Full Stack Developer - Lead

Job Title: PHP/Laravel Developer with JavaScript (3–10 Years Experience)

Department: Engineering

Industry: Insurance / Fintech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced PHP/Laravel Developer with strong JavaScript skills to work across the full stack. You will build scalable backend systems, interactive frontends, robust APIs, and use modern AI tools to speed up development. This role involves backend coding, frontend development, database design, and full-stack integration.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Backend Development

• Build reliable PHP applications and REST APIs
• Write clean, maintainable Laravel code
• Create REST APIs and work with GraphQL when required
• Work with microservices and Docker-based environments
• Perform code reviews and maintain coding best practices

2. Frontend Development

• Develop responsive and modular web UIs using JavaScript frameworks
• Build interactive components using React, Vue, or Angular
• Work with modern CSS frameworks and preprocessors
• Implement SPA features like routing & state management
• Ensure browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

3. Database Work

• Design database schemas for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Write optimized SQL queries via Eloquent ORM or Query Builder
• Implement indexing and performance optimization
• Work with SQL & NoSQL databases
• Manage migrations and ensure database stability

4. AI Tools & Productivity

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine)
• Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into applications
• Build AI-powered features and automations
• Use AI tools for debugging, refactoring, and code optimization

5. Full-Stack Integration

• Connect frontend and backend layers smoothly
• Implement authentication and authorization flows
• Manage client-server data flow and API integrations
• Work with state management across the stack
• Ensure consistent and seamless user experiences

Job Requirements

Must-Have (3–10 Years Experience)

Backend Skills

• Strong experience with PHP 8+ & Laravel
• Eloquent ORM, Query Builder, Blade, Middleware, Events
• API development & authentication
• Redis/Memcached caching
• Queue management (Laravel Queues, Horizon)
• Working knowledge of Node.js

Frontend Skills

• Strong JavaScript (ES6+, async/await, modules)
• React / Vue / Angular
• State management (Redux, Vuex, NgRx)
• Build tools: Webpack, Vite, Laravel Mix
• CSS3, HTML5, Sass/Less or CSS-in-JS
• Responsive, mobile-first development

Database Skills

• MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis; MongoDB is a plus
• Schema design, optimization, indexing
• Migrations, normalization, performance tuning

AI Tools Experience

• Hands-on experience with coding assistants (Copilot, Cursor, Tabnine)
• Experience integrating AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.)
• Using AI tools for debugging & code improvement
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering

Develop and maintain scalable applications using MongoDB, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Node.js, Express.js, React.js, and TypeScript.

Design, develop, and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring best coding practices, performance, and security.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and DevOps teams to streamline development.

Contribute to AI-powered application development (if experienced in AI/ML).

Required Skills & Qualifications

✅ 2.5+ years of experience in MERN stack development.

✅ Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Express.js.

✅ Strong database management skills with MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

✅ Proven experience in leading development teams and conducting code reviews.

✅ Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

✅ Bonus: Experience in AI/ML-based applications is a plus.

Why Join Us?

🚀 Exciting Projects – Work on AI-driven and scalable web solutions.

🤝 Leadership Opportunity – Lead and mentor a talented team of developers.

💰 Competitive Compensation – ₹40K - ₹60K per month.

🏡 Dynamic Work Environment – Collaborative, innovation-driven workplace.

Job Details

- Job Title: Software Developer (Python, React/Vue)

- Industry: Technology

- Experience Required: 2-4 years

- Working Days: 5 days/week

- Job Location: Remote working

- CTC Range: Best in Industry

Review Criteria

• Strong Full stack/Backend engineer profile
• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a full stack developer (backend-heavy)
• (Backend Skills): Must have 1.5+ strong experience in Python, building REST APIs, and microservices-based architectures
• (Frontend Skills): Must have hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue) and JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• (Database Skills): Must have solid experience working with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• (Cloud & Infra): Must have hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ELB, AutoScaling, S3, RDS, CloudFront, and SNS
• (DevOps & Infra): Must have working experience with Linux environments, Apache, CI/CD pipelines, and application monitoring
• (CS Fundamentals): Must have strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, OS concepts, and system design
• Product companies (B2B SaaS preferred)

Preferred

• Preferred (Location) - Mumbai
• Preferred (Skills): Candidates with strong backend or full-stack experience in other languages/frameworks are welcome if fundamentals are strong
• Preferred (Education): B.Tech from Tier 1, Tier 2 institutes

Role & Responsibilities

This is not just another dev job. You’ll help engineer the backbone of the world’s first AI Agentic manufacturing OS.

You will:

• Build and own features end-to-end — from design → deployment → scale.
• Architect scalable, loosely coupled systems powering AI-native workflows.
• Create robust integrations with 3rd-party systems.
• Push boundaries on reliability, performance, and automation.
• Write clean, tested, secure code → and continuously improve it.
• Collaborate directly with Founders & Snr engineers in a high-trust environment.

Our Tech Arsenal:

• We believe in always using the sharpest tools for the job. On that end we always try to remain tech agnostic and leave it up to discussion on what tools to use to get the problem solved in the most robust and quick way.
• That being said, our bright team of engineers have already constructed a formidable arsenal of tools which helps us fortify our defense and always play on the offensive. Take a look at the Tech Stack we already use.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance enterprise software solutions using Java and Spring. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing robust REST APIs and orchestrating complex workflows across a microservice architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code within Spring Boot Applications and Services
• API Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs to power front-end applications and third-party integrations. Build high-throughput, high-availability, and low-latency systems
• Microservices Orchestration: Orchestrate data flow and business logic across multiple microservices to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Database Management: Design schema, interact with, and optimize both NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) databases.
• Code Quality & Tooling: Leverage AI coding tools such as Cursor, CodeX, GitHub Copilot or similar tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain high code quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.
• System Architecture: Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, mentor and guide junior engineers, and help shape the future direction of our software platform.

REQUIREMENTS 

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering, preferably enterprise software development
• AI/ML Concepts: An understanding of AI agents, their application in enterprise systems, use of MCP servers and the principles of context engineering.
• Frontend Development: Experience with React, Next.js, component libraries like mui, and an interest in being a full stack developer. An understanding of CSS, HTML DOM is a plus.
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

ABOUT RIA

RIA is a tech company that leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the insurance and healthcare industry. RIA has operations in India and in the US. 

At the core of its operations is the Symphony platform, a Vertical AI platform which can be used for customised decision-making, automation, and data orchestration across Insurance and Health products.  

Symphony can support businesses with its microservices-based architecture and helps modernize and modularize the legacy system. 

WHY JOIN US

We’re building the foundation of our team right now, and are looking for ambitious team members to join us and increase with us. The work environment is fast-paced and you would make a clear impact! 

You’ll partner with a stellar leadership team from IIT Kanpur, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, IIT Guwahati, and the University of Michigan. The team has also worked at companies such as McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Niva Bupa, Acko, Care, ICICI Prudential, etc.

We’re a well-funded company, which has raised capital from top VCs, global insurers, and prominent Indian family offices. 

MERN Stack Developer

Location: Surat, Gujarat (No WFH )

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer (MERN) with hands-on experience in building highly scalable, performance-driven applications. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end development, microservices, and database optimization for large-scale systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining applications that can handle high concurrency (1,000+ active users) while ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.

This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams — including product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers — to deliver cutting-edge, enterprise-grade solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable and distributed web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React/Next.js, Node.js).
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for high-performance, concurrent environments.
• Architect and manage MongoDB databases, ensuring high availability, efficient query performance, and scalability.
• Implement queueing systems (e.g., BullMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis Queues) for background jobs and asynchronous processing.
• Optimize server and client performance to support real-time data updates and high concurrent user loads.
• Collaborate with DevOps to improve deployment pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud scalability.
• Conduct thorough testing, profiling, and debugging to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize both code and infrastructure.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and sprint planning to ensure technical excellence and scalability across all layers.

Qualification / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 + years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using the MERN stack.
• Proven experience working on applications supporting 1,000+ concurrent users or large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong expertise in:
• Node.js (asynchronous programming, clustering, performance optimization)
• Next.js & React.js (SSR, CSR, and dynamic rendering)
• MongoDB (aggregation pipelines, indexing, schema design for scalability)
• Practical experience with message queues (BullMQ, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis Streams).
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) to optimize performance.
• Experience with Docker and microservices-based architectures is a plus.
• Good understanding of API design, authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth), and security best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and using Git-based version control.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to serverless computing (AWS Lambda).
• Experience with monitoring tools (New Relic, Datadog, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Experience in real-time communication (WebSockets, Socket.io).

About the Role: We’re looking for a Full-Stack Developer who is comfortable working across both web and mobile platforms to join our growing tech team. You will be responsible for developing user-facing applications, building scalable backend services, and deploying high-quality digital experiences that impact real users. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping both product and technology. You’ll collaborate closely with our design, backend, and product teams to develop and maintain new features across our platforms. We’re not just looking for a coder - we’re looking for someone passionate about solving problems, learning fast, and building user-first experiences across devices.

Responsibilities: Web Development Develop responsive web interfaces using React.js, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Optimize frontend performance for mobile and desktop platforms. Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement intuitive user experiences. Mobile App Development Build and maintain cross-platform mobile apps using React Native (or Flutter, if applicable). Ensure smooth user experience and performance across Android and iOS devices. Manage versioning, updates, and publishing to Play Store and App Store. Backend Development Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js and Express.js. Integrate with MongoDB / MySQL databases for data persistence. Work with third-party APIs and handle authentication, authorization, etc. DevOps & Deployment Handle app deployment pipelines and basic CI/CD workflows. Monitor, debug, and resolve production issues. Use Git and version control best practices for code collaboration.

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have): Experience with TypeScript, Firebase, AWS, or Expo Familiarity with push notifications, in-app purchases, etc. Basic knowledge of server-side rendering or Next.js Experience with analytics, performance monitoring, or testing frameworks

**Work remotely / Work From Home with BigStep Technologies throughout your tenure**

Desired candidates must have 7+ years of total experience in backend development with good expertise in MEAN Stack (MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, Node.js) and JavaScript, along with strong development and coding skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities :

What You'll Do

• Create the system architecture for any product from scratch as well as drive it for more than one development teams
• Design and deliver solutions that enable fast and efficient deployment of quality code to production
• Document the architectural blueprint and end to end design through flowcharts and diagrams.
• Set coding standards for development teams and ensure all released code is following standards
• Oversee the code review process, performing reviews when necessary
• Establish strong communication channels and relationships with the development teams, supporting them throughout the release cycle
• Continuously evaluate the existing software to identify areas of improvement and ensure architectural integrity as additional features are added.
• Lead DevOps and implement tooling and process improvements when you identify gaps
• Work with various stakeholders and identify the scope of the work, provide high level estimations, create a timeline and come up with the approach and design for the same.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Coach and mentor the development teams to improve the overall expertise and skills of the team.
• Take care of the development of critical components and POCs for new technologies to be used.
• Deliver high quality deliverables individually/as a team adhering to industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot any errors or issues that arise in the application/infrastructure components quickly and efficiently.

What You Bring

• 7+ years in software development or product engineering
• Proficient in MEAN Stack
• Good experience in backend development with Node.js
• Expertise in developing RESTful APIs
• Have created multi-transactional and highly redundant systems from ideation to production
• Customer-centric mindset
• Expertise in Agile SCRUM best practices
• Expertise in implementing front-end of applications using HTML5, Angular.js
• Proficient in MVC, OOPS concepts, Web Development Concepts, HTML, JSON, REST API development
• Strong coding skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts into something digestible by non-technical stakeholders

• Demonstrated skills in development of apps where you have performed some role in UI – APIs - DB 
• You have experience with coding in more than one programming language, preferably Java
• Experience with Angular (4 & above), ReactJS, Vue, MongoDB, APIs/Microservices. 
• Experience on building APIs
• You have a sound understanding of programming fundamentals
• Passion for developing robust software and writing maintainable code. 
• Keen interest in new technologies and their timely adoption. 
• Willingness to work extended hours as required to deliver projects. 
• Ability to work well in a team to deliver on team goals. 
• Flexibility under changing conditions and ability to multi-task between projects. 
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge/Experience of Python based stack will be an added advantage