Lead PHP Developer

Full Stack senior developer with ReactJS & Redux

Qualifications:

3 - 4 years of experience in application development and maintenance

Bachelor’s Degree/B.Tech/B.E in Computer Science or a related discipline

Advanced knowledge of HTML and CSS

Experience with using and building automated tests

Experience with CI/CD tooling (at least Git and Jenkins)

Experience with the Agile/Scrum/Kanban way of working

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g. Polymer, Redux, React, Angular, Vue.js or other component-based frameworks)

Experience with web paradigms such as REST, Responsive Web Design, Test-driven Development (TDD), Dependency Injection, etc.

Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.

Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.

Knowledge of RESTful APIs.

Understanding of AWS, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, Lambda.

Full Stack Developer

This position would design scalable, efficient and maintainable software architectures using Node.js

We are building a online platform for millennial and gen z moms and parents to surround them with support at every step of their parenting journey, right from planning a baby to 12 years of child. We would like to be their trusted 24*7 parenting guide, prepare for every new moment just in time and make every need available at a click of a button. With 90k+ babies born every day and increasing number of working mothers in urban nuclear India, our vision is to create a world of healthy pregnancies, thriving children and confident parents.

Founded by ex-3M, Gillette, Cargill folks, we have are moving fast now :-

·      50K installations in last 6 weeks

·      > 2 Million hits on the content site since going live in early 2021

·      Raised 2 rounds of investment

About the Role

Technical:-

·      Architect and Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable software architectures using Node.js.

·      Backend Development: Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and security.

·      Code Implementation: Write clean, well-organized, and documented code that aligns with best practices and coding standards.

·      Database Management: Hands-on experience, with MongoDB

·      Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing: Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks promptly.

·      Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.

·      Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimize application performance through profiling, tuning, and implementing best practices.

·      Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Node.js and related technologies, and make recommendations for technology adoption

Non-Technical:-

·      Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless end-to-end features and enhancements.

·      Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise in Node.js development.

What you have to offer

Must-Have:-

·      Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

·      Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2-3 years focused on Node.js.

·      Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, including asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and familiarity with frameworks like Express.js.

·      Experience working with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, including database design and optimization.

·      Proficiency in version control tools (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflows.

·      Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.

Good To Have :-

·      Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·      Prior experience with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, React, etc.) is a bonus.

·      Contributions to open-source projects, tech blogs, or relevant certifications are advantageous.

·      Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.

• Proven working experience in web programming.
• Top-notch Programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML5/CSS/jQuery.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript.
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development.
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools.
• Basic knowledge of the Search Engine Optimization process.
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
• BCA/MCA/B.Tech/BSc in computer science or a related field

You will be responsible for architecting, training the team and implementing your solution. You will be working closely with the Product Managers and the tech leads/developers to come up with high-quality, resilient, and highly performant applications.

• Design and develop SaaS-based applications based on microservices architecture.
• Work on core back-end and ensure it meets the performance benchmarks.
• Work on optimizing the middleware and backend technologies to ensure highest scalability.
• Work on best system design principles and ensure high availability.
• Designing and developing APIs for the front end to consume.
• Constantly improve the architecture of the application by clearing the technical backlog.
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

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 8+ years of experience.
• Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks.
• Worked on open source technologies - NodeJS, Typescript, ReactJS, MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, ELK, Kafka, Redis.
• Good experience with Front-end technologies like JavaScript frameworks, ReactJS, AngularJS.
• Back-end exposure - good knowledge of building API.
• Efficient in building microservices in combining server & front-end.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture especially using AWS and its features.
• Should be completely hands on and have the ability to develop quick Prototypes.
• Good understanding of CMS.
• Will be responsible for the functional/technical track of a project.

You will closely work with the engineering team and support the Product Team of Empuls.

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment will enable you to juggle between concepts yet maintain the quality of content, interact, 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 Xoxoday.

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, SF, Dubai, Singapore, and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls, and Compass. Xoxoday works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients engage and motivate their employees, sales teams, channel partners, or consumers for better business results.

We look forward to connecting with you. As you may take time to review this opportunity, we will wait for a reasonable time of around 3-5 days before we screen the collected applications and start lining up job discussions with the hiring manager. However, we assure you that we will attempt to maintain a reasonable time window for successfully closing this requirement. The candidates will be kept informed and updated on the feedback and application status.

1. Experience of design and/or development experience with .NET, C#, ASP.NET MVC, APIs, AngularJs and/or Angular, Windows Forms and SQL Server in an n-tier architecture.
2. Strong background in object-oriented development techniques
3. Solution Design Patterns and Best Practices, eg. SOA
4. Database design and development (Microsoft SQL Server)
5. Experience with APIs, Web Services, WCF and Service Oriented Architecture a plus
6. Experience with concurrent development source control (Git) and continuous integration.
7. Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Agile methodologies.