Java Developer

We are inviting a skilled Fullstack JavaScript Developer with strong backend expertise in Node.js and proficient frontend skills in Next.js and React Native (Expo). The ideal candidate will have experience in building scalable web and mobile applications and data modeling using PostgreSQL with Prisma or other ORMs. You will play a crucial role in developing robust backend services and responsive front-end interfaces that power our next-generation applications.

Location: Mumbai & Vicinity (India)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Develop responsive and high-performance web applications using Next.js.
• Build and deploy mobile applications using React Native and Expo.
• Collaborate with UX Designers, Architects, and other Developers to implement full-stack web and mobile solutions.
• Perform data modeling and database management using PostgreSQL and Prisma.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack JavaScript development.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js.
• Demonstrated experience with frontend technologies such as Next.js and React Native.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Prisma for database management and data modeling.
• Experience with deploying React Native applications using Expo.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them with front-end applications.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git.

Additional Relevant Skills and Experience:

• Experience with map modules, such as ArcGIS, and Google Earth engine is required
• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Good eye for design and UX principles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Good to Have:

• Experience with WebSockets and real-time applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

We Offer:

• Work on Open Source Projects
• Competitive Salary based on Location
• Flexible working hours
• 4 weeks of paid leave/year
• Work from home

Plant-for-the-Planet is a youth-led non-profit organization with a vision to plant a Trillion Trees. We are a collective of young climate justice ambassadors, environmental scientists, designers, and developers – spread across 5 continents – who work together to bring solutions to solve the climate crisis.

Learn more: https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org

1. Responsibilities 

   • • Collaborate with the core team building a state-of-the-art blockchain based SaaS. 
   • • Building front-end web applications using latest technologies. 
   • • Suggest and ideate high- and low-level design and architecture requirements for implementation of features. 
   • • Apply comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects. 
   • • Backend RESTful API Design and server-side development for web and mobile apps. 
   • • Develop and design database schemas on MongoDB. 
   • • Perform code reviews and unit tests to ensure code consistency and maintainability. 
   • • Setup alerts, monitoring & metrics, provision and manage resources on AWS Cloud. 

    

   Minimum Qualifications 

   • • Passion to solve complex problems of agriculture in a dynamic start-up environment 
   • • Flexible, curious, exploratory, and can-do attitude 
   • • Great sense of ownership and ability to work with very limited supervision 
   • • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 
   • • 2-5 years of hands-on coding expertise in software engineering. 
   • • Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS. 
   • • Ability to speak English fluently. 

    

   Preferred Qualifications 

   • • Strong programming experience of 2+ years with Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB and Angular stack. 
   • • Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills. 
   • • Experience with software design and architecture for building highly efficient and scalable systems. 
   • • Experience with MongoDB Atlas for database hosting and storage. 
   • • Experience with SDLC in an Agile work environment using tools like Jira and GitHub. 
   • • Experience with AWS Services like ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda, Load Balancing, Route 53, API Gateway along with Infrastructure provisioning and optimization. 
   • • Knowledge and experience of NoSQL Databases is a must. 
   • • Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines on Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc. 
   • • Experience with containerization environments like Docker & Kubernetes. 
   • • Experience with Material Design is an advantage. 
   • • Experience with TDD is an advantage. 
   • • Experience or familiarity of blockchain protocols like Hyperledger Fabric a big advantage. 

• Architect, develop and maintain core products and services of the company.
• Create database architecture and best practises for optimization in speed and product operating costs.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs with high-volume large scale transaction processing capabilities.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure flawless UI and UX is achieved 
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Work with customers in evaluating technical requirements.
• Work closely with the product managers to achieve product vision and goals
• Review work of other developers and contractors, provide feedback and mentoring.
• Assist in the hiring of technical talent.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role for atleast 3 years 
• In depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, ExpressJS or Restify
• Experience implementing applications using Angular 1 or React
• Experience creating front end applications using HTML5, Angular, LESS/SASS
• Hands on experience with JavaScript Development on both client and server-side
• Automating the building and deploying of code along with continuous integration (Jenkins/Hudson) and version control (SVN, Git)
• Strong experience is deploying and managing application in AWS and Google Cloud
• Creating secure RESTful-based web services in XML and JSON, Javascript, JQuery
• Experience with modern frameworks and design patterns, minimum 2 years experience with MEAN Fullstack paradigm

• Know how to create apis and applications
• Know how to architect and scale databases
• Know how to build front end for applications
• Know how to deploy applications on the cloud

Skills we are looking for :

- Experience in developing full-stack applications at scale in ReactJs/AngularJs & NodeJs.

- Strong knowledge and experience in HTML(5), CSS, SCSS, and Advanced JavaScript

- Good knowledge of coding RESTful APIs.

- Strong knowledge of Web Storage (Cookie, Local Storage, and Session Storage)

- Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JWT

- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools

- Ability to work in a lean-agile development environment.

Good to know :

- Using GIT

- Knowledge of AWS

- Familiarity with GraphQL will be a brownie point