Engineering Manager (Python/Java, ReactJS) | B2B SaaS /Fintech rship”

Job Title: Tech Lead (Backend Heavy)

Location: Onsite – Indore (Vijaynagar), MP, India

Experience: 4–6 Years

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred

Company Overview

Kuvaka Tech builds scalable, high-performance products across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. We operate in a fast-paced startup environment, focusing on delivering efficient, production-ready solutions within tight timelines.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Tech Lead who is backend-heavy, highly product-driven, and capable of owning end-to-end technical execution. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across multiple backend stacks, while also having enough frontend understanding to unblock issues independently.

This role requires someone who can solve problems proactively, handle technical blockers without unnecessary escalations, and drive projects efficiently in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Ownership

• Take end-to-end ownership of projects from planning to deployment
• Ensure timely delivery under tight deadlines
• Maintain high standards of code quality, scalability, and performance

Backend Development (Core Focus)

• Design and build scalable backend systems using Python and other backend stacks
• Architect APIs, services, and data flows for high-performance applications
• Handle complex technical challenges independently

Frontend Awareness

• Possess working knowledge of frontend technologies (React.js / Next.js)
• Be capable of debugging and resolving frontend issues when required

Problem Solving & Execution

• Identify and resolve technical blockers independently before escalation
• Drive solutions with a cost-efficient and time-efficient approach
• Optimise system performance and architecture
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Innovation & Product Thinking

• Contribute new ideas and technical improvements
• Think from a product perspective, not just implementation
• Continuously improve processes and delivery speed

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering)
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Guide junior developers when required

Required Skills-

Core Technical

• Strong experience in Python (Django/FastAPI preferred)
• Experience with multiple backend stacks (Node.js, etc. is a plus)
• Solid understanding of system design, APIs, and databases

Frontend Understanding

• Hands-on or working knowledge of React.js / modern frontend frameworks

Engineering Mindset

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle pressure and tight deadlines
• Experience working in startup environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 4–6 years of experience in product-based or startup environments
• Has worked on multiple projects end-to-end
• Highly productive, proactive, and ownership-driven
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently
• Focused on efficiency, scalability, and execution speed

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who doesn’t wait for instructions but takes initiative
• A problem solver who fixes issues before they escalate
• A tech-driven thinker with strong execution capability
• Comfortable in fast-moving, high-pressure startup setups

Hiring Process

• HR Round
• Assignment
• Technical Round
• Cultural Fit Round
• Founder’s Call

-Previous experience working as a Shopify developer.

-Strong knowledge of liquid programming language
-Generate custom – tailored Shopify theme and altering pre – existing template.
-Act as Shopify expert, specializing in all facets of the ecommerce platform.
-Strong hands to Install & Customize new Shopify theme.
-Clear concept of HTML5, CSS3, javascript/Jquery.
-Knowledge in other ecommerce platforms like Magento, woocommerce, BigCommerce will be preferred.
-Strong hands to Install & Customize new Shopify theme.
-A proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs (storefront, AJAX Cart, Sections etc.
-Excellent troubleshooting skills.
-Good project management skills

Role description:

We are looking for a LEAD- Fullstack with expertise and experience in designing and developing applications including new developments, enhancements, maintenance and support. The role involves continuous collaboration with team, partners.

Candidate description:

Should have:

• Passion for technology and financial domain with demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Delivery focus with ability to take full ownership
• Strong commitment to quality and delivery
• Strong communication skills

Skills/Knowledge and experience:

• Object oriented design and development skill
• Webservices - Node JS/Express JS, Rest API
• Frontend –, React, Angular (Javascript and Typescript)
• Unix and Shell scripting
• SQL Proficiency, good to know MongoDB

Required Candidate profile

This person MUST have:

• B.E Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years experience with the Django framework
• Experience with building APIs (REST or GraphQL) 
• Strong Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• React.js knowledge would be an added bonus 
• Understanding on how to use a database like Postgres (prefered choice), SQLite, MongoDB, MySQL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design and analysis.
• A strong passion for writing simple, clean and efficient code.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Git.
• Strong communication skills.

Experience:

• Min 5 year experience
• Startup experience is a must. 

Location:

• Remote developer

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.

Joining: Immediate Joining

No of Vacancy: 1

Designation: PHP Laravel Full-stack Developer

Location- Pune, Maharashtra.

• 1-2 years of experience in related field preferred
• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Key Skills

• Extensive experience working in PHP.
• Experience with Laravel framework
• Should have a working knowledge of MySQL.
• Experience with Javascript, typescript.
• Must have knowledge of Java frameworks like ViewJS, AngularJS.
• Knowledge of JADE, Pug template.
• Strong debugging skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and make changes to existing code.