Lead Engineer - Frontend/Backend - Python and Devops

Join the MachineHack - AIM Media House Team

At MachineHack, we craft AI-powered platforms and products that push the boundaries of

learning and innovation. From MachineHack (the hackathon hub) to CloudLab (hands-on AI

playground) to Datalyze (data-driven insights), plus countless experimental AI projects, we’re

always building, always shipping.

We’re not just coding software, we’re creating experiences where people can learn, compete, and create. If you’re passionate about solving problems, experimenting with AI, and vibing with a team that learns every day, you’ll feel right at home here

Why Work With Us?

● Be part of a fast-moving AI-first team where new ideas turn into products quickly.

● Work with modern tech stacks across AI, backend, frontend, and DevOps.

● Collaborate with engineers who are learners first,humble, supportive, and curious.

● Opportunity to contribute to high-impact platforms used by thousands in the AI/ML community.

● A culture that values learning > titles and team vibe > ego.

Our Tech Playground

We don’t shy away from complexity. We thrive in it. Here’s what we love working with:

● Backend & AI: Node.js, Python, TypeScript, Low-Level System Design, DSA, Prompt Engineering

● Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript

● DevOps & Cloud: AWS (EC2, Lambda, Terraform, CI/CD), Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Charts

● Testing & Quality: Playwright, Selenium, Unit Testing frameworks

● Infra & Systems: Container orchestration, Virtual Machines, AWS Infra Deployment

● Bonus Points: ML/AI model experience, guiding juniors, proven UX understanding

What Makes You a Good Fit

● 2–6 years of experience in software development

● Strong grounding in JS, Python, Node, and cloud-native tools

● Comfortable with system design, backend architecture, and team collaboration

● Can mentor juniors and handle multiple projects at once

● Fluent in English and able to communicate ideas clearly

● Humble, supportive, approachable,like a teammate and a friend

● Excited to learn, build, and experiment in AI projects

● Bonus: Some ML exposure (but not mandatory)

We are seeking an experienced Senior MEAN/MERN Developer with 2 to 5 years of professional experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in the MEAN (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js) or MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) technology stacks, along with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities and Skills:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using MEAN or MERN stack.
• Demonstrate a strong command of data structures and algorithms to optimize application performance.
• Work extensively with MongoDB for database design and management.
• Possess basic knowledge of AWS services to support cloud infrastructure needs.
• Understand and implement microservices architecture for modular and maintainable systems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Preference will be given to candidates willing to work from our Hyderabad office location.

The successful candidate will have a detail-oriented approach, a commitment to code quality, and strong problem-solving skills.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer with strong experience in TypeScript-based frontend frameworks (Svelte/React/Angular) and at least two backend stacks (FastAPI, Python, PHP, Java). You’ll work across the full development cycle, from designing architecture to deploying scalable applications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to design and build scalable solutions
• Build robust, responsive front-end applications in TypeScript
• Develop well-structured back-end services and APIs
• Manage databases and integrations for performance and security
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications
• Ensure mobile responsiveness and data protection standards
• Document code and processes clearly

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (Svelte, React, Angular)
• Hands-on experience with any 2 backend stacks (FastAPI, Python, PHP, Java)
• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and web servers (Apache)
• Experience developing APIs and integrating with third-party services

Experience & Education:

• B.Tech/BE in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer
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Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Clear communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and an ownership mindset

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Full Stack Developer Intern, you will take on significant responsibilities in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using Next.js, React.js, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and AWS Cloud services. We seek individuals who are self-motivated, energetic, and capable of delivering high-quality work with minimal supervision.

• Develop user-friendly web applications using Next.js and React.js.
• Create and implement RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code while adhering to best practices in software development.
• Deliver projects on time while maintaining a strong focus on performance and user experience.
• Manage data effectively using PostgreSQL databases.
• Code Quality & Reviews: Maintain code quality standards and conduct regular code reviews to ensure the delivery of high-quality, error-free code.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks to ensure a seamless and lightning-fast platform experience.
• Bug Fixing & Maintenance: Monitor platform performance and proactively address any issues or bugs to keep the platform running flawlessly.
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions during team discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Communicate openly and honestly with team members, sharing insights and feedback constructively.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and demonstrate a willingness to learn more.

Qualification:

• Graduate/Post-Graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (specifically Next.js and React.js).
• Strong knowledge of back-end technologies such as Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with AWS Cloud services is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to share ideas openly.
• High energy level and passion for contributing to the company’s success with integrity and honesty.
• Startup Enthusiast: Embrace the fast-paced and dynamic environment of a startup, driven by a passion for making a positive impact.

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable software solutions. You'll be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around 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. Too familiar with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks like LAMP Stack and Mean Stack...
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. PHP, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• An analytical mind
• Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or relevant field

What is the role?

You will be responsible for developing and designing front-end web architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, and working alongside graphic designers for web design features, among other duties. You will be responsible for the functional/technical track of the project

‍Key Responsibilities

• Developing front end website architecture
• Designing user interactions on web pages
• Developing back end website applications
• Creating servers and databases for functionality
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product
• Designing and developing APIs
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages

What are we looking for?

An enthusiastic individual with the following skills. Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not match all of it. We are open to promising candidates who are passionate about their work and are team players.

• Education - BE/MCA or equivalent
• Overall 4+ years of experience
• Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks
• Worked on open source technologies – NodeJs, ReactJs, python, Mysql, No SQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
• Good experience with Front-end technologies like Javascript frameworks, Reactjs, Angularjs
• Backend exposure – good knowledge of building API
• Worked on serverless technologies
• Efficient in building microservices in combining server & fronted
• Knowledge of cloud architecture
• Should have sound working experience with relational and columnar DB
• Should be innovative and communicative in approach
• Will be responsible for functional/technical track of a project

Whom will you work with?

You will work with a top-notch tech team, working closely with the architect and engineering head. 

What can you look for? 

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment that will enable you to juggle between concepts, yet maintain the quality of content, interact and share your ideas and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Compass.

We are

We at Compass strive to make selling fun with our SaaS incentive gamification product.  Compass is the #1 gamification software that automates and digitizes Sales Contests and Commission Programs. With game-like elements, rewards, recognitions, and complete access to relevant information, Compass turbocharges an entire salesforce. Compass also empowers Sales Managers with easy-to-publish game templates, leaderboards, and analytics to help accelerate performances and sustain growth.

We are a fun and high-energy team, with people from diverse backgrounds - united under the passion of getting things done. Rest assured that you shall get complete autonomy in your tasks and ample opportunities to develop your strengths.

Way forward

If you find this role exciting and want to join us in Bangalore, India, then apply by clicking below. Provide your details and upload your resume. All received resumes will be screened, shortlisted candidates will be requested to join for a discussion and on mutual alignment and agreement, we will proceed with hiring.

Purpose of the Role

To design and implement the Peak AI System - a new system of intelligence that allows companies to quickly harness the power of AI.

The Opportunity 

Peak is a Decision Intelligence company - we are on a mission to help organisations use AI to make great commercial decisions, all the time. Just as importantly, we are also focused on building an amazing company - one where we truly value our people & culture, and strive to make an amazing and diverse place to work. Our recent Best Companies award & 3 star accreditation for being one of the top companies to work for is a testament to this.

We have ambitious plans over the coming years; to launch and lead a new category of technology (Decision Intelligence), expand our operations and create the best working culture possible. This is a great time to join Peak and the Engineering team, as we start the next stage of our global growth.

The Role

Based in Jaipur or Pune, you will be working in a collaborative team on cutting edge technologies in a supportive and dynamic environment. Ultimately you are responsible for building the CODI and on-boarding new clients - this involves:

• Developing a good understanding of the solutions which Peak delivers, and how these link to Peak’s overall strategy.
• Making suggestions towards shaping the strategy for a feature and engineering design.
• Managing own workload and usually delivering unsupervised. Accountable for their own workstream or the work of a small team.  
• Understanding Engineering priorities and is able to focus on these, helping others to remain focussed too
• Acting as the Lead Engineer on a project. Helps ensure others follow Peak processes, such as release and version control.
• An active member of the team, through useful contributions to projects and in team meetings.
• Supervising others. Deputising for a Lead and/or support them with tasks. Mentoring new joiners/interns and Masters students. Sharing knowledge and learnings with the team.

Required Skills and Experience

We are building a team of world class engineers in Jaipur / Pune, essentially we are looking for bright, talented engineers looking to work at the cutting edge of practical AI.

• Acquired strong proven professional programming experience.
• Strong command of Algorithms, Data structures, Design patterns, and Product Architectural Design.
• Good understanding of DevOps, Cloud technologies, CI/CD, Serverless and Docker, preferable AWS 
• Proven track record and expert in one of the field - DevOps/Frontend/Backend
• Excellent coding and debugging skills in any language with command on any one programming paradigm, preferred Javascript/Python/Go
• Experience with at least one of the Database systems - RDBMS and NoSQL
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• A naturally inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong experience in using AGILE or SCRUM techniques to build quality software.
• Advantage: experience in React js, AWS, Nodejs, Golang, Apache Spark, ETL tool, data integration system, certification in AWS, worked in a Product company and involved in making it from scratch, Good communication skills, open-source contributions, proven competitive coding pro

As well as doing great work we have created an award-winning, fun and exciting workplace that people love to be, we are looking for people to join us who share our values and are:

• Open - Always up for new ideas and able to take and give feedback in a positive way.
• Driven - sets high goals, doesn’t give up, and make sacrifices to ensure that their job gets done on time and meets/exceeds expectations.
• Curious - Aware of new technologies and uses them to make new improvements in the Engineering ecosystem.
• Smart - Innovative and thinks out of the box, in difficult situations finds a way to succeed no matter what 
• Responsible - takes ownership of tasks given and has a strong work ethic.

About Peak

In an age when becoming AI and data-driven is one of the most important things businesses must do, it can also be one of the most challenging. That’s where Peak comes in; our CODI system sits at the heart of our client’s businesses, enabling the rapid unification, modelling and - most importantly - use of data - helping decision makers make great commercial decisions, powered by AI. All supported by our world-class data science team.

Founded in 2014, Peak has grown rapidly, in line with the world’s fastest growing SaaS companies, winning numerous awards and attracted significant funding to support the company’s ongoing investment in machine learning and AI technologies. All to further our mission to become the world’s leading AI System business.

Headquartered in Manchester, Peak also has offices in London, Edinburgh, Jaipur and Brisbane. Our clients include some of the world's leading retailers, manufacturers and well-known brands alongside highly innovative and tech-savvy businesses. Peak is an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner, and holds Machine Learning Competency and Retail Competency status.