Full Stack Developer

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Details about the job. You will ...

• Work very closely with the Head of Engineering and the CEO directly
• Own major parts of our tech stack (Node.js/React.js) and your job will be focused primarily on backend (Node/SQL/MQs etc.), but with some front-end JS work (React) as needed
• Design, code, and deliver top-quality software that performs beautifully at scale
• Take ownership for your job and treat it like it is your baby
• This job is based in Chennai (NOT Remote). But we have a lot of flexibility for when life situations require you to work from home
• We are only a 40 person company (by choice) - so you will get amazing ownership!

A Bit About You.

• Really strong in Javascript especially in Node.js with at least 5 years of experience - if you are genuinely not super strong, please do not apply as you will find our interviews challenging and it might be a waste of your time
• Also has React.js experience so that you can support the front-end work as needed
• A strong Engineer who LIKES building software - not just someone who knows the frameworks and can code
• We don't care about college degrees or if you are self taught - we only care that you're exceptional in your work and can be professional
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be organized, and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
• Strong sense of ownership and take pride in your work.

What Will We Do For You?

• Office next to the beach
• "Sports team with a heart" mentality. Even though we work hard, we take care of our people.
• Free breakfast and snacks every day
• Non-hierarchical work environment
• Macbook Pro, free swag etc. of course!
• Huge potential for career growth - the limiting factor will be just your commitment and ambition.

We are hiring Full Stack Developers who are passionate, self-driven and capable of working in both frontend and backend technologies. They will work closely with our product team in building features and applications to directly benefit the product's growth.

We have a ton of interesting problems to solve. You will be surrounded by hard-working and smart developers who share the same goals as yours.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the complete software development process from conception to deployment
• Developing and managing well-functioning databases and applications.
• Modifying and testing changes to previously developed program
• Working effectively in collaboration with other teams /partners in Scaled Agile Framework and other support functions when required with a continuous focus on improving applications.
• Ensuring quality delivery of the code to UAT and production environments with complete ownership.
• Working towards improving code quality standardization.
• Maintaining and upgrading the software following deployment
• Managing the end-to-end life cycle for the production of software and applications
• Overseeing and guiding the analyzing, writing, building, and deployment of software
• Overseeing the automated testing and providing feedback to management during the development process
• Being creative in using tools and third-party services to deliver the code faster

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in Python in the backend
• Experience in web frameworks like Django
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and Javascript front-end frameworks such as React, Vue or such
• Experience with Postgres, SQLite
• Experience with Version Control Systems like Git 
• Sound knowledge of Software engineering best practices
• Sound knowledge in RestFul API Design
• Good knowledge of database concepts
• Good understanding of incorporating ML models in Python applications
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in maintaining production servers
• Experience with AWS / Digital Ocean / Heroku

More than 3 years of experience with C# and .Net development, .net 4.5, Asp.Net MVC, Angular. .net Core.  

Must have strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Must have work experience with Angular, React

Working experience on Webservices, WebAPI, and REST are most preferred

Must have basic knowledge of SQL Server database with SQL query designing, procedure, functions, indexing, and triggers designing.

Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude(Desirable)

Knowledge on HTML, HTML5, CSS, BootStrap, XML, JavaScript, JQuery is most preferred

Experience in working with source code repositories like TFS, GIT, Azure, etc

Experience in code release, merge, and conflict resolution

Experience in web publishing with IIS and Azure web Applications.

Who we are looking for 

• Total work experience of minimum 5+years in developing web-based solutions and services
• Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning
• Designing/developing web, software, mobile apps, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POCs)
• Apply technical expertise to challenging programming and design problems
• Resolve defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches
• Work cross-functionally with various Intuit teams: product management, QA/QE, different product
• lines, or business units to drive forward results
• Contribute to the design and architecture of the project
• Experience with Agile Development, SCRUM, or Extreme Programming methodologies
• Solid communication skills: Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both
• technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong understanding of the Software design/architecture process
• Experience with unit testing & Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Should have knowledge of frameworks such as VueJS, Node JS, Express JS, Grunt, Gulp, Yeoman,
• AngularJS, Backbone JS, React JS, Bootstrap (or alternatives)
• Should have expertise in efficient, minimal JavaScript on both mobile and web.

Responsibilities and Duties:

· Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices

· Website designing, building, or maintaining

· Expanding/enhancing the website once built.

· Responsive website design

Qualifications and Skills:

· 1+ Years of Work Experience.

· Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.

· Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

· Experience with responsive and adaptive design.

· Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience

· Should be computer savvy and have strong communication skills.

· Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of E-commerce.

· Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript or Ruby on Rails.

· A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.

• Strong core Java skills
• Experience of web development with spring MVC or 3+ years with Spring Boot micro services
• Excellent knowledge of Spring Framework (3 and above) and a clear understanding of dependency injection
• Good understanding of Hibernate/JPA and Object-relational mapping, including performance considerations
• Experience with build tools such as Maven, gradle
• Continuous Integration- Jenkins/Gitlab Cli
• Experience developing REST based web services
• Experience integrating systems using a wide variety of protocols like REST, SOAP, JSON and a number of others
• Proven ability to understand and troubleshoot large systems, drilling down to code level to identify the root cause of issues
• Source Code Management- Git, BitBucket, Subversion
• Experience with agile tools and methodologies (eg Scrum, Confluence, JIRA)
• Excellent communication skills- written & oral
• Must be able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision, comfort with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders.
• Significant experience of agile development practices - TDD, BDD, automated builds, continuous integration, tooling to monitor code quality

We are seeking a person to join our tech team, with proficiency in programming languages likeJavaScript, decent understanding of NodeJS and React.js and an abiity to understand business requirements and to translate it into technical requirements.You’ll work closely with top school graduates, ex-McKinsey,BCG, Deloitte, EY, Byju’s, Paytm employees to establish, nurture, and grow business across categories & territories. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from an extraordinary team, grow massively and to help students around the globe build an awesome career for themselves.

What you will do:

• Developing new user-facing features using ReactJS as frontend and NodeJS as backend
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance acrossa vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
• Writing test cases for automated testing
• Deployment of micro services to AWS
• Defining and Architecting a proper structure to any new micro services being added
• Managing and updating already build micro services

What you will need:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulationand the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Thorough understanding of NodeJS, Express and itscore principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows Redux,Saga, Axios
• Experience with popular NodeJS packages like Knex
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Experience with building optimised SQL queries and stored procedures
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelinesand tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack,NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as GIT

What you will get:

• Industry-best perks
• A phenomenal work environment, with massive ownershipand growth opportunities
• A bunch of super young & enthusiastic colleagues in Tech/Marketing/PR/Editorial/SocialMedia & Events!
• Quick iterations and deployments – fail-fast attitude
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, and lead teams in the future
• Access to a world-class mentorship network
• Create a massive, and direct impact of the work you do in the lives of people across the globe

About the Company: At Leverage Edu, we are democratizing access to global opportunities for students everywhere. By helping students make the right career choices withthe aid of information and pathways that they can trust, we are opening doors to opportunities they could not access without the right guidance and support. Making sense of the complex web of courses,colleges, careers, and geographies is a tough task – by leveraging technology but connecting with students at a personal level we help them maximize their potential. To build towards this goal we are looking for people with the ambition and hustle to make the world a smaller place and get people closer to their dream opportunities. We are building at a break-neck speed in one of the fastest-growing industries inthe world and the opportunities for growth are limitless.

• Producing clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Fixing and improving existing software
• Integrate software components and third-party programs
• Verify and deploy programs and systems
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Gather and evaluate user feedback
• Recommend and execute improvements
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

• Must have good experience on Asp.Net, MCV, C#, Java script, Jquery etc.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. C#,VB, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM)
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies
• Excellent communication skills