Founding Team Member - Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled software developer with proven experience in developing and scaling education ERP solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Node.js or PHP (Laravel), MySQL, and MongoDB, along with hands-on experience in implementing ERP modules such as HR, Exams, Inventory, Learning Management System (LMS), Admissions, Fee Management, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable Education ERP modules.

Work on end-to-end ERP features, including HR, exams, inventory, LMS, admissions, fees, and finance.

Build and optimize REST APIs/GraphQL services and ensure seamless integrations.

Optimize system performance, scalability, and security for high-volume ERP usage.

Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements for ERP solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong expertise in Node.js and PHP (Laravel, Core PHP).

Proficiency with MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL (database design & optimization).

Frontend knowledge: JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS (React/Vue preferred).

Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and third-party integrations (payment gateways, SMS, and email).

Hands-on with Git/GitHub, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

4+ years of professional development experience, with a minimum of 2 years in ERP systems.

Preferred Experience

Prior work in the education ERP domain.

Deep knowledge of HR, Exam, Inventory, LMS, Admissions, Fees & Finance modules.

Exposure to high-traffic enterprise applications.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities

Benefit:

Permanent Work From Home

Job Title : Full Stack Developer

Experience : 5+ Years (Mandatory)

Mandatory Tech Stack : Node.js (NestJS), React.js (Next.js), React Native, PostgreSQL, AWS (Hybrid with On-Premise infrastructure) & Docker Swarm & Portainer

Location : Remote

Working Days : Monday to Saturday

Shift : Night Shift

Job Summary :

We are scaling rapidly and looking for a high-impact Full Stack Developer who thrives on solving complex problems across Web, Mobile, and Cloud Infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working in distributed systems and hybrid cloud environments, delivering end-to-end solutions with ownership and accountability.

Mandatory Technical Skills :

• Backend : Node.js with NestJS
• Frontend (Web) : React.js with Next.js
• Mobile : React Native
• Database : PostgreSQL
• Cloud : AWS (Hybrid with On-Premise infrastructure)
• OS : Linux
• Containers & Orchestration : Docker Swarm
• Container Management : Portainer

🎯 Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications (Web + Mobile)
• Build and manage microservices and RESTful APIs
• Work in distributed and hybrid cloud environments
• Develop cloud-ready solutions and manage deployments
• Handle containerized applications using Docker Swarm & Portainer
• Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, and Engineering teams
• Ensure application performance, security, and reliability
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications across the stack

✅ Required Qualifications :

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js (NestJS)
• Solid expertise in React.js (Next.js) and React Native
• Experience with PostgreSQL and backend data modeling
• Working knowledge of AWS services in hybrid environments
• Good understanding of Linux systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker Swarm & Portainer
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture
• Ability to manage end-to-end full-stack delivery

⭐ Good-to-Have Skills :

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to monitoring & logging tools
• Knowledge of event-driven systems
• Experience working in high-availability systems

Senior Software Engineer

Location: On-site, Panaji, Goa

About Joyful

Joyful is a leading AI-powered stakeholder communication management platform for voice of stakeholder analysis and contact center solutions. Our mission is to use AI to make all interactions between a company and its stakeholders joyful by removing friction. Joyful is a part of Germinait Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Our  Joyful modules, Engage and Listen, help businesses understand and manage stakeholder interactions across digital channels. We enable companies to provide exceptional customer experiences while maximizing the productivity and efficiency of their support teams, all through one seamless platform.

At Joyful, we're committed to fostering meaningful interactions between stakeholders and brands by providing actionable insights, personalized replies, and a joyful experience for customers, users, and employees alike.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, architecting scalable systems, and bringing innovative AI-powered features to life. You will work on a modern, cloud-native stack—leveraging serverless deployment, microservices, and AI/ML integrations to build resilient, high-performance solutions.

In addition to delivering high-quality code, you’ll contribute to Joyful’s Vibe Coding culture—our approach to writing code that’s clean, collaborative, and a joy to work with.

What You'll Do

• Backend & Cloud Development
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices for Joyful’s Engage and Listen platforms
• Build serverless applications and functions (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP Cloud Functions) for rapid, cost-effective deployments
• Implement robust APIs and data pipelines optimized for performance and reliability
• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy in all backend services
• AI-Powered Solutions
• Integrate AI/ML models into production workflows to enhance automation, personalization, and analytics
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize AI models for real-time and batch processing
• Build features that leverage NLP, sentiment analysis, and predictive analytics for stakeholder communication insights
• Vibe Coding Culture
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that engineers enjoy working with
• Participate in pair programming, peer reviews, and collaborative debugging sessions
• Share best practices and mentor junior engineers to raise the technical bar across the team
• Help maintain a development atmosphere that’s positive, creative, and focused on continuous improvement
• DevOps & Deployment
• Work closely with DevOps teams to optimize serverless deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
• Ensure observability, monitoring, and alerting systems are in place for all deployed services
• Contribute to cost optimization strategies for serverless architectures
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving
• Partner with product managers, architects, and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis for lasting fixes

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience in software development, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products
• Strong expertise in backend development using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or Python
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or GCP equivalents)
• Solid understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices design patterns
• Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models into applications
• Familiarity with NLP, speech-to-text, or sentiment analysis APIs is a plus
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and contributing to a healthy team culture

Why Join Joyful?

• Work on AI-powered solutions that transform how businesses connect with their stakeholders
• Be part of a team that embraces serverless-first development and modern cloud-native architectures
• Thrive in a Vibe Coding culture where great engineering meets great energy
• Collaborate with talented peers in a supportive, innovation-driven environment
• Enjoy professional growth opportunities in a fast-scaling company
• Work from our beautiful Goa office while building solutions used worldwide

At Joyful, we believe that combining AI innovation, scalable cloud design, and a joyful coding culture leads to exceptional products. If you’re passionate about building intelligent, high-performance systems while keeping the engineering vibe positive, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description:

• Design and architect highly scalable web services applications
• Develop and maintain all server-side network components
• Collaborate with front-end developers on the integration of elements Architect
• Content Management Solution and scalable API platform
• Design back-end services for various business processes
• Partner with third-party technology services and make strategic inputs.
• Develop high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code
• Create workflows and solutions involving search, recommendations, rights
• management, monetization, identity management, SSO, authorization, authentication, etc.
• Work with large datasets and optimize server-side performance
• Implement effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage
• solutions

Requirements

• 4-7 years of Knowledge of Node.js and ReactJS frameworks
• Experience in creating and maintaining efficient NoSQl databases GRPC and Json Elasticsearch
• Experience in AWS environment, cloud deployments and lambda
• DevOps and web security
• API development and deployment
• Unit and integration testing

● In-depth knowledge of full-stack development principles and best practices.

● Expertise in building web applications with strong proficiency in languages like Node.js, React, and Go. 

● Experience developing and consuming RESTful and gRPC API Protocols.

● Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and DevOps processes. 

● Solid understanding of cloud platforms and container orchestration technologies.

● Experience with Kubernetes deployment and workflows using tools like Argo.

● Experience applying AI/ML models to optimize workflows or enhance product features, with familiarity in frameworks like TensorFlow, MLflow, Kubeflow, or PyTorch. 

● Experience fine-tuning existing AI/ML models to adapt to specific use cases or datasets, ensuring optimized performance. 

● Experience with Workflow Orchestration tools like Temporal and Windmill.

● Strong background in System Design. 

● Hands-on experience with Queuing Mechanisms such as RabbitMQ, Redis, and Kafka. 

● Experience with designing and building user-friendly interfaces using Tailwind CSS and Radix UI. 

● Excellent understanding of distributed systems, databases, and APIs. ● A passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. ● Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. 

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Bonus points if you have: 

● Experience with building self-serve platforms or user onboarding experiences.

● Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

● A strong understanding of security best practices for Kubernetes deployments.

● Grasp on setting up Network Architecture for distributed systems. 

Full Stack Developer Responsibilities:

• Developing front end website architecture.
• Designing user interactions on web pages.
• Developing back-end website applications.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Designing and developing APIs.
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science.
• Experience with ( React+Node ) Or ( react + Angular) Or ( Node + Angular)
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks
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• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

• You will be responsible for the delivery of the application/ feature/ module your team will be working on.
• Write/Review Code every day in addition to pairing with team members on functional and non-functional requirements and spread design philosophy, goals, and improvements to code quality across the team
• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs
• Ensure all code is thoroughly covered by automated tests and that all features meet quality checks before deployment.
• Contributing to the constant improvement of practices and processes in the team.
• Building and managing automated build/test/deployment environments
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Product, Mobile, DevOps, UX, Data Science, Data Engineering, QA, etc.) to define and execute the feature roadmap.
• Research new technologies and tools and share your learning with the rest of the team.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to other team members, including new hires.

What makes you a great fit for our team:

• 5-8 years of overall experience with at least 2+ years of full-stack experience. 
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Experience in NodeJS for at least two years and exposure to Python, Go, etc will be a huge plus and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, ReactJs(preferred), VueJs)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB) and UI/UX design
• Experience and knowledge of open source tools & frameworks, broader cutting edge technologies around server-side development.
• Data modeling experience in both Relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in building microservices-based architectures
• Knowledge of or experience with at least one or more of PaaS environments - AWS, Google App Engine, Windows Azure Cloud Services or similar
• Ability to deliver in a global team environment with members working remotely in various time zones and locations
• You are a problem solver with exceptional analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Good knowledge of data structures(list, graphs, maps) and their advantages or disadvantages.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment, successfully handle ambiguity, and have experience working with Agile methodologies, TDD and Test Engineering and Automation
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to handle both executive-level discussions as well as technical deep dives
• Excellent understanding of interactive application development paradigm, memory management, performance/resource optimizations, database interactions, concurrency and multithreading, fault tolerance, monitoring, security, operability, and scalability of systems.
• Able to occasionally travel to our USA headquarters in Redwood Shores, CA

Education: 

• Bachelors - (Preferably from Tier-1 College)

Keywords:

• Node, NodeJS, AWS, Full Stack, Serverless, Amazon Web Services, Lambda, REST APIs, Webservices, Microservices, ReactJs, VueJs, AngularJs