Founding Full-Stack Developer

Position: Senior Project Associate= 01

Essential Qualification:

(i) Master’s Degree in Natural or Agricultural Sciences/ MVSc or bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized University or equivalent

and

(ii) Four year’s experience in Research and Development in industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services

OR

Doctoral Degree in Science/ Engineering/ Technology/ Pharma/ MD/ MS from a recognized University or equivalent

Desirable Qualification: Full stack developer with demonstrable experience in working with different operating systems, Programming Languages (Shell Scripts, Python, C, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, HTML, PHP), Database Server (MySQL, OpenLDAP), Apache and NGINX Web Server, hands-on experience with application performance indicators like red metrics etc and Unity3D. Experience in React Native, online mentoring and content creation. Machine learning and evolutionary biology knowledge will be an added advantage. Previous experience in game development is highly desirable.

Upper Age limit (years) - 40

Monthly Emoluments: 42,000/- +HRA

Deadline for application - 22-Apr-2024

About Springworks

At Springworks, we're on a mission to revolutionize the world of People Operations. With our innovative tools and products, we've already empowered over 500,000+ employees across 15,000+ organizations and 60+ countries in just a few short years.

But what sets us apart? Let us introduce you to our exciting product stack:

• SpringVerify: Our B2B background verification platform
• EngageWith: Spark vibrant cultures! Our recognition platform adds magic to work.
• Trivia: Fun remote team-building! Real-time games for strong bonds.
• SpringRole: Future-proof profiles! Blockchain-backed skill showcase.
• Albus: AI-powered workplace search and knowledge bot for companies

Join us at Springworks and be part of the remote work revolution. Get ready to work, play, and thrive in an environment that's anything but ordinary!

Role Overview

This role is for our Albus team. As a SDE 2 at Springworks, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, turning innovative ideas into tangible, user-friendly products. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, with a focus on Python, Node.js and ReactJS. Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) will be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product management and design teams to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and Python.
• Design and implement user interfaces using React.js with focus on user experience.
• Build reusable and efficient code for future use.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making processes.
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Goals (not limited to):

1 month into the job:

• Become familiar with the company's products, codebase, development tools, and coding standards. Aim to understand the existing architecture and code structure.
• Ensure that your development environment is fully set up and configured, and you are comfortable with the team's workflow and tools.
• Start contributing to the development process by taking on smaller tasks or bug fixes. Ensure that your code is well-documented and follows the team's coding conventions.
• Begin collaborating effectively with team members, attending daily stand-up meetings, and actively participating in discussions and code reviews.
• Understand the company's culture, values, and long-term vision to align your work with the company's goals.

3 months into the job:

• Be able to independently design, develop, and deliver small to medium-sized features or improvements to the product.
• Demonstrate consistent improvement in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Receive positive feedback on code reviews.
• Continue to actively participate in team meetings, offer suggestions for process improvements, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Start assisting junior team members or interns by sharing knowledge and providing mentorship.
• Seek feedback from colleagues and managers to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.

6 months into the job:

• Take ownership of significant features or projects, from conception to deployment, demonstrating leadership in technical decision-making.
• Identify areas of the codebase that can benefit from refactoring or performance optimizations and work on these improvements.
• Propose and implement process improvements that enhance the team's efficiency and productivity.
• Continue to expand your technical skill set, potentially by exploring new technologies or frameworks that align with the company's needs.
• Strengthen your collaboration with other departments, such as product management or design, to ensure alignment between development and business objectives.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience working with Python along with machine learning frameworks and NLP technologies.
• Strong understanding of micro-services, messaging systems like SQS.
• Experience in designing and maintaining nosql databases (MongoDB)
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and a passion for learning. Essentially having a builder mindset is a plus.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
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Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.
• Previous experience of working in a startup or fast paced environment.
• Strong understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

About Company / Benefits

• Work from anywhere effortlessly with our remote setup perk: Rs. 50,000 for furniture and headphones, plus an annual addition of Rs. 5,000.
• We care about your well-being! Our health scheme covers not only your physical health but also your mental and social well-being. We've got you covered from head to toe!
• Say hello to endless possibilities with our learning and growth opportunities. We're here to fuel your curiosity and help you reach new heights.
• Take a breather and enjoy 30 annual paid leave days. It's time to relax, recharge, and make the most of your time off.
• Let's celebrate! We love company outings and celebrations that bring the team together for unforgettable moments and good vibes.
• We'll reimburse your workation trips, turning your travel dreams into reality.
• We've got your lifestyle covered. Treat yourself with our lifestyle allowance, which can be used for food, OTT, health/fitness, and more. Plus, we'll reimburse your internet expenses so you can stay connected wherever you go!
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Join our remote team and experience the freedom and flexibility of asynchronous communication. Apply now!

Know more about Springworks:

• Life at Springworks: https://www.springworks.in/blog/category/life-at-springworks/ 
• Glassdoor Reviews: https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Overview/Working-at-Springworks-EI_IE1013270.11,22.htm
• More about Asynchronous Communication: https://www.springworks.in/blog/asynchronous-communication-remote-work/

Urgently required Head - Products/Solutions Officer Mumbai for India’s largest micro retail solutions provider.

Mandatory:

BE/BTech with MBA from institutes of repute/ Tier 1 school/Tier 2 School

BE OR B.tech is compulsory

experience in web/ mobile apps

exp in payment gateway

iot and it infrastructure

Agile/Scrum Software Development methodologies.

Experience: 10-15 yrs

Location: Mumbai( WFO)

Responsibilities:

▪ Will be the Chief of Staff to the CEO - managing products & solutions, overseeing Buying & Merchandising (products and categories) & Marketing departments.
▪ Will be the products/solutions custodian of the organization with the CEO. Ability to contribute/align/build on the CEO’s solution(s) vision. Understands interplay between products, service, solution, business case and operationalization for Hardware and software both.
▪ Lives and breathes solutions: existing and potential, identifies both unserved and underserved needs. Constantly tracks markets and internal clients and consumers to make best in class solutions available ahead of time
▪ Regular stakeholder interactions: Head strategic initiatives for Micro Retail and business case, Buying & Merchandising for range and partners. Digital, Sales and Operations for dip sticks, business potential and operationalization
▪ Solution development and Solution management: Experience within project management, software & hardware development lifecycle, process and solutions design
▪ Builds Go-To-Market with Sales, Operations and Marketing
▪ Co owns P&L with Sales and Operations. Tracks products/solutions performance regularly to ensure plans/tweaks in time
▪ Work with cross functional teams for development of products, solutions and project management
▪ Govern and continuously improve the products/solutions based on implementation road map
▪ Problem solving, consumer centricity, spotting opportunities, solving problems, reducing friction
▪ Steer the technical direction for product and solution security mechanisms Requirements
Qualification

In Brief
Urgent Hiring • Re-location Required
Company Founded 2018 • 1-5 employees
Internet and Technology Startup • Bootstrapped

About us
Based out of Egypt and with presence in the GCC, Quesst Technologies is an early Internet and Tech Startup committed to helping thousands of nationals, residents and travelers in the MENA region, saving them time and effort in seeking reliable and credible knowledge within their communities and localities.

Quesst, the company's flagship platform, is a hyper-local Q&A and knowledge sharing platform that offers the necessary infrastructure for users seeking information to meet, share, engage and interact with one another and with verified subject matter experts.

Who we're looking for
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in the start-up world and is in a position for a new challenge to take this company to the next level. Someone who is passionate about delivering a scalable and highly performant state-of-the-art cloud-based platforms built with technologies utilizing the JavaScript ecosystem, AI/ML and the latest web technologies to help solve exciting real world problems.

We are looking for an agile and entrepreneurial leader with strong people leadership and technical capability who has a problem-solving and analytical aptitude, excellent communication and presentation skills, is familiar with statistics, has a business acumen, independent, positive can-do attitude, and passion for excellence to the workplace.

Your role and our tech stack
Reporting to the founder, you will be expected to develop, deploy and oversee the execution of the tech strategy, product road-map and operations to ensure alignment with our businesses goals as we grow and scale. You will play a key part in the organisation's success, taking the current MVP and developing it further to move the company through to early stage funding and into profit.

Quesst's is built using React.js [Frontend], Node.js [Backend], PostgreSQL [DB], Amazon EC2 [Application Hosting], Amazon S3 [Media Storage Service], and Amazon SES [Email Sending Service]. You will be responsible for implementing full-stack features and collaborate with other team members to plan each sprint. You’ll be working across the entire system architecture and be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining restful APIs, micro-services and databases.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop, improve and optimize the structure, quality, and extensibility of current software technologies, codebases and databases
• Prototype ideas to quickly access viability and iterate based on feedback from the team
• Build robust, web-based applications interacting with databases, file-systems and APIs
• Write custom code or integrate open source technologies as needed to find solutions to problems
• Design and build effective APIs; Create servers and databases for functionality
• Design client-side and server-side architecture; Design the data model ensuring scalability
• Accurately translate screen designs into functional front-end code; Develop features and with a mobile responsive design
• Write high-quality, extensible, testable and reusable code and libraries; Conduct code reviews and establishment of best practices
• Participate in planning activities; Estimate accurate stores for new features and design product features
• Help define processes and build tools as needed to scale the solution and the team
• Create and lead the product road-map; Proactively breakdown work, manage development sprints, identify risks and explore solutions
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency; Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software; Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving
• Steer the business on timescales, prioritization and costs on competing development requirements
• Drive rigorous, and weekly product releases and lead required integration efforts with partners and/or third-party software services
• Guide the development in design, architecture and platform choices with strong focus on quality, speed, stability and scalability
• Identify and establish best practices and frameworks keeping in mind parameters of performance, responsiveness, security, maintainability, extensibility, and reuse; Work collaboratively in a lean and agile environment; Write technical documentation
• Recommend and implement new technologies, improvement of existing tech and set-up and future-proofing our technology that can help the company optimize efficiency and productivity and lead edge thinking and knowledge of innovative technologies i.e. AI, ML, blockchain, etc..

Your qualifications

• Minimum of BSc in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Software Engineering or a comparable degree program
• Proven experience of 2-5 years of full-stack development of web applications; 2+ years building front-end interfaces with React.js & Redux workflows and 2+ years building back-end and maintaining server applications on Node.js, PostgreSQL and designing APIs
• Expert in traditional web-dev stack (HTML5, CSS3, JS); Strong in core JavaScript (ES5, ES6, ESNext, TypeORM and Typescript) and JS object model
• Experience with Linux environments and using the shell and command line terminals (preferred)
• Professional coding experience in object-oriented and scripting languages; Extensive experience building client-side web applications using React
• Proficient with:
  • JavaScript Frameworks (ReactJS/NextJS/Redux) and Node.js Frameworks (Express.js)
  • Client-side MVC frameworks such as NodeJS, React JS, NextJS, Redux, and AngularJS; Knowledge of isomorphic React
  • Configuration of various servers to run web application servers, databases, etc.; Web server technologies like Nginx, NodeJS, Apache, etc.
  • Frontend CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Material UI and preprocessors like SASS and SCSS/LESS
  • Writing and integrating middleware; Experience with Redux Saga and Thunk
  • Architecture, design, queries of Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL and other RDBMS)
  • Modern JS tooling (NPM, Webpack, Babel, ESLint and Prettier)
  • Developer tools, such as Visual Studio Code
  • Code versioning tools and Git version control systems (Github); Containerization systems (Docker)
  • Strong in data structures, XML technologies, JSON parsing
  • Caching frameworks and mechanisms, work-task queues, transactions and messaging queues (Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ and others)
  • Building real-time applications using Web Sockets (Socket.io)
  • Web and mobile push notifications and cloud message APIs (GCM, APNS, OneSignal, etc.)
  • Setting up cron jobs and schedule task execution
  • Handling Services, RESTful, APIs, third party libraries and APIs (Google APIs, AWS, Zendesk, etc.)

• Experience with API gateway, distributed infrastructure architectures and applications tuning/profiling; Experience working with microservices
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments; Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment
• Experience with REST API and web service construction, integration and architecture and working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, Authentication and Security Technologies
• Familiarity with building secure systems (OWASP secure coding practices or similar)
• Architect and cloud-deploy applications on AWS and other cloud providers
• Deep understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Build and manage end-to-end and UI tests; Experience writing tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.), and using testing frameworks
• Build third-party integrations like Slack, Stripe, Google and supporting their workflow
• Provision DevOps tooling with continuous integration; Build modern Front-end build pipelines and tools
• Contribute to API documentation including API description languages like Swagger; Document and diagram functional flows and architectures
• Experience in building rich PWA applications; Experience in responsive design, cross browser compatibility and website performance
• Understanding of how browsers and DOM work; Understanding and experience with asynchronous processing, partial page refresh, DOM traversal and manipulation
• Expert level using Web Analytics tools (Google Analytics and others); Experience with open source software development
• Experience with localization and internationalization of applications (working with multi-site setups, multi-language, i18n, etc.)

Some desired extras and good to have skills

• Knowledge of cyber-security, malware analysis, threat detection and/or sandboxing technology
• Preferably has knowledge of working in big data (Spark, Kafka, Hadoop) and machine learning ecosystems
• Strong background in security and data analytics and on-premise data experience
• Experience and familiarity with:
  • Architecture, design, queries and aggregation of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra and others)
  • Elasticsearch and ELK stack
  • Developing integrations for global OTAs
  • OpenAPI
• Knowledge of multiple backend languages and framework

We offer you

• A unique entrepreneurial opportunity to build something from the ground up and scale it up to a major regionally recognizable brand
• A great learning curve in a collaborative environment with no barriers for initiatives
• Leading compensation package including salary free of local taxes, accommodation allowance for local hire or shared accommodation for international hire, free medical care from company physician, free government healthcare membership, transport allowance, paid airfare to the country of origin, paid leave and end of service according to local labor law.

Your professional career growth opportunities
As you help us grow Quesst, we will help you grow and professionally develop. Joining us at this stage, you will have the opportunity to be part of the core team if you prove you have what it takes and will be given the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a technical strategy for the company, which involves goal setting, discussing options, and analyzing risks with the management team, CEO and board members
• An opportunity to build and manage a business unit from scratch and scale it up to success at a regional level
• Attract and retain top tech talent, mentor and manage the team as it grows
• Develop and manage KPIs for the tech team and create a challenging work environment

Have we caught your attention?
Send us your application including your resume, salary expectations and earliest starting date.

We’re looking forward to your application!

We are looking for people who have a passion for solving problems, can write exceptional code and don't shy away from challenges and new technology. Our products affect thousands of people everyday and we want someone who would love to contribute towards that end.

If you:

• Know how to write robust and reliable systems
• Have knowledge of managing and scaling for high volume traffic
• Are someone who enjoys execution of an idea as much as finding new and innovative ideas to solve problems
• Actively try to gain more knowledge and pass on knowledge to your peers

Then we are definitely a right match for you

What we expect from you:

• Excellent understanding of web applications.
• Good knowledge about AWS or similar services.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Good understanding of the delivery pipeline in a team environment.
• Innovative and creative problem solving.
• Ability to understand and communicate across teams and departments.

What you will be doing:

• Work as a part of a team or individually.
• Build products that help us expand our portfolio and drive growth for the organisation.
• Take up ownership of the entire lifecycle of products.
• Help, mentor and guide interns, new joinees and other developers.
• Engage with the client and people from other departments to come up with the best solutions.
• Point out existing problems with our solutions, processes and architecture

What we look for:

• Should have used/contributed to popular Open Source Libraries and Tools
• Should have worked on web technology (Rails / SpringBoot / Django / NodeJs)
• Always on the cutting edge of technology.
• Ability to divide a larger problem into smaller pieces for everyone to work on.
• Process driven and detail oriented
• Should have mentored new joinees
• More than 3 years of relevant experience in the domain
• Should be able to work out of our Bangalore office.

We are an IT Services and Product Development company, headquartered in Bangalore, that develops ERPs, Mobile Apps, and Web-Apps for our clients and customers globally.

Our Engineering team is looking for a Sr. Full-Stack Engineer to join our base in Bangalore, KA. Your key role will be to lead architectural level discussions, define performance upgrades, undertake new initiatives to groom our engineering team and provide valuable insights on all levels. If you are a problem solver with a unique way of thinking from a technology POV, and a great team player, we have the right role for you.

A high level overview of what this role looks like:

Engineering – 50% of time: As a leader, you will be undertaking engineering tasks which are complex in nature and also work on big modules and define the architectural layouts, both on Application, API and Database level.

Problem Solver - 30% of time: Be a Problem Solver, help our Engineering team to come up with a new solution that makes our applications - scalable, high in performance, reliable, and secure. This includes having ability to drive engagement on Engineering and also from DevOps Point of View.

Training & Improvements – 20% of time: Groom our Engineering Team, provide training, valuable insights and knowledge transfers (KT)  based on your years of experience building apps, products and delivering projects and working with different clients and teams.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience in independently managing, End-to-End Implementation, Design and Development of IT Projects and Products (Apps and Web-Apps)
• Experience converting Business Cases to Technology case and Building Products from scratch
• Experience in Training team and grooming them, undertaking managerial tasks such as Quarterly Skills Meeting, and Profile Evaluation, GAP Analysis
• Experience in Providing inputs to Project Budgeting, Efforts Estimations (EE), Technology Decks,
• Experience in Writing Test Cases and Managing UAT and Deployment Cycle (Automation Testing)
• Working with Client to understand provide Consulting or Business Solutions, Problem Solving Approach and Skills, Strong Analytical Skills, should be able to read between the lines
• Interacting with the Technical/Engineering team to ensure Delivery and Implementation of the Software Solution/Projects
• Client Relationship Management, Excellent at English Speaking, and Written Communication
• Understanding of Change Management, Risk Management and Project Management
• Experience working with US Clients is a Must
• Experience and Exposure working with different projects and business models will be an advantage
• Understanding of Blockchain, Healthcare, HIPAA Compliances, RPA, Payments Services, DevOps will be an asset

Must have skills:

• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills and Etiquettes
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Experience in working with Onshore and Offshore Teams and Experience handling Cross-Functional Projects, Resources and Clients and ability to provide inputs to improving ODCs (Off-shore development centres)
• Experience dealing with Pressure and Meeting strict Project Deadlines
• Leadership and Motivational Skills to ensure the Work is being done by the Resources on time and within the specified budget
• Experience in handling Conflict and Resolution Management

Qualifications:

• 8 -12 years of overall experience
• Experience of working on Mobile & Web Applications (across Android & iOS)
• Strong understanding of Java & MERN/ MEAN stack - Angular/Node/React/ Vue
• Ability to create APIs in REST, and GraphQL understanding of JSON, XML, Websockets, SOAP, COBRA
• Good to have experience of Office 365 - SharePoint and ASP.Net
• Understanding of Database: MySQL, MongoDB, Oracle, PostGres
• Understanding of Project Management: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall both is fine
• Previous experience of working in FinTech, eCommerce, Enterprise Projects, C2C, B2C, B2B Apps will be an added advantage