Full Stack Software Developer – SaaS Product Development

Role Overview

We are looking for an Engineering Manager who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is hands-on with development, and can lead our engineering team to build and scale robust, high-performing systems. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor a team of talented engineers, and collaborate closely with product, design, and business teams to execute our ambitious roadmap. You will be at the forefront of scaling our infrastructure to support billions of messages, ensuring real-time engagement for businesses at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Own the engineering roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems.
• Hands-on Development: Dive into the code when necessary, set high coding standards, and lead by example.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team, fostering a strong culture of ownership and innovation.
• System Scalability: Architect and optimize scalable and resilient backend & frontend systems handling millions of messages per day.
• High Availability & Performance: Design systems that can handle billions of API calls and ensure minimal downtime.
• Agile Execution: Drive sprint planning, prioritization, and timely delivery of features in an agile development environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product, design, and business teams to align engineering efforts with company goals.
• DevOps & Security: Ensure best practices for CI/CD, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and security compliance.
• Tech Stack Evolution: Stay ahead of emerging technologies and drive innovation in AiSensy’s architecture.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Expertise in modern tech stacks – Proficiency in MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) stack or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS) and microservices architecture.
• Proven experience in scaling high-traffic, distributed systems handling billions of messages per month.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to hustle in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Passion for building great products, coaching engineers, and driving tech excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits aligned with your experience and the impact you bring.
• Opportunity for Growth in a rapidly expanding B2B SaaS company.
• Cutting-Edge Technology & Projects in the WhatsApp Business API and Click to WhatsApp Ads space.
• Collaborative Work Environment that fosters innovation, learning, and career development.
• Flexible & Inclusive Culture, where every team member has a voice and the chance to make a significant impact.

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Role Scope:

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Preferred Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Strong programming skills in Javascript/Typescript with Object-oriented design

Hands-on expertise in building reusable components and independently publishable packages

Strong experience in HTML, Angular(2+)/React, ExpressJS, MongoDB, NodeJS and CSS frameworks

Practitioner of IaC (AWS), CI/CD, Containerization(Docker), Accessibility, Server Side Rendering, Pre-rendering, Serverless and Agile Ability to adapt quickly to a new direction.

Location - Bangalore

About the Role

• Architects and design the organization’s digital product(s) from the ground up using modern tools, technologies (Core Java), frameworks (Spring), and systems.
• Build relationships throughout the organization to ensure whole-company alignment and support for their goals, and vice-versa.
• Apply a systematic application of scientific and technological knowledge, methods, and experience to the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software.
• Work with IT Business Analysts, Technical Leads and Product Managers to effectively translate requirements into solutions that can be implemented by the software development teams across multiple locations.

What Would You Do at ALTRES?

A comprehensive role like this one calls for taking up the following responsibilities:

• Act as an authority in software best practices and be relied upon to propagate these in the broader organization, beyond their individual team.
• Frequently advise others on complex engineering matters. Be a partner and execute with business leaders.
• Build foundation to translate strategy into challenging and meaningful goals
• Expert ability to view the organization as a whole and work with various internal teams, and other groups as needed.
• Leverage and influence key stakeholders.
• Occasional travel to Hawaii will be needed to collaborate with the technical team in the company Headquarters

What Do You Need For The Job?

As a potential candidate, you are expected to have the following skills (technical):

9+years’ experience required in:

• Lead architecting of authenticated multi-role enterprise web applications with a strong understanding of user flows and interactions
• Advanced ability to influence leadership
• Expert commination skills and ability to shift narrative to different stakeholders
• Technical skills required: Java, SQL DB, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery. ReactJs and Infrastructure Knowledge.
• Experience with Agile software and test-driven development, as well as the ability to find fulfillment in building innovative products a plus
• A clear IT Support Background, Testing background, and a solution design mindset is required.
• Prior experience of architecting software from a problem statement to a fully developed solution.

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work for both front end and backend development
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Working with an organisation that keeps up to date with industry best benchmarking in every aspect

Technical Skills

Front-end:

Mandatory Technical Skills: ReactJS, ES6, Context API, GraphQL, Redux, Payment Gateway
Not Mandatory skills: Redux saga, Gatsby, Git Pipeline, Deployment on Cloud AWS/Azure/Google

Back-end:

Mandatory Technical Skills: NodeJS, ES6, Express, Apollo Server, Send Grid Email, Twilio SMS, Payment Gateway,
Exception Management, Error Loggin, API Developement, API Security, PostGreSQL/MSSQL/MySQL, MongoDB/CouchDB
Not Mandatory: Docker Deployment, Git Pipeline, Auto Deployment, AWS/Azure/Google, NestJS

Job roles and responsibilities

• Design and implement key components of our technical infrastructure, including services supporting payments, lottery results, user management, and game mechanics
• Design and implement user-facing features for Web, iOS, and Android applications
• Take ownership of mission-critical functionality that is consumed by our mobile, web, and internal applications
• Work as a team with your peers, collaborating on architecture, mentoring teammates, and pushing our entire stack forward
• Stay up to date on the latest innovations in our industry and in our tech stack
• Integrating with and managing third-party APIs as well as designing and developing APIs for partners and peers
• Work with the product team to keep the roadmap realistic, on track, and groomed
• Capable of writing technical specs and documenting work
• Management of Jira, Git, AWS, Heroku, and other platform systems

Competencies and Skills Required

1. Requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and good communications skills
2. Must be able to work effectively with business stakeholders
3. Able to understand requirements and implement complete business solutions for our industry
4. Must possess strong customer service skills
5. Excellent written and verbal communication
6. Must have excellent interpersonal skills

Strong experience on core Java (Version >=1.8 )

Strong experience on Spring ecosystem (Core, MVC, data, JPA, transaction management, security, AOP, Batch & Boot). Comfortable performing integration tests in Spring context.

Strong experience on JDBC and DB concepts.

Experience of TDD/BDD approach and prior experience working with CI/CD tools (Maven, Git, jenkins)

Strong experience on ORM (hibernate) and PL/SQL procedures

Knowledge of some of UI latest languages / frameworks ( Html5, Angular 4+)

Knowledge of SOA/Microservices (REST, Soap) and its challenges

Strong knowledge on APP server (Tomcat, Weblogic)

Strong knowledge on Microservices

Exposure on Digital stack

-          UX/UI

-          API

-          Machine Learning

-          Big Data

-          Cloud/Docker/IaaS/PaaS

Knowledge on Java Swing

Experience delivering sound development, testing, implementation, deployment and support strategies in complex distributed environments.

Knowledge on production monitoring tools.

Good experience in leading change within a team, especially around testing and quality practices.

Team player, who relentlessly involves others and shares knowledge with them

Should have experience of participant in design reviews and code reviews.

Curiosity in all the latest trends and ready to do POCs with new technical stack