuery and HTML
• Good understanding about Data Structures and Multithreaded Programming
• Good understanding about Design Patterns
• Good understanding about Standard and Secure Coding practices

Ideal skills:

1) 2-5 years of professional JavaScript development experience

2) Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

3) Comfortable working through the entire stack from the user interface through systems levels

4) Understanding accessibility and security compliance

5) Strong Logical and Analytical Skills

6) Experience in consuming web services (REST) and processing data (JSON)

7) Experience with SQLite, NoSQL, Redis or other databases

8) Proven experience in building API services using NodeJS Express and related frameworks

9) Good understanding of NodeJS asynchronous runtime

10) Good understanding of JS concepts on callbacks and closures

11) Experience in debugging issues related to memory leaks

12) Experience in building highly scalable and high throughput services with sub-second response times

13) Experience with ElasticSearch/Solr

14) Experience working in a collaborative team environment

15) Ability to understand and analyse issues across multiple vendors and interfaces

16) Experience with NoSQL queries

17) Experience with AWS

18) Experience with Android Development

19) Experience in managing/mentoring small teams

In depth knowledge of all of the above is not mandatory but the nature of the work will involve learning and getting involved with all of the above. You would be working directly with key members of the management team to define and drive technical strategy.

Experience in the mobile space is mandatory. Please only apply if you have been part of building a mobile product. Since our product is mobile only, it is essential that you understand implications on the front end.