Full Stack Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Python Developer with some experience in Laravel to spearhead our offshore team, in managing a large-scale USA-based product platform.

As a Senior Python Developer, you will primarily focus on building efficient data-driven applications and robust web scraping solutions. You will leverage your experience with the Scrapy framework for large-scale data collection and processing. While Python is the primary language, some experience in Laravel will be essential to contribute to PHP-based projects, allowing for full-stack support when needed.

This role requires a proactive, resourceful developer who can think on their feet and efficiently tackle complex problems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Scrapy Web Scraping: Develop, optimize, and maintain web scrapers using the Scrapy framework to gather, process, and store data from various online sources.
2. Back-End Development: Design, develop, and implement scalable backend solutions in Python, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and high performance.
3. Laravel Integration (As Needed): Contribute to existing Laravel projects, working with the PHP framework to support API endpoints, and ensure seamless integration with Python-based services.
4. API Development & Integration: Build and integrate RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between applications and external data sources.
5. Data Processing & Storage: Create efficient data processing pipelines and manage SQL/NoSQL databases to store and organize large datasets collected through Scrapy.
6. System Architecture: Work collaboratively with other developers to design scalable, resilient architectures that support data-heavy applications.
7. Continuous Integration & Automation: Use Python to automate tasks, optimize CI/CD workflows, and enhance deployment processes for faster and more reliable releases.
8. Mentorship & Code Review: Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to maintaining high coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong focus on web scraping using Scrapy.
• 1-2 years of experience with Laravel (intermediate understanding is acceptable for full-stack support).
• Demonstrated experience with data-driven projects, showcasing resourceful problem-solving abilities.

Technical Skills:

1. Python: Advanced proficiency in Python, particularly with libraries for data manipulation and web scraping.
2. Scrapy Framework: Extensive experience in Scrapy, including creating custom spiders, handling complex data extraction requirements, and working with proxies and data pipelines.
3. Laravel (PHP): Familiarity with Laravel for backend development, including API creation, routing, and MVC structure.
4. Database Management: Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for efficient data storage and retrieval.
5. API Development: Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and integrating external services.
6. Automation & DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Docker, and version control systems (Git).
7. Cloud Platforms: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• High-Impact Role: Work on projects where your expertise in Scrapy and Python will directly influence our data capabilities and client success.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to learning resources, mentorship, and a supportive environment for continuous professional development.
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that values out-of-the-box thinking, resourcefulness, and efficient problem-solving.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience with building B2B and consumer quality products, enabling business capability and objectives through technology.
• Strong cloud infrastructure experience with AWS.
• Experience in engineering practices such as code refactoring, design patterns, design driven development, continuous integration, building highly scalable applications and application security.
• Experience working with a development team using Agile methodology.
• Experience in container technologies like Docker/Kubernetes a plus.
• Hands-on skills working with SQL and No-SQL databases
  Broad experience across the following application development technologies and in depth skills with at least one: NodeJS, React, GraphQL,Python, R, Java/C++ and/or other open source application development frameworks.
• Ability to strategically balance test coverage, documentation and timelines (API/ Unit testing).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions.
• Able to work under competing priorities, manage expectations effectively and support the team under pressure; distinct user focus and quality mindset.

Role Description

Who are WE?

Product photography for Furniture, Beds, Linens, Curtains, Carpets, Blinds, Sofa's & all other home furnishings don't have to be expensive and time consuming. Live Furnish makes it easy to create stunning 3D product images that boost conversion rates and sales with our easy to use platform. No more wasted time scheduling, creating scenes, and getting just the right lighting when you can do it all from your desk.

-Save 70% on costs creating 3D photorealistic product shots

-Save 80% on shoots and production time

-Get massive lift on conversion rates from 55% - to over 500%

-Sell pre-orders from prototypes before manufacturing

Live Furnish empowers you to produce high-quality 3D images with a few hours instead of days and weeks with studios. Trusted by over 100 leading manufacturers and retailers.

We have raised a total of $7.5M in funding rounds. Our latest funding was raised on Dec 9, 2021 from a Seed & Series A Funding round. We are backed by Investors - Venture South, Launch, CEAS Investments, Mercato Partners, Parkwest LLC.

Headquarters

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 

Learn more, log onto our website

www.livefurnish.com

Designation: SDE II/Lead - Backend

Job Location: Delhi (Hybrid Mode)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly talented Python and Django Lead Developer to join our engineering team and help us develop and maintain various software products. The developer should be able to write and test code,debug programs and integrate applications with third-party web services. To be successful in this role, you should have experience using server-side logic and work well in a team. Ultimately, you’ll build highly responsive web applications that align with our business needs.

What do we expect you to do?

• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Planning the team structure, activities, and involvement in project management activities.
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Should be able to break tasks into small modules and manage a team accordingly
• Coordinate with teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions
• Configuration and managing databases such as MySQL, Postgresql, Mongo.
• Deploying applications on AWS, Digital Ocean or any other cloud platform.
• Server configuration and security management.
• Server and application Troubleshooting.
• Review team code.

What are we looking for?

• 6+ years of work experience as a Python Developer
• 4+ years of work experience in the Django framework
• 3+ years of experience in managing databases such as MySQL, Postgresql.
• Good experience in deployment on cloud platforms like AWS.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5, CSS)
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge about dockers and containers.
• Good knowledge about Nginx and Apache configuration.
• Should understand every aspect of Software development life cycle.
• Should be able to manage team tasks and review their code.
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

What do we Offer?

• Build products from scratch and be part of decision making with the TOP authorities 
• Freedom to explore and implement your own ideas
• Hybrid Work Mode
• Open culture with flexible timings
• Weekend parties, Worcations with teams
• Loads Growth & Onsite Opportunities
• Work with a Team who is a Family

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

 
            RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code.
• Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure the project meets business objectives and compliance standards.
• Support test and deployment of new products and features.
• Participate in code reviews.
  
  KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  
  
• A minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience in the development of scalable scale web applications.
• Proven experience in Full stack web development using Typescript, Angular1,2,4+, HTML5 and CSS3, Microservice API development, and experience in PHP/Python/Laravel and MVC frameworks is a must.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools, Code Analysis, and Test automation is preferred.
• Expertise in Object-Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of advanced PHP concepts, MySQL, JSON, XML & ability to work in a LAMP/WAMP environment.
• Strong Knowledge of DB & code security along with basic server operations like Curl, Crud, cPanel.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 

• Developing front end website architecture (Bootstrap, HTML 5, CSS3). 
• Designing Rich User interactions on web pages (User Experience into consideration). 

• Developing back end website applications (Controllers, Services and APIs). 
• Ensuring Site Compatibility with mobile devices 
• Working alongside UI/UX for web design features. 
• Working with Product Manager to translate User Requirements → Technical Requirements. 
• Developing APIs for external/internal consumption. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum 3-5 years of Experience in Full Stack development 
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science. 
• Proficiency with Front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. 
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as JQuery, VueJS or Angular. 

• Proficiency with Java/JSP, Spring Stack (Security, Web MVC, REST). 
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL. 
• Proficiency in Build Cycle management (Maven, Jenkins, Scripting). 
• Familiarity with Deployment technologies like Docker, Rancher and Virtual machines. 
• Familiarity with Agile Development processes. 

• Excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Able to create functional, attractive applications that perfectly meet the needs of the user.