Java Developer

GaragePlug Inc

GaragePlug is one of the fastest-growing Automotive tech startups working towards revolutionising the automotive aftermarket industry with strong state-of-the-art technologies.

Role Overview

As we plan to grow, we have many challenges to solve. Some of the new features and products that are already in the pipeline include advanced analytics, search, reporting, etc., to name a few. Our present backend is based on the microservices architecture built using Spring Boot. With growing complexity, we are open to using other tools and technologies as needed. We are looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join our fleet and help us solve real-world problems in this exciting field. Join us and share the dream of building the next-generation online platform for the Auto industry.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience

What you'll do:

• Design and architect our core components
• End-to-end systems development
• Ownership of complete systems from development to production and maintenance
• Infrastructure management on AWS

Technologies you'll use:

• Microservices, AWS, Java, Spring-boot
• Gradle / Maven
• ElasticSearch
• Jenkins, CI/CD
• Containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• RDBMS (PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB) & Enterprise Messaging Applications (Kafka/SQS)
• JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber, etc.
• Nginx
• Any cool piece of technology that you can bring onboard

What you are:

• You love technology and are always open to learning new tools
• You are proficient with server technologies: Spring / Spring Boot
• You have good experience in scaling, performance tuning & optimization at both API and storage layers
• You have an excellent grasp of OOPS concepts, data structures, algorithms, design patterns & REST APIs
• You are proficient in Java, SQL
• You have good knowledge of Databases: RDBMS/Document
• You have a good understanding of REST API design
• You have knowledge of DevOps
• Implement Coding Best Practices. Implement Code Quality gates as per the program norms
• Knowledge of Angular 2+ is a big plus

https://www.ynos.in/" target="_blank">YNOS is a next-generation funded startup founded by IIT Madras faculty and incubated at IIT Madras Incubation Cell. It is a digital platform for Entrepreneurs, Investors, Innovators and Eco-system enablers, providing actionable insights on the startup and investment landscape in India. We are passionate about solving tough problems using technology and data, making a difference

The Opening
We are presently seeking for our next enthusiastic, talented, and driven Python Backend Engineer to start right away. We'd want you to

• Be excited about building a next-generation intelligence platform
• Possess a can-do attitude and be open to new challenges
• Value working with a great team - self-assured, creative, and insightful individuals who work together to achieve amazing things
• Be willing to explore, learn, and contribute new ideas to the platform, thereby improving it
• Be high on self-belief and enthusiasm to work in a startup culture - small team, fast-paced work environment

As the Python Backend Engineer in https://www.ynos.in/" target="_blank">YNOS, you will

• Create reusable optimised code and libraries
• Deploy task management systems and automate routine tasks
• Build performant apps that adhere to the best practices, therefore increasing latency, performance, and scalability
• Improve the existing codebase while reducing technical debt
• Take charge of all elements of the application, including architecture, quality, and efficiency

• Proficient understanding of Python language
• Expertise in developing web apps and APIs using Python frameworks like Flask with an overall grasp of client-server interactions
• Familiarity with task management systems and process automation
• Comfortable with using Command Line and Linux systems
• Experience and understanding of version control systems like git, svn, etc
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB

Good to have

• Expertise in other backend frameworks viz. Django, NodeJS, Go, Rust etc
• Knowledge of data-modelling, data-wrangling & data-mining techniques
• Experience with data visualisation tools & libraries such as Plotly, Seaborn etc
• Exposure to Statistical and Machine Learning (ML) techniques, particularly in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Familiarity with front-end tools & frameworks such as HTML, CSS, JS, React, Vue, and others

Work location, Job type & Salary

• Our office is located at https://respark.iitm.ac.in/" target="_blank">IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, surrounded by the beautiful IITM Campus!
• This is a full-time position and we’d like you to relocate to Chennai
• Expected salary range ₹6L - ₹8L per annum

Position Requirements

• Expert in front-end development using Javascript, CSS, and Java.

• Hands-on experience in Java, J2EE, Hibernate, Springboot.

• Deep knowledge & working experience with Database, JSP, Javascript frameworks.

Technical Skills

• 4 years of experience in the software industry experience.

• Strong self-initiative to strive for both personal & technical excellence.

• Coordinate efforts across the Product development team and Business Analyst team.

• Strong business and data analysis skills.

• Should be strong on coordinating with onshore resources on the development.

Job Responsibilities:

* Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code

* Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications

* Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems

* Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

* Prepare the technical design of complex technology components

Mandatory Skills:

* Proficient in Java (JDK 1.7) or above JDK 8 preferable, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems with a knack for writing clean, readable Java code, writing reusable Java libraries along with knowledge of concurrency patterns in Java

* Solid understanding of object-oriented programming along with various design and architectural patterns

* Hands on experience with Spring, Spring Boot, JUnit

* Familiarity with concepts of MVC, Microservices, RESTful

• 8+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience;
• 7+ years of Software Development experience and at least 1+ years of experience in building and leading strong engineering teams
• Deep hands-on technical expertise on server side technologies.
• Solid software development background including design patterns, data structures, test driven development, experience in building microservices and highly scalable and performant applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and effective stakeholder management, in cross functional teams.
• Managed a team of 5+ engineers, taking care of the delivery planning, resource alignments, prioritization, performance management(including managing appraisal cycles), and effective feedback for the team and individuals.