Full Stack Developer

Designation: Tech Lead

● Location: Bandra West, Mumbai, India

● Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Description

Brown Living (www.brownliving.in) is a platform focused on making Sustainable Living Easy, Accessible, and Affordable. As India's first plastic-free marketplace, we promote a sustainable and earth-friendly lifestyle. Our team curates a wide range of everyday-use products that are

ethically sourced and promote minimal waste. We support artisan groups and sustainable brands dedicated to creating a positive environmental impact. Through our platform, we are building India's largest ecosystem for sustainable living and empowering artisans, women entrepreneurs, and innovators to combat plastic pollution.

Role Description

The Tech Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and direction to the technology team. This role involves overseeing technology projects, setting the technology strategy, and ensuring the smooth operation of digital assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical

background and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

■ Lead and manage the technology team (currently outsourced).

■ Oversee all technology-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

■ Develop and implement the technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.

■ Manage the development, maintenance, and optimization of the website, e-commerce platform, and other digital assets.

■ Ensure technology solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.

■ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.

■ Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

● Successful delivery of technology projects within budget and timeline.

● Improved website and e-commerce platform performance and user experience.

● Enhanced system reliability, security, and scalability.

● Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

● Development and implementation of a robust technology roadmap.

● Increased efficiency and productivity of the technology team.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

● Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience in a technical lead role.

● Strong technical expertise in web development, e-commerce platforms, and related technologies.

● Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

● Excellent project management and organizational skills.

● Strong leadership and team management abilities.

● Problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.

● Tech Stack:

○ Frontend: Angular 18

○ Backend: Nodejs

○ Database: MySQL

○ AWS: S3, ECS, Lambda etc

Note: This role offers an exciting opportunity for a young professional who is passionate about technology and making a positive impact in the sustainability space. Based in Mumbai, India, the successful candidate will join a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to driving innovation and positive change at Brown Living.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply online via the job application form available here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgb8MMrZX0STJb1Nt63jizdYccAxTQWbAmFAt4YcoAJBJlmg/viewform

Read More:

1. Website - https://brownliving.in/

2. About Brown Living’s Mission & Vision - https://brownliving.in/pages/about-us

3. Meet the Brown Living Team - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-team

4. Work with Us - https://brownliving.in/pages/work-with-us

5. The Brown Lens Curation Method - https://brownliving.in/pages/the-brown-lens

6. Brown Living’s Impact - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-impact-plastic-free-carbon-neutral-shopping

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain web applications using React.js and Laravel.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
3. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
4. Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
5. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
6. Implement security and data protection features.
7. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements:

1. Proven experience as a React.js and Laravel Developer.
2. In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, React.js, and Laravel.
3. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
4. Experience with state management libraries such as Redux.
5. Solid understanding of the full web development process, from design to deployment.
6. Knowledge of version control (e.g., Git).
7. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred).

Nice to Have:

1. Experience with other front-end libraries/frameworks (Vue.js, Angular, etc.).
2. Knowledge of serverless architecture.
3. Experience with database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
4. Familiarity with Docker and containerization.

·        Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Fullstack Developer with expertise in Angular, React, and Golang.

·        Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, and Cassandra.

·        Proficiency in front-end development using Angular and React frameworks.

·        Solid understanding of server-side development using Golang and building RESTful APIs.

·        Experience with database design, optimization, and query optimization techniques.

·        Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git), issue tracking tools, and agile methodologies.

·        Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

·        Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and meet project 

• Work with development teams and product managers to create software solutions.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture.
• Build the front-end of applications.
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications.
• Write effective APIs.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.
• Create security and data protection settings.
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.
• Write technical documentation.
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve the software.

Qualifications:

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant field.
Experience with Java, Spring, and Restful API's.
Experience with Database development (MySQL, Postgres, etc).

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role. Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, jQuery).
Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js).
Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache), and UI/UX design.
Experience with AWS or other cloud environments

Requirements

• 3+ yrs experience in Reactjs (frontend) and Nodejs (Backend) along with good experience in MongoDB.
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• Past experience scaling projects from prototype to hundreds of thousands / millions of users is a plus.
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• Strong communication skills and past experience leading developers is crucial.

Note:- Remote working is applicable

• Experience range – 8 to 12 years

• Good understanding of software engineering practices, SDLC.

• Ability to provide elegant and efficient design solutions
• Strong knowledge on design patterns
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
• Should have knowledge on API integration mulesoft, Apache Camel tools
• Strong knowledge on providing microservices architecture

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients by applying knowledge of architectural design and building materials.
• Produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications

Skills Required:

Primary Skills:

• Java, Spring Boot/ Node.js- Backend
• HTML, CSS, JS, React/ Angular- Frontend
• SQL
• Mobile Application Development

Secondary Skills:

• Microservices, Design Patterns
• Cloud- AWS, Azure, GCP
• DevOps tools- Jenkins, GIT Pipeline, etc.- Anyone should be fine
• Maven

Developer will work collaboratively with other developers, Product Managers, designers and SMEs, owning all aspects of product development from requirement gathering, coding, testing and deployment. This specific role will be responsible for developing required applications and supporting them in DevOps model. - Work with product manager and stakeholders to analyze user stories - Participate in team activities to estimate and plan sprints - Implement stories and work with team to meet sprint goals - Write unit tests and contribute to ongoing testing needs. - Ongoing support of capabilities following DevSecOps practices. Prior knowledge in Finance or electronic Payment area is preferred but not necessary.

• Required Skills: Javascript, node.js, vue.js, Postgres, AWS RDS, AWS LAMDA, SNS, SQS
• “Nice to have” Skills: Datadog, Material Design, Kafka
• Open to remote candidates or do they need to be on site when the site re-opens? Open to remote