
Lead Software Engineer - Backend
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Lead Software Engineer - Backend
It is evolving the way people discover the world by connecting them with exceptional experiences in their city at the push of a button. We are building a magical platform that gets everyone to head out and have fun in a matter of seconds; no matter where you are and what you want to do. We are combining a delightful product experience, data-driven decisions, sophisticated supply side logistics network, and world-class operations to solve a huge basic human problem: how do we have a good time?
We’re growing rapidly with over $200M in annualized sales, 150,000 monthly transactions and profitable unit economics. We are backed by some of the finest investors in Silicon Valley & India.
We like to solve real-world problems in the simplest, most elegant manner possible. We’re looking for a QA Lead with the ability and passion for building solutions to people-centered problems that are created at the intersection of human behavior and technology. You should also be capable of building and mentoring a fast-growing passionate, young, and talented team. We love folks who have a sense of humor and know how to have fun.Dream, build and iterate. That's our mantra. Because good just isn't good enough.
👩💻 The Role
- Full responsibility of designing and building core modules on the application and infrastructure layer.
- Lead a fast-growing team of young, passionate, talented and fun loving superstars.
- Solve challenging architectural and design problems.
- Get your hands dirty with clustering, replication, databases, build systems and infrastructure automation etc.
- Be responsible for building concurrent, performant and scalable services which will power the entire Headout ecosystem.
- Build and contribute to open-source libraries and components.
🌟 Our Dream Engineer
- A penchant for learning and building with new technologies and frameworks.
- You love working with people and have worked in a lead position in the past.
- A knack for writing the most performance optimized code along with it being modular and scalable.
- No challenge is too big to solve; love thinking product and excited to ideate & build stuff all by yourself.
- You're interested in being an early employee at a growing company, with the influence and responsibility that entails.
- You have broad and deep knowledge across a variety of contemporary technologies.
💝 We like
- Strong CS fundamentals, good working knowledge of classic algorithms and data structures.
- 2+years experience developing server-side technologies using any language or framework.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and people management skills.
- Experience working with Spring, Relational Databases, Concurrent Programming, NoSQL flavors, AWS.
- Experience designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems and databases.
- Experience with setting setting up systems and infrastructure.
- Solid understanding of how the web works and its underlying communication protocols.
- People who can't live without solving that algorithm problem that they just stumbled upon.
- People who will give up anything to squeeze in that last bit-level performance.
- Anything else than can surprise us.
- Nice to Haves: An interest in travel, local experiences & hospitality.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python development, with a focus on API development, integration, and experience in the deployment of machine learning pipelines. This is a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and compliant Generative AI applications.
Must have:
- Expertise in programming languages - Python (primary), JavaScript, SQL, NodeJS
- Expertise in configuring and designing SQL and NoSQL databases (eg. Mongo)
- Expertise in API integration and APP serving frameworks (Flask, Django, FAST API)
- Experience in Schema definitions, parsing payload types (XSD/XML, JSON, Byte/Binary Encoded images,), etc.,
- Experience in User Authentication and Authorization frameworks and Active Directory Integration (SAML, OAuth, etc.,)
- Exposure to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI application development is a must.
- Experience working on Azure AI/ML stack is required.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization (e.g., Docker).
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, and testing.
- Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and provide technical guidance to the team.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Good to have:
- Previous experience with healthcare-related projects or HIPAA compliance is a plus.
- Experience with Django or Flask frameworks for web development.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 6-8 years of proven experience as a Python Developer, with a strong focus on backend development.
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 2.5 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.


We aspire to build a high-quality, innovative & robust software. If you are a hands-on platform builder with significant experience in developing scalable data platforms, look no further. Click on Apply and we will reach out to you soon.
Your responsibilities as an Engineer:
• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Improves operations by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Obtains and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products.
• Updates job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment
• Participate in educational opportunities & read professional publications;
• Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Provides information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development and service issues.
• Accomplishes engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
Skill sets we require:
• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer
• Experience designing interactive applications
• Ability to develop software in or other programming languages like JIRA or Postman
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, MYSQL and Restful API
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (Laravlel, Codeigniter and Magento)
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in software engineering tools
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
Experience & Pedigree:
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- M-Tech or advanced degree a plus
- Hackathon participation and accolades are a plus
Job Role:
- 4+ years of object-oriented Java / J2EE development
- Full SDLC experience (requirements gathering, architecture, development, QA, etc)…
- Experience with Spring (MVC, IOP/DI, REST, Security) & Hibernate/Spring
- Experience with SOAP / REST web services
- Knowledge of SQL
- Knowledge of No SQL concepts, understanding of Solr, Redis and Mongo DB is desirable
- Must have worked on any one messaging solutions
- Bonus Points for micro service design and development experience
- Bonus points for any mobile development experience
- Used Agile methodology
- Bonus Points for experience working on Unix, shell scripting & Build Systems
- Experience in performance optimization is an added advantage
"Shypmax is India's first & only Cross border Logistics Platform backed by a contemporary product and premium service. We are one of the first IOSS ready courier service in India, focusing on compliance with new regulations in the European Union (EU). We deliver to 220countries in the UK, USA, South East Asia, Australia, Europe, & Canada with 70+ carrier and network partnerships placed globally with a perfect combination of technology and optimized shipping solutions."
Job Responsibilities:
Prior experience in deploying scalable infrastructure on the cloud.
Architect, design and develop web applications using Restful Services on Node.js.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Lead code reviews to drive teams to the highest standards for Node.js web apps.
Strong background in algorithms, data structures, database design.
Experience in Node, Redis.
Experience in cloud infrastructure like google app engine/AWS/Heroku etc.
Design and create efficient RESTful endpoints for both internal and public consumption.
Participate in regular bug fixing Intimate knowledge of Git, Github, AWS, CDNs.
Experience with creating RESTful endpoints using the REST framework.
Developing high performing REST APIs for application functionality.
Necessary Requirement:
Min -2 years of Experience with Node.js
Min -1 years webhook Integration, Api Integration .
Hands on Experience working on Node. Js
Hands on Experience in REST APIs for application functionality.
Hands on Experience in cloud infrastructure



- Be proficient in server-side development and optimization of data, including database creation and management and debugging
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Create and maintain software documentation
- Create user-friendly and intuitive interfaces
- Create and analyze reliable and secure back-end functionality
- Maintain, expand, and scale our website
- Remain knowledgeable of emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
- Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent
- Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in computer science, software engineering, programming, or equivalent
- Proficiency with languages such as Python, Golang, and Javascript (Node.js, Vue.js)
- Proficiency with MongoDB and MySQL
- Understanding of object-oriented programming
- Experience with the design and implementation of APIs
- Understanding of code versioning and management with Git
- Understanding of code deployment tools such as Jenkins, Capistrano, and ElectricFlow
- Track record of successfully managing multiple company or customer websites
- Excellent time-management and communication skills
1 Bachelor’s / Masters’ degree from a reputed university
2 Technical certifications in Java is a good to have. Other programming certifications and
experience e.g., Python or C# is a plus.
3 Years of experience: 4-7 years for Senior Developer and 0-3 years for Developer
Technical Competencies
1 Hands on experience in writing software applications, in particular server side and backend
applications. Web development expertise is a plus.
2 Software development expertise
• Server technologies – Java based application development. Familiarity with various
Java based development frameworks. Spring development experience is a plus.
• Database technologies - Knowledge and familiarity with SQL. Experience with MySQL
as well as NoSQL databases such as MongoDB is a plus.
• Cloud technologies – Experience in building applications on cloud platforms,
especially on MS Azure, including familiarity with Cloud APIs, is a plus.
• Web technologies – Experience building web applications with JavaScript, CSS,
HTML, and expertise with frameworks such as Angular, Express, Node and others
3 Experience in agile software development and development in sprints
We are looking for a seasoned technology professional who can use their experience to build effective teams, high-performance culture, scalable processes and mentor aspiring talent. The candidate must be entrepreneurial, hands-on in technology, must have experience with design, development, and delivery of mobile apps, web applications and tech platforms, at scale. It is highly important for the candidate to have experience with eCommerce and is expected to have some experience in the retail sector, building technology systems and platforms.
The person is expected to be a technology leader with the capability of building and leading a high-performance engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Provide Technical authority in prospective meetings with other departments and provide guidance to developers
- Provide Hands-on Technical leadership, in the development, operation, and improvement of services
- Work with the wider team to ensure high-quality code is delivered in line with the project goals and delivery cycles
- Work with product managers to understand user needs for new/existing services
- Work closely with designers to deliver rapid prototypes as well as production code to ensure high accessibility standards are upheld. We expect familiarity with modern frameworks and languages, as well as best practices such as Clean Code, TDD, BDD, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and DevOps
- Attract, hire, retain and develop top-notch engineering/technology talent
- Implement technology product(s) as per the product requirements, using appropriate technologies
- The company’s tech-stack comprises Node.js (for Backend), MongoDB as the Database (MEAN stack), and Native App development (for iOS and Android)
- Communicate business goals to the engineers. Keep them focused on building the right product and in the right manner. Ensure that engineering is always adding business value and communicate this value to the business leaders
- Be an individual contributor if necessary. Engineering managers could spend ~20% of their time coding and contribute to the code base
- Perform regular code review of the code being developed by your team, to maintain the high quality of code
Qualification
- Computer Science & Engineering education/degree from an internationally recognized top technology institute or university
- 8-10 years of overall experience in the delivery of quality scalable and extensible software. Should currently be leading a team of top-notch developers as an Engineering Manager or Technical Architect.
- Experience of leading product development in B2C startups
- 4+ years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and scaling high-quality mobile apps and end-to-end systems (consumer-facing and business-facing systems), under tight timelines and delivery pressure
- Experience with backend software development at a high scale. Experience with distributed systems, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and microservices design.
- Capacity to take the complete responsibility of developing and delivering a product-mobile apps and backend. Has good design sense. Has to experience with Node.js.
- Knowledge of new and cutting-edge technologies & tools. Experience working on complex projects having Analytics, Data-Science and Machine Learning components.
Looking for a Java Technical Architect/ Java architect with experience between 10 to 14 years.
Candidate must have experience in Java technologies along with SpringBoot and Microservices.
Must have experience in Cloud Technology - AWS.
Must have experience in Angular 4 or above version.
Note: 1. Candidate must be ready to work in night shift.
2. Looking only for Tamilnadu based candidates.

