Fullstack Developer

About us

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview

As an SDE 2 Back-end Engineer at Astra, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new vulnerability scanner from scratch. You will be architecting & engineering a scalable technical solution from the ground-up.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in vulnerability scanning. The role requires deep collaboration with the founders, product, engineering & security teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• You will be joining our Vulnerability Scanner team which builds a security engine to identify vulnerabilities in technical infrastructure.
• You will be the technical product owner of the scanner, which would involve managing a lean team of backend engineers to ensure smooth implementation of the technical product roadmap.
• Research about security vulnerabilities, CVEs, and zero-days affecting cloud/web/API infrastructure.
• Work in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our microservice infrastructure.
• You will research, design, code, troubleshoot and support (on-call). What you create is also what you own.
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint.
• Design and implement APIs in support of other services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using GoLang
• Hands-on experience with creating production-ready code & optimizing it by identifying and correcting bottlenecks.
• Driving strict code review standards among the team.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the end product always looks like how it was imagined
• Work closely with Security & Product teams in writing vulnerability detection rules, APIs etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong 2-4 years relevant development experience in GoLang
• Experience in building a technical product from idea to production.
• Design and build highly scalable and maintainable systems in Golang
• Expertise in Goroutines and Channels to write efficient code utilizing multi-core CPU optimally
• Must have hands-on experience with managing AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Hands on experience in creating low latency high throughput REST APIs
• Write test suites and maintain code coverage above 80%
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka
• Good to have experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems.
• Understanding of cloud/web security concepts would be an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, improve and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with developers globally
• Experience with security side of things
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (last one was Chikmangaluru)
• Open and supportive culture 

Build and maintain products. Build products and features, through inception, design, implementation and launch, working closely with multiple disciplines across the company. You will spend the majority of your time working on critical projects which require focus on integrations, scalability, and performance. You will also be the first line of defense in ensuring that the product features are achievable and have a clear purpose, trimming off unnecessary detailing, especially in the earliest stages. Align across teams and stakeholders. Play a key role in ensuring that objectives and expectations are aligned across multiple concurrent products. You are expected to break down features within each project and prioritize tasks based on the expertise of the team, keeping redundancy in mind. 

Maintain a high bar for code quality and future proofing. Implement processes for checking in code that maintains a high bar of code quality. You are expected to optimize for a solution that affords the best user experience in a reasonable amount of time while ensuring to allow for adequate security, ability to scale in the future etc. 

Responsibilities

● Design, build and maintain scalable, secure web services and distributed systems

● Design and develop robust solutions for client onboarding, portfolio analytics, tokenized security issuance, authentication, and security

● Build solutions to integrate with APIs of external solutions providers including crypto custodians, exchanges, fund admins etc.

● Architecting and building frontend features in React.js

● Ensuring a highly performant and responsive UI

● Help maintain existing codebase, infrastructure, test coverage, and documentation

● Communicate requirements effectively within and across teams

● Independently work and lead project initiatives in a fast paced environment

Requirements

● 5+ years of work experience as a Senior Software Engineer or similarly senior member of a fast scaling company, ideally building products from ideation to launch with a strong engineering team. Web3 based experience preferred.

● Have experience in rapid prototyping of features across various products. Demonstrable open source contributions and experience with Git advantageous.

● Professional experience with Python, Javascript, Typescript, or Go

● Must have experience building and/or integrating with RESTful APIs

● Working knowledge of Django, FastAPI, or React.js and Redux

● Working knowledge various frontend frameworks and languages such as HTML, CSS

● Experience monitoring and scaling microservice-oriented systems

● Familiarity with websocket architecture and implementation

● Experience working with cloud-native AWS infrastructure and/or Kubernetes

● Team-building and technical leadership experience

● Being nimble and reacting quickly to changing business conditions

● BTech in Computer Science or a related field (Masters is a plus

Benefits

● Competitive salary, benefits & participation in the firm's ESOP program

● Be part of something exciting. Rare opportunity to come in early and build the next generation of institutional grade financial services.

● International work environment and flat organization. Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the Agile software development life cycle and distinguish the core inputs and outputs in each cycle.
• Work closely with your peers and keep engaging in a fast pace technical design and development team
• Execute in a fast pace delivery mode and focus on delivering tasks to meet monthly and quarterly digital product release goals
• Lead impact assessment and decisions related to technology choices, design / architectural considerations and implementation strategy
• Maintain code quality through best practices, unit testing and code quality automation
• Demonstrate the ability to make informed technology choices after due diligence and impact assessment
• Help in designing interfaces and information exchange between modules
• Articulate the need for scalability and understand the importance of improving quality through testing.
• Be an expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers the desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
• Drive design reviews, define interfaces between code modules, and apply existing technology to designs
• Be an expert in assessing application performance and optimizing/improving it through design and best coding practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or in "STEM" Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• 6+ years of experience in Full Stack Software Development within the enterprise or software services domain

Desired Skills:

• Expertise in full stack software development and awareness of 12 Factor software patterns
• Experience and knowledge of patterns and anti-patterns of microservices-based architecture design
• Experience developing and deploying applications on cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP), on-premise, and hybrid-based architectures
• Mid-Level to Expert within one or more of the following UI development JavaScript: Client-Side HTML5 jQuery, jQuery UI, Knockout.js,
• Polymer, AngularJS, ReactJS, Bootstrap
• Mid-Level to Expert within one or more of the back-end development languages: .NET, Java, Python, or Scala
• Very solid API skills (e.g. Express.js/Node.js, GraphQL/Relay, Flask, Jersey, Java Spring REST or WebApi2)
• Skilled in use of Java, Kafka, and Spark streaming technologies
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Rancher, Kubernetes, Docker and Helm
• Hands-on experience in data storage environments of many types (RDMS, NoSQL, HDFS, etc.)
• Knowledge of GitLab, Jenkins and Artifactory
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and OO Design with rock-solid programming skills
• Security: Identity Management and Access, application security and static code analysis
• Proven success working in and promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, combined with intellectual curiosity, and a desire and ability to "get things done" are essential
• Agile Scrum development experience
• Added advantage to those having experience in multi-tenant SaaS Platform and Developers' Portal development

As a Software Developer at Prodios Labs, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects utilizing your expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, ReactJS, CSS, HTML, TypeScript, and MongoDB. Your role will be crucial in developing innovative software solutions that will drive the success of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

2. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using best practices in software development.

3. Implement responsive design principles to create user-friendly interfaces and enhance user experience.

4. Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

5. Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in the software development industry to continuously improve our products.

6. Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the functionality and security of our software solutions.

7. Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure project deadlines are met and goals are achieved.

If you are a passionate and skilled Software Developer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Join our team at Prodios Labs and be a part of our exciting journey towards innovation and success

Job Description 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop responsive and dynamic web applications using the Angular framework.Collaborate closely with back-end developers and designers to implement user-friendly interfaces.Translate design mock-ups and wireframes into high-quality, efficient code.Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize application performance for a seamless user experience.Implement best practices for front-end development, including code organization, testing, and documentation.Collaborate closely with product managers, visual designers, and frontend developers to ensure alignment of design and development goals.Explain and justify design decisions based on established principles and standards, advocating for the user experience.
• Actively contribute to team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and sprint planning.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.Participate actively in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in web development, particularly Angular updates, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Strong development experience with Angular, including Angular 10+.Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.Well versed with object oriented programmingBetter understanding of SOLID principlesExperience with responsive design and CSS frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap).Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.Solid understanding of web standards and best practices.Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Design, or a related field (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in both Angular development and UX/UI design roles.Knowledge of UX/UI principles and design tools (e.g., Adobe XD, Sketch).Experience creating wireframes, prototypes, and conducting usability testing.Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Role Objectives 

• Participate in complex design and software development tasks within an appropriate schedule, task, and quality guidelines set in conjunction with the Senior Platform Specialists and Platform Architect  

• Hands-on development and implementation of solutions including the configuration of e.IQ platform components and custom development 

• Tasks associated with testing and documentation of solution implemented 

Academic Qualification
B.E/B.Tech/MCA in computer science Engineering or a related field. 

Experience Profile  

4 -6 years of experience in development or platform implementations.

Required Technical Skillset for Java Development

• core JavaScript, CSS, HTML-5,

• At least one of these frameworks (Angular JS / React /Vue / jQuery / Bootstrap)

• Experience in developing front-end web applications for various devices (responsive) 
  

Good to have:

• Basic Java knowledge /Programming, RDBMS (preferably MySQL or MSSQL), Exposure to Liferay.

• Must be capable of coding and unit testing their own code
  

• Team player with good interpersonal skills

• Should have strong analytical skills                                                  
  

• Good communication skills

• Capable of juggling several priorities and delivering results on time in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

Ideal skills:

1) 2-5 years of professional JavaScript development experience

2) Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

3) Comfortable working through the entire stack from the user interface through systems levels

4) Understanding accessibility and security compliance

5) Strong Logical and Analytical Skills

6) Experience in consuming web services (REST) and processing data (JSON)

7) Experience with SQLite, NoSQL, Redis or other databases

8) Proven experience in building API services using NodeJS Express and related frameworks

9) Good understanding of NodeJS asynchronous runtime

10) Good understanding of JS concepts on callbacks and closures

11) Experience in debugging issues related to memory leaks

12) Experience in building highly scalable and high throughput services with sub-second response times

13) Experience with ElasticSearch/Solr

14) Experience working in a collaborative team environment

15) Ability to understand and analyse issues across multiple vendors and interfaces

16) Experience with NoSQL queries

17) Experience with AWS

18) Experience with Android Development

19) Experience in managing/mentoring small teams

In depth knowledge of all of the above is not mandatory but the nature of the work will involve learning and getting involved with all of the above. You would be working directly with key members of the management team to define and drive technical strategy.

Experience in the mobile space is mandatory. Please only apply if you have been part of building a mobile product. Since our product is mobile only, it is essential that you understand implications on the front end.