Engineering Manager - MERN

We are a forward-thinking company Hookux seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to join our team. You will work on a variety of exciting projects that require problem-solving, innovation, and scalability. One such project is, a stock market and crypto investing simulation platform that teaches children financial skills through gamified competition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Design and implement API endpoints and server-side logic.
• Work closely with the design and product teams to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write well-documented, clean code.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, with expertise in React.js for front-end development.
• Strong experience with Node.js, Express.js, or other backend technologies.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficient in version control (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools.
• Experience with agile methodologies and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with React Native for mobile app development.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology or cryptocurrency-related platforms.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• years of experience in full stack development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for career growth and learning.
• Flexible working hours and remote working options.
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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary or hourly rate
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects
• Creative and supportive team environment
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mail me your CV and portfolio at hr @ hookux.com

Candidates MUST HAVE :

● Deep expertise with JavaScript. Extensive hands-on experience building microservices using NodeJs.

● Substantial experience in building complex and scalable solutions.

● Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns

● Strong experience and understanding of various APIS / Web Services and SQL/NoSQL databases

● Architected non-trivial solutions for a company at a scale

● Proficient in unit testing, writing mocks, automated functional tests, and end-end tests

● Experience with a variety of languages, stacks, and programming paradigms

● Capability to contribute across the web and mobile stacks

● Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly

● The ability to independently lead problem-solving and build elegant, maintainable solutions to complex problems.

Good to Have

● Experience in building projects with TypeScript, ExpressJs, NextJS, ReactJs, Flutte,r etc.

● Experience with gRPC or GraphQL API implementations.

● Experience in any other programming languages such as Python/Go/Scala

● Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and

● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

● Good hand-on with data streaming technologies like Kafka

● Experience with cloud APIs (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)

● Understanding on information security and data privacy

● Experience in open-source development and contribution to open-source technology

Roles and Responsibilities :

● Write clean, reliable, reusable, scalable, testable and maintainable code.

● Produce best in class documentation, testing and monitoring

● Estimate effort, identify risks

● Mentor/coach other engineers in the team to facilitate their development and to provide technical leadership to them.

● Rise above details as and when needed to spot broader issues/trends and implications for the product/team as a whole

● Practice and promote craftsmanship in software engineering (coding, testing, code reviews, documentation, scalability, performance, etc.)

● Break down requirements, estimate tasks, and assist in planning roadmap accurately

● Develop iterative solutions to address expansive product goals

● Platformism components as libraries, utilities and promote reuse

● Be able to conceptualize and develop prototypes quickly

● Own large technical deliverables and execute in a structured manner.

● Take accountability for the overall health of the products you build and ensure predictability of the deliverables of your team 1

● Drive technical roadmap of the team in collaboration with Product and Business Teams.

Must-Have:

• Web development frameworks and tools, such as AngularJS, and React JS • Knows frameworks and programming languages such as .NET, C#, JavaScript, and NodeJS. • Must have an idea about hybrid cloud platforms like Azure or AWS • Knowledge about build Tools like Webpack and Grunt • Should know basic design principles and coding practices, such as linters and types • Secure coding practices and protocols such as the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) • Basic knowledge of CMS tools and their workings, CMS like Sitecore • Having experience in API and service-based architectures using REST APIs, microservices, and utilizing JSON for web or mobile applications

Good to Have:

• Testing frameworks and tools like Jest, Codecept, Tosca, Jenkins • SQL, PL/SQL, and NoSQL database management. • Knowledge of various web tools and software like Miro, Figma, Visual Studio, VS Code, PyCharm, Jira, Confluence, and DevOps portals • Could have knowledge of payment gateways and their implementations on e-commerce management tools like Hybris • Having knowledge of product life cycle management

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

To know more about us please visit: https://www.apexon.com/

About the role:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience building modern web applications working in the fullstack
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript with a thorough understanding of React.js or Vue.js and their core principles preferred
• Implementing RESTful APIs using .Net/C# preferred with experience with .Net Core, .Net 5 or 6 a bonus!
• Experience with SQL and relational database design with MS SQL Server experience is added advantage
• Experience with NoSQL/document database technologies
• Experience writing automated unit tests in the full stack environment
• Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Familiarity with modern front-end and backend build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Experience with modern responsive web application design & development Familiarity with Node.js
• Experience with microservice architecture
• Experience using Git version control
• Experience with VS Code, Visual Studio, or other relevant development tools
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile principles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
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Required skill set:

• Candidate must be good in JavaScript and have experience in at least one modern JavaScript framework such as Vue/Angular/React. But must be willing to work in Vue/React.
• Must have experience in .NET Framework. Good to have experience in .NET Core/.NET 5/6/7. But must be willing and capable enough to learn .NET Core.
• Should be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be good in programming concepts such as OOPS, Unit Tests, Web API, SQL, etc

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices

· Website designing, building, or maintaining

· Expanding/enhancing the website once built.

· Responsive website design

Qualifications and Skills:

· 1+ Years of Work Experience.

· Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.

· Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

· Experience with responsive and adaptive design.

· Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience

· Should be computer savvy and have strong communication skills.

· Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of E-commerce.

· Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript or Ruby on Rails.

· A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.

Job Title: Software Development Manager
Job Type: Full – Time 
Location: Pune 
Work Timings – General Shift

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide project management and overall leadership on every aspect of the software and infrastructure
• Engage in external customer and client discussions at all stages of a project lifecycle as needed, including initial project scoping efforts through development and project presentation.
• Get involved to provide directions for different projects inclusive of research, development, design, evaluation, testing along with delivery.
• Supervise architecture planning and lead efforts to develop a technical roadmap for projects.
• Breakdown the Project stories into Sprints and ensure project completion on time by delegating, monitoring, and mitigating risks.
• Establish and stimulate software development standards and processes along with best practices.
• Perform closely with Engineers, Developers, and Product Management throughout the organization.
• Brainstorming new product development strategies and solutions.
• Constantly find ways to improve efficiency, introduce automation and smart measures for robust quality.
• Ensure quality design reviews to meet the customer’s SLA.
• Supervise resource allocation to assure the attainment of apt business and personnel development goals.
• Involve in strategic plans to accomplish technical as well as business with leadership chain, team, and customers.
• Evaluate projects, develop and update schedules plus supervise project status.
• Collaborate effectively with all team members as well as hold regular team meetings.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment for the team to develop and grow into highly productive, self-motivated, and competitive intellectuals
  
  

Skills and Experience:

Qualifications:

• BE/B-Tech/MBA in any related field.
• Experience: 5+ years

Skills:

• Strong Verbal and Written Communications Skills.
• Strong Relationship Building Ability with teams at all locations.
• Ability to work Collaboratively with various Verticals across multiple Geographical Locations.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, efficiently & accurately.
• Should have technical knowledge of product development over Mobile, desktop, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Should have the ability to independently manage development from design through testing and deployment.
• Should have had experience tech stacks like MERN, MEAN, LAMP, or equivalent.
• UI experience is preferred.
• 2+ years of application development experience using Cloud technologies.

Personal Qualities and Behavior traits:

• Be a good team worker demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organization and team members.
• Good organizational and communication skills and excellent attention to details
• Interact with individuals to facilitate information and feedback.