Senior Software Engineer (Back-End/Node.js/ AWS) | Holofy London

Unico Connect is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our team. In this role, you will work on a wide range of exciting projects, from building robust backend systems with Node.js to exploring NoCode platforms and integrating AI tools & solutions. 

Responsibilities

1. Node.js Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using Node.js. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of server-side applications.
2. Relational Databases: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to design, create, and optimize database structures, and implement data models.
3. NoCode Platforms: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore and evaluate NoCode platforms for rapid application development and automation.
4. OpenAI API Integration: Utilize OpenAI APIs to integrate language generation and understanding capabilities into our applications.
5. Language Model Exploration: Perform exploratory tasks related to Language Models, such as creating and fine-tuning models, and experimenting with various use cases.
6. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure the efficient use of resources.
7. Security: Implement best practices for data security and access control, including user authentication and authorization.
8. Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation, including API documentation and database schemas.
9. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of proven experience as a Node.js developer with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.
• Solid experience with relational databases, including database design and SQL.
• Familiarity with NoCode platforms or a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS or GCP, setting up instances, deploying applications. 
• Experience in implementing API caching using Redis or similar.  
• Understanding of OpenAI APIs and a strong interest in Language Model technologies.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and server-side scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with implementing queue management systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS.
• Previous experience working with natural language processing (NLP) technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Skills

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• RESTful

About You: ● Education ranging from a Bachelor’s of Science degree in computer science or related engineering degree. ● 12+ years of high level API, abstraction layers, and application software development experience. ● 5+ years experience building scalable, serverless solutions in GCP or AWS ● 4+ years of experience in Python, MongoDB ● Experience with large-scale distributed systems and streaming data services. ● Experience building, developing, and maintaining cloud native infrastructure, serverless architecture, micro-operations, and workflow automation. ● You are a hardworking problem-solver who thrives in finding solutions to difficult technical challenges. ● Experience with modern high-level languages and databases including Javascript, MongoDB, and Python. ● Experience in Github, Gitlab, CI/CD, Jira, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and collaborative documentation. ● Expertise with GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, or containerization, is a great plus. ● Ability to write and assess clean, functional, high quality and testable code for each of our projects. ● Positive and proactive, solution-focused contributor and team motivation.

Job Brief:

We are looking for experience in API and Node.js to produce scalable software solutions. You will be part of a cross-functional team that is responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities:

·       Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions.

·       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.

·       Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency.

·       Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software.

·       Create security and data protection settings.

·       Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design.

·       Write technical documentation.

·       Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.

Requirements:

·       Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

·       Experience developing desktop and mobile applications.

·       Familiarity with common stacks

·       Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, Nodejs and .Net)

·       Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MS SQL, Mogo DB)

·       Good to have- Cloud knowledge (Azure, AWS)

·       Strong command on API Development with  Nodejs

·       Good to have- knowledge on multiple back-end languages ( Java, Python) and knowledge of JavaScript frameworks ( React, Angular, Node )

·       Excellent communication and teamwork skills

·       Great attention to detail

·       Organizational skills

Technical Skills:

HTML, CSS, React, API, JavaScript, Node, SQL, and Cloud knowledge (Azure/AWS)

 Experience – 4+ Years

Key Responsibilities: 

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS. 
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture. 
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible. 
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability. 
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required: 

• At least 2 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds. 
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases. 
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j. 
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs. 
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks. 
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks. 
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications. 
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git. 
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms. 
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences. 
• Experience building a large scale social or location-based app.

Roles & Responsibilities

- Writing good quality code.

- Be able to design ,implement and deploy scalable backend applications on cloud(AWS/Azure).

- Be able to take ownership of projects and deliver them on time.

- Be able to lead a team and mentor junior developers.

Qualifications:

- BE/BTech degree in CS/IT or similar related field.

- 4+ years experience as backend engineer.

- Good knowledge in Python and at least one of the framework - Django, Flask, FastAPI, etc.

- Hands on experience in building microservices applications on AWS/GCP/Azure.

- Good understanding of platforms(Docker, AWS/Azure).

- Must have good understanding of Data Structures/Algorithms/Databases and other CS concepts.

- Experience working in multiple databases and data modelling.

- Experience writing APIs and related technologies like REST, JSON, websockets, grpc etc.

- Should be inquisitive enough picking up any language and frameworks based on need.

- Should be able to design/implement/deploy end-to-end systems.

- Having good knowledge on deploying cloud applications and with Dockers/Kubernetes is a plus.

- Experience building end-to-end analytics systems is a plus.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and build solutions for complex business workflows
• Understanding the user persona and deliver a slick experience
• Take end to end ownership of components and be responsible for the subsystems that you work on from
• design, code, testing, integration, deployment, enhancements, etc.
• Write high-quality code and taking responsibility for their task
• Solve performance bottlenecks
• Mentor junior engineers
• Deliver with quality, on-time in a fast-paced start-up environment

Required Skills:

• Bachelor/Master's in computer science or relevant fields
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Strong sense of ownership
• Excellent Java and object-oriented development skills
• Experience in building and scaling microservices
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting and diagnosing
• Expected to be a role model for young engineers, have a strong sense of code quality and enforce code
• quality within the team
• Strong knowledge in RDBMS and NOSQL technologies
• Experience in developing backends for enterprise systems like eCommerce / manufacturing / supply chain etc
• Excellent understanding of Debugging performance and optimization techniques
• Experience in Java, Mongo, MySQL, AWS technologies, ELK stack, Spring boot, Kafka
• Experience in developing any large scale Experience in cloud technologies
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment

Experience: 2.5 to 4 years

Location: Pune

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Qualifications

• 2+ years' of experience in web development using NodeJs technologies.
• B.E., B. Tech., Msc IT, MCA etc in Software engineering/ Information technology.

Responsibilities

• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code following best practices (unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, design patterns, etc)
• Debug and refactoring of existing code, troubleshoot problems
• Collaborate with other developers, testers and other leads to enhance to quality product enhancements
• Take full responsibility for the quality of the code and test cases that are developed.
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Provide task estimations and deliver quality code on time.
• Participate in architectural, design, and product sessions.
• Interact with different stakeholders to gather feedback and clarification.
• Research and apply new technologies and best practices.
• Should enjoy the experience of mentoring new hires on technical and process areas.
• Must have hands-on experience in building Microservices based software architecture. Must have Unix /Docker /Kubernetes /NOSQL experience

Requirements

• Knowledge of ReactJS is preferable.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript.
• Thorough understanding of databases such as MySQL, MongoDB or similar technologies
• In depth knowledge of working with Git.
• Experience with Restful APIs, Postman etc.
• Understanding of AWS/EC2, or other cloud services.
• Object-oriented application building experience in a professional Agile/Scrum environment. 
• Good to have Unix /Docker/Kubernetes/NOSQL experience.

Skills

• Node.js
• AWS services
• Deployment 
• Unix /Docker/Kubernetes/NOSQL