Full Stack Application Developer

Experience Required: 2-7 Years

No. of vacancies: 2

Job Type: Full Time

Vacancy Role: WFO

Job Category: Development

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Node.js Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for backend development, expertise in building scalable applications, and a deep understanding of server-side logic. You’ll work with a team of talented engineers to develop improve, and scale our backend systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design and implement APIs, web services, and backend systems usingNode.js.
• Database Management: Develop and optimize database solutions, ensuring data consistency, integrity, and security.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, designers, and other team members to create a cohesive product.
• Testing & Debugging: Write unit tests, perform debugging, and ensure the codebase meets quality standards.
• Scalability: Ensure the application is scalable, maintainable, and performs well under high traffic.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews, share feedback, and promote best practices for coding.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for system architecture, APIs, and codebase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and ES6+ features.
• Experience with RESTful and/or GraphQL API design.
• Knowledge of frameworks like Express.js or Koa.
• Familiarity with database technologies(e.g., MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of containerization (Docker) and cloud services(AWS, GCP). Tools: Proficiency in Git, CI/CD pipelines, and other dev tools.
• other Skills: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, excellent communication skills.

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for development of CFRA’s report generation framework using a modern technology stack: Python on AWS cloud infrastructure, SQL, and Web technologies. This is an opportunity to make an impact on both the team and the organization by being part of the design and development of a new customer-facing report generation framework that will serve as the foundation for all future report development at CFRA.

The ideal candidate has a passion for solving business problems with technology and can effectively communicate business and technical needs to stakeholders. We are looking for candidates that value collaboration with colleagues and having an immediate, tangible impact for a leading global independent financial insights and data company.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyst Workflows: Design and development of CFRA’s integrated content publishing platform using a proprietary 3rd party editorial and publishing platform for integrated digital publishing.
• Designing and Developing APIs: Design and development of robust, scalable, and secure APIs on AWS, considering factors like performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• AWS Service Integration: Integrate APIs with various AWS services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, AWS Glue, and others, to build comprehensive and efficient solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and implement optimizations to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency, leveraging AWS services and tools.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure APIs are developed following best security practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions for APIs using AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, or similar tools, to ensure availability, performance, and reliability.
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for API development, automating testing, deployment, and monitoring processes on AWS.
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for internal and external users, and provide training and support to developers and stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.
• Problem Solving: troubleshooting efforts, identifying root causes and implementing solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
• Stay Updated: Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies related to development on AWS, and continuously improve your skills and knowledge.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Development: 5+ years of extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying using modern technologies, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security.
• AWS Services: proficiency in using AWS services such as AWS Lambda, Amazon API Gateway, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Amazon SES, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, and others, to build and deploy API solutions.
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for development, such as Python, Node.js, or others, as well as experience with serverless frameworks like AWS.
• Architecture Design: Ability to design scalable and resilient API architectures using microservices, serverless, or other modern architectural patterns, considering factors like performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Security: Strong understanding of security principles and best practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption, and compliance with standards like OAuth, OpenID Connect, and AWS IAM.
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing, to ensure efficient and reliable deployment on AWS.
• Problem-solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to ensure the stability and performance.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and collaborate with cross- functional teams.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments, following practices like Scrum or Kanban, and ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Continuous Learning: A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies related to development and AWS services.
• Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is often preferred, although equivalent experience and certifications can also be valuable.

• Experience in Web and Mobile Applications
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities
• Experience in Java, Python.
• Deep understanding of data structures and microservices.
• Knowledge of Node.js
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Familiarity with front-end technologies
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Interaction with multiple data sources
• Good understanding of SQL
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git .

Ideal candidate must have :

- 2+ years of experience in writing code

- Ability to meet tight deadlines

- Can work independently and be a team contributor

- Must have good knowledge of Node, Python and Scripting languages

- Experience in one or more of RDBMS - PostgreSQL, MySQL or Oracle

- Experience with NoSQL and real-time DB - Firebase/Firestore or MongoDB

- Must be able to write concise and high-quality API

- Must be a quick learner, curious and ambitious  

• Lead and direct UI team of user experience designers, UI software engineers and graphic designers.
• Design portal-style UI framework, modular and its API interfaces.
• Design intuitive look, innovative plus feel of next-generation UI.
• Collaborate with clients, product management as well as UI team.
• Design entire technical architecture of UI portal framework along with pluggable modules.
• Perform closely with customers, product management, graphic designers plus usability experts to present compelling user experience.