Full Stack Engineer

Job Title: Shopify Developer (React.js, Backend, Database, React Native)

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Shopify Developer with expertise in React.js, backend development, and database management to join our team in Bangalore. As a Shopify Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining e-commerce websites built on the Shopify platform. In addition to React.js, knowledge of backend languages and databases is required, and experience with React Native is a plus. Your primary focus will be creating visually appealing, highly functional online stores and mobile applications for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and project managers, to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality Shopify solutions using React.js.
• Develop custom Shopify themes, templates, and functionalities based on client specifications and design guidelines.
• Implement responsive web design principles to ensure seamless user experience across different devices and screen sizes.
• Integrate third-party applications, plugins, and APIs to extend the functionality of Shopify stores.
• Utilize backend languages (such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or PHP) to develop server-side functionalities and APIs for data manipulation and communication with databases.
• Design and optimize databases (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB) to efficiently store and retrieve data for e-commerce applications.
• Optimize website and application performance by implementing best practices for front-end and backend development, including code optimization, caching, and query optimization.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues or bugs in the code.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in e-commerce, Shopify development, React.js, and React Native to suggest improvements and innovative solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Collaborate with the marketing and SEO teams to ensure proper implementation of tracking codes, SEO tags, and analytics tools.
• If experienced in React Native, contribute to the development of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using React Native.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of proven experience working as a Shopify Developer with strong knowledge of React.js.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Shopify Liquid templating language and Shopify's API.
• Experience with backend development using at least one of the following: Node.js, Python, Ruby, or PHP.
• Familiarity with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Ability to write clean, modular, and maintainable code in both frontend and backend environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with React Native for mobile application development.
• Knowledge of other e-commerce platforms and frameworks (e.g., WooCommerce, Magento, Laravel).
• Familiarity with GraphQL and RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.

If you have the skills and experience to contribute to the development of cutting-edge e-commerce solutions using Shopify, React.js, backend technologies, and databases, we invite you to apply today. Join our team in Bangalore and be part of our exciting projects!

This is a remote working position with preference to applicants who can start immideatly.

Mandate Strengths

1. Handsome experience in React and Typescript
2. Full Stack development
3. Passion towards Code Review
4. Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, web technologies, and design patterns
5. Calm under pressure
6. Hungry to improve

Required Skills and Stack

• Expertise in Java / Typescript / ES6+
• Extensive experience with one of the following - Node.js / Spring / Serverless or Enterprise Java-based server technology
• Experience with React 16+
• Version Control - Git
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Contributing to technical and implementation discussions
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain comprehensive documentation
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently and communicate status effectively.

Acrobyte Technologies, founded by an IIT Delhi alumni, has been Actively Learn's technology partner for over six years. Actively Learn is an educational technology company, based out of Seattle, USA, founded by a Harvard educated former Microsoft director and an education PhD who also founded a private school in Virginia.

We’ve built a digital, award-winning, reading platform, backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Science Foundation, that is used in over 45,000 schools and by 150,000 teachers in the USA and overseas. Actively Learn is part of Achieve3000, a leading education platform that provides differentiated reading and instruction with over 2 million students using the platform. Actively Learn also serves as the innovation arm, leading new technology initiatives for the company.

Technology Stack

React JS, Typescript, Backbone JS, Node JS, C#, .NET, MySql, AWS, Mocha and Chai, JMeter, Neoload Selenium, Katalon.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years JavaScript experience
• 2+ years frontend React JS framework experience
• 1+ years of backend development experience (Node JS, C# dot NET, Java, Python, etc)
• 2+ years relational database experience (MySql, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL)
• Computer Science or related Engineering degree from a top-tier college

Job Highlights

• Do you like solving real life problems using technology? Actively Learn is on a mission to make students read for depth. Come join us on our journey.
• We are a small and skilled team. You will get to learn the complete life cycle of building a successful product.
• Opportunity to play multiple roles on the Engineering team (front-end development, back-end development, testing, devops, automation) and develop those skills.
• We maintain the strictest and highest code quality standards and take pride in that. There will be a huge learning in how to think and write clean code.
• Being an efficient agile company we work on various technologies and part of the role will be to research latest technologies and lead implementation.
• Flexible and fun work environment focused on innovation and creativity. We work out of 91 Springboard, the biggest co-working space in India, which allows for networking and collaboration opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary.
• Opportunity to travel to USA and work closely with the Seattle team.