FSD - Team Lead

Company Description

Anglerfox is a Software Development and Consulting Company with a focus on websites, e-commerce, and web-based Information Systems. We provide services in the implementation and distribution of business applications.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior PHP Developer. The Senior PHP Developer will be responsible for designing, coding and modifying websites, from layout to function, according to the company's specifications. Job duties will include, but not be limited to, writing well-designed, testable, efficient code and troubleshooting and debugging advanced software solutions.

Qualifications

• Back-End Web Development and Software Development skills
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) skills
• Advanced Front-End Development skills
• Advanced Programming skills
• Knowledge of the following languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery
• Experience with MVC frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter, etc.)
• Experience working with Core PHP
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Job Description

The Opportunity

The Springboard engineering team is looking for software engineers with strong backend & frontend technical expertise. In this role, you would be responsible for building exciting features aimed at improving our student experience and expanding our student base, using the latest technologies like GenAI, as relevant. You would also contribute to making our platform more robust, flexible and scalable. This is a great opportunity to create a meaningful impact as well as grow in your career.

We are looking for engineers with different levels of experience and expertise. Depending on your proficiency levels, you will join our team as a Software Engineer II, Senior Software Engineer or Lead Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop features for the Springboard platform, which enriches the learning experience of thousands through human guided learning at scale
• Own quality and reliability of the product by getting hands on with code and design reviews, debugging complex issues and so on
• Contribute to the platform architecture through redesign of complex features based on evolving business needs
• Influence and establish best engineering practices through solid design decisions, processes and tools
• Provide technical mentoring to team members

You

• You have experience with web application development, on both, backend and frontend.
• You have a solid understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• You have hands-on experience in,
• Coding and debugging complex systems, with frontend integration.
• Code review, responsible for production deployments.
• Building scalable and fault-tolerant applications.
• Re-architecting / re-designing complex systems / features (i.e. managing technical debt).
• Defining and following best practices for frontend and backend systems.
• You have excellent problem solving skills and are comfortable handling ambiguity.
• You are able to analyze various alternatives and reach optimal decisions. 
• You are willing to challenge the status quo, express your opinion and drive change.
• You are able to plan reasonably complex pieces of work and can handle changing priorities, unknowns and challenges with support. You want to contribute to the platform roadmap, aligning with the organization priorities and goals.
• You enjoy mentoring others and helping them solve challenging problems.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. You are able to communicate with various stakeholders to understand their requirements.
• You are a proponent of quality - building best practices, introducing new processes and improvements to make the team more efficient.

Non-negotiables

Must have

• Expertise in Backend development (Python & Django experience preferred)
• Expertise in Frontend development (AngularJS / ReactJS / VueJS experience preferred)
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Experience building multiple significant features for web applications

Good to have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (or any cloud platform)
• Experience working with any Learning Management System (LMS), such as Canvas
• Experience working with GenAI ecosystem, including usage of AI tools such as code completion
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and applications deployed on Kubernetes
• Experience with refactoring (redesigning complex systems / features, breaking monolith into services)
• Experience working with NoSQL databases
• Experience with Web performance optimization, SEO, Gatsby and FE Analytics
• Delivery skills, specifically planning open ended projects
• Mentoring skills

Expectations

• Able to work with open ended problems and come up with efficient solutions
• Able to communicate effectively with business stakeholders to clarify requirements for small to medium tasks and own end to end delivery
• Able to communicate estimations, plan deviations and blockers in an efficient and timely manner to all project stakeholders

We are looking for a talented Fullstack Developer with 2-5 years of experience to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node. As a Fullstack Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web-based applications and services.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the product and engineering teams to develop high-quality web-based applications and services.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Design and develop the front-end user interface using React.
• Create and maintain MongoDB databases and related services.
• Develop and maintain automated test cases for both front-end and back-end applications.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in web development and AI.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience as a Fullstack Developer with expertise in MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.
• Experience in front-end development using React.
• Experience in database development using MongoDB.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in automated testing using Jest, Cypress, or other similar frameworks is a plus.
• Experience in AWS or other cloud technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts is a plus.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about AI & how teams collaborate, and want to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment, then we want to hear from you.

              Job location: Pune 

              Shift Time- 02pm-11pm 

• Seven years of relevant software development experience
• 3 or more years using data interchange methods, including XML, JSON, RESTful, and SOAP
• 4 or more years of experience developing software in Java, Python that interacts with relational databases
• Two or more years of experience with HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and mobile development
• Two or more years of business and systems analysis experience
• Understanding/leveraging Machine Learning algorithms for Projects is a big plus
• Minimum one year of experience in ReactJS/NodeJS.
• Experience working in Projects with Agile principles and methodologies like Scrum Full stack development experience