Full stack Engineer

Full Stack Developer (Senior Lead)

• Department: IT
• Location: Gurugram / Mohali / Karnal
• Shift: General
• CTC: 10–30% hike on last CTC (Max ₹20 LPA)
• Experience: 2Years-10Years
• Language: English
• Skills & Requirements:
• Core: React, Node.js
• Additional (Good to Have): Python, Flutter, Angular
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills
• Proven leadership in software teams
• Experience in building scalable web applications

Full-Stack Developer (Backend-Focused)

We are seeking a seasoned Full-Stack Developer with strong expertise in backend engineering using Python and Golang. In this role, you will take ownership of backend systems while contributing to the development of modern, responsive frontend interfaces. The focus will be on building secure, scalable, and high-performance applications, with emphasis on API development, database engineering, and cloud deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend services using Python frameworks such as Django or FastAPI
• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work extensively with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with backend logic
• Implement efficient, secure, and scalable application architectures
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects across different environments
• Optimize performance and reliability of backend services
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Contribute to DevOps activities, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack or backend-focused development
• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in frameworks like Django or FastAPI
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization
• Familiarity with modern frontend technologies such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred
• Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Git and CI/CD automation pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively

Location : Bengaluru, India

Type : Full-time

Experience :4-7 Years

Mode :Hybrid

The Role

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer who thrives on building high-performance applications at scale. You'll work across our entire stack—from optimizing PostgreSQL queries on 140M+ records to crafting intuitive React interfaces. This is a high-impact role where your code directly influences how sales teams discover and engage with prospects worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Build and optimize REST APIs using Django REST Framework handling millions of records
• Design and implement complex database queries, indexes, and caching strategies for PostgreSQL
• Develop responsive, high-performance front-end interfaces with Next.js and React
• Implement Redis caching layers and optimize query performance for sub-second response times
• Design and implement smart search/filter systems with complex logic
• Collaborate on data pipeline architecture for processing large datasets
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning

Required Skills

• 4-7 years of professional experience in full stack development
• Strong proficiency in Python and Django/Django REST Framework
• Expert-level PostgreSQL knowledge: query optimization, indexing, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, partitioning
• Solid experience with Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with state management (Zustand, Redux, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Redis for caching and session management
• Familiarity with AWS services (RDS, EC2, S3, CloudFront)
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience with Elasticsearch for full-text search at scale
• Knowledge of data scraping, ETL pipelines, or data enrichment
• Experience with Celery for async task processing
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and modern UI/UX practices
• Previous work on B2B SaaS or data-intensive applications
• Understanding of security best practices and anti-scraping measures

Our Tech Stack

Backend

Python, Django REST Framework

Frontend

Next.js, React, Zustand, Tailwind CSS

Database

PostgreSQL 17, Redis

Infrastructure

AWS (RDS, EC2, S3, CloudFront), Docker

Tools

GitHub, pgBouncer

Why Join Us

• Work on a product processing 140M+ records—real scale, real challenges
• Direct impact on product direction and technical decisions
• Modern tech stack with room to experiment and innovate
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on growth
• Competitive compensation and flexible hybrid work model

• Work with a team to provide end to end solutions including coding, unit testing and defect fixes.
• Work to build scalable solutions and work with quality assurance and control teams to analyze and fix issues 
• Develop and maintain APIs and Services in Node.js/Python 
• Develop and maintain web-based UI’s using front-end frameworks 
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing and integration testing 
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to implementation and support 
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through best practices in coding, testing and deployment 
• Collaborate with DevOps team for troubleshooting deployment issues 

Qualification 

● 1-5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or similar, focusing on software development and system integration 

● Proficiency in Node.js, Typescript, React, Express framework 

● In-depth knowledge of databases such as MongoDB 

● Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive UI design 

● Proficiency in any Python development framework is a plus 

● Strong direct experience in functional and object oriented programming using Javascript 

● Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) 

● Microservices architecture and containerization 

● Expertise in performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization 

● Understanding of DevOps practices for automated deployments 

● Understanding of software design patterns and best practices 

● Practical experience working in Agile developments (scrum) 

● Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to mentor junior team members 

● Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams 

● Strong capability to work independently and deliver results within tight deadlines 

● Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

About Us

21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. In an industry constantly evolving due to dynamic regulations, economic fluctuations, and climate change mandates, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive services are designed to create value for our esteemed clients while enabling them to achieve their business goals.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team at 21 Knots. Someone with backend development with a working knowledge of frontend technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, and familiarity with frontend tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and optionally React, Angular, or Vue. You will play a key role in building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable software solutions while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Develop,test, and maintain backend services using Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and internal tools.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Optimize application performance and implement backend security best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Support basic frontend development tasks using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with modern frontend frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue (good to have).

What You’ll Need

Experience:

• 1–4 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Exposure to full-stack development environments.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud integration is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Tools & Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Exposure to Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for responsive UI design.
• Good to have: experience with React, Angular, or Vue.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Agile/Scrum methodologies is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Understanding of RESTful architecture and secure coding practices.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

·       Minimum of 4 years of professional Python development experience.

·       Strong expertise in Django framework and its ecosystem.

·       Proficiency in web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.

·       Experience with database systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.

·       Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.

·       Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.

·       Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

·       Strong communication and collaboration skills.

·       Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

·       Experience with React.js and Docker is a plus.

• Lead the engineering effort across projects 
• Interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical proficiency across different stages including Application Architecture, Design and Development
• Understand client's business requirements and be able to map them to technology solutions and make them work
• Design and build modern solutions informed by a deep understanding of cloud architecture and how distributed systems operate at scale
• Provide regular support and guidance to teams on complex coding, issue resolution and execution 
• Establish and enforce best development and engineering practices including QA and DevOps
• Lead and manage your own team, but also get down to coding, testing, and designing solutions as and when needed
• Communicate effectively with teams, clients and business leaders within the company

• Minimum 6+ years of experience designing and building full stack applications using UI frameworks like Angular, React or Vue.JS and backend frameworks like Node.JS/ExpressJS or Python/Django/Flask or Laravel/Yii2/Symphony
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Technical Lead mentoring team of 3 to 5 developers
• Strong knowlegde of cloud and distributed systems (AWS, GCP, Azure). Cloud certifications would be an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with Graph databases like Neo4j is desirable.
• Proficient in Git and CI-CD frameworks
• Strong communicator with visual, verbal, and writing skills to clearly articulate complex design problems and solutions
• Ability to work in an agile environment