Lead Software Engineer - Java

• Software Engineering
  • Design and develop highly scalable, available, reliable, secure and fault tolerant systems with minimal guidance for a market leader in the logistics industry
  • Partner with team members on functional and nonfunctional requirements and spread design philosophy, goals and improve the code quality across the team
  • Research new technologies and tools that enable building the next generation of our services
  • Provide technology leadership to the team and foster engineering excellence
• Product Delivery
  • Partner with product managers to define and execute on the feature roadmap
  • Translate business requirements into scalable and extensible design
  • Coordinate with various cross functional teams on planning and execution
  • Maintaining automated build / test / deployment environments

• Software Engineering
  • Should have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying applications on Java, Ruby, Kotlin, Python, Node or Go for large scale applications
  • Deep knowledge of one of the programming languages they have experience in
  • Proficient in OOP and Design Patterns, experience with functional programming would be a plus
  • Data modelling experience in Relational Databases
  • Ability to design and implement low latency RESTful services
• Product Delivery
  • Ability to scope, review and refine user stories for technical completeness and to alleviate dependency
  • Well versed in working with agile methodologies which includes phases such as design, development, code review, testing and release management
  • Ability to have worked in a CI/CD environment, with hands on experience with Git or any similar source code management tools
• Product Maintenance

• Experience troubleshooting server performance issues such as memory tuning, GC tuning, resource leaks
• Continuously refactor applications to ensure high quality design

As a PHP Backend Developer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain the server-side logic of web applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability. You will work closely with the front-end development team, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver robust and efficient web solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using PHP frameworks (such as Yii, Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter) and other related technologies.
• Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Design and implement secure and efficient APIs for data exchange with the front end and external services.
• Optimize application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, improving code efficiency, and implementing caching mechanisms.
• Ensure data integrity and implement proper validation and error-handling techniques.
• Collaborate with database administrators to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in PHP development and related technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and improve team collaboration.
• Collaborate with the project management team to estimate project timelines and deliver work within specified deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, provide technical support and perform maintenance tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a PHP Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and its frameworks (Yii, Laravel, Symfony, etc.) with a good understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and their integration with backend systems.
• Familiarity with database systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB, and proficiency in writing efficient database queries.
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git for code collaboration and deployment.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration of third-party APIs.
• Experience in optimizing application performance and implementing caching techniques.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices for web application development.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

We are looking for a PHP Developer responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Integration of data storage solutions (may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.)

• Lead multiple client projects in the organization. 
• Define & build technical architecture for projects. 
• Introduce & ensure right coding standards within the team and ensure that it is maintained in all the projects. 
• Ensure the quality delivery of projects. 
• Ensure applications are confirmed to security guidelines wherever required. 
• Assist pre-sales/sales team for converting raw requirements from potential clients to functional solutions. 
• Train fellow team members to impose the best practices available. 
• Work on improving and managing processes within the team. 
• Implement innovative ideas throughout the team to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the team. 
• Ensure proper communication & collaboration within the team 
  
  

7+ Years of experience in developing large scale applications. 
Solid Domain Knowledge and experience with various Design Patterns & Data Modelling (Associations, OOPs Concepts etc.)
Should have exposure to multiple backend technologies, and databases - both relational and NOSQL databases
Should be aware of latest conventions for APIs
Preferred hands-on experience with GraphQL as well as REST API
Must be well-aware of the latest technological advancements for relevant platforms. 
Advanced Concepts of Databases - Views, Stored Procedures, Database Optimization - are a good to have.
Should have Research Oriented Approach 
Solid at Logical thinking and Problem solving 
Solid understanding of Coding Standards, Code Review processes and delivery of quality products 
Experience with various Tools used in Development, Tests & Deployments. 
Sound knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Tools 
Solid experience with Git Workflow on Enterprise projects and larger teams 
Should be good at documentation at project level and code level ; Should have good experience with Agile Methodology and process
Should have a good understanding of server side deployment, scalability, maintainability and handling server security problems.
Should have good understanding on Software UX 
Proficient with communication and good at making software architectural judgments
Expected outcomes 

• Growing the team and retaining talent, thus, creating an inspiring environment for the team members. 
• Creating more leadership within the team along with mentoring and guiding new joiners and experienced developers. 
• Creating growth plans for the team and preparing training guides for other team members. 
• Refining processes in the team on a regular basis to ensure quality delivery of projects- such as coding standards, project collaboration, code review processes etc. 
• Improving overall efficiency and team productivity by introducing new methodologies and ideas in the team. 
• Working on R&D and employing innovative technologies in the company. 
• Streamlining processes which will result in saving time and cost optimization 
• Ensuring code review healthiness and shipping superior quality code 
  
  
  

• Unlimited learning and growth opportunities 
• A collaborative and cheerful work environment 
• Exceptional reward and recognition policy  
• Outstanding compensation  
• Flexible work hours  
• Opportunity to make an impact as your work will directly contribute to our business strategy.
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At Nickelfox, you have a chance to craft a career path as unique as you are and become the best version of YOU. You will be part of a team with a ‘no limits’ mindset in an inclusive, people-focused culture. And we’re counting on your unique perspective to help Nickelfox grow even faster.  

Are you passionate about tech? Dedicated to learning? Come, join us to build an extraordinary experience for yourself and a dignified working world for all. 
 

What makes Nickelfox a great place for you?

In Nickelfox, you’ll join a team whose passion for technology and understanding of business has driven the company to serve clients across 25+ countries in just five years. We partner with our customers to fuel their growth story and enable them to make the right decisions with our customized technology services and insights. All in all, we are passionate to see our customers win the day. This is the reason why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.  

Our mission is to provide dignified employment and an environment that recognizes the uniqueness of every individual and values their expertise, and contribution. We have a culture that encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment with exceptional training and career development. If you like working with a curious, youthful, high-performing team, Nickelfox is the place for you.

Technology Development Manager

Location : Bangalore (5 Days WFH)

Education Qualification : B.Tech/M.Tech

(Must have good communication skills)

Skills Required : Java, JEE, Spring Frameworks, REST, Object Oriented Analysis and Design,Microservices Architecture, MySQL, MongoDb, ElasticSearch, Git, Jenkins, Microservices, JSON, Javascript, Node.js, Amazon Web Services or any other cloud 

Experience : 8 to 17 years

Role :

• As a Technology Development Manager, be passionate about technology strategy & vision, hands-on solution design, critical analytical thinking and team management
• Responsible for Peer review, design, deployment, production support & mentoring the team
• Be a self-starter based on your experience and be able to deliver world-class capabilities for one of the fastest growing startups in the Global Digital Identity space
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, execution-focused environment while handling the day to day operations and having full control over the business technology organization

• Be energised in the fine balance between managing team and being a technologist
• Be comfortable with ambiguity. As with any startup, this role and the company will evolve and pivot and times will show more unknowns than known.

Requirements:

• 8-15 years of progressive technology experience as an engineer, an architect, project manager, and a team leader in cross functional teams
• Results driven! Demonstrated ability to successfully have brought a product to market
• Experience with full-stack software development including newer front-end frameworks
• Java, JEE, Python, Spring Frameworks, REST, Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Microservices Architecture, MySQL, MongoDb, ElasticSearch, Git, Jenkins, Microservices, JSON, Javascript, Node.js, Amazon Web Services all important

• Experience and knowledge in Machine Learning & Computer Vision a plus
• Hands-on product management and software development life-cycle experience (especially Agile methodologies)

• Experience leading teams in the successful delivery of large technology projects
• Demonstrated ability to make good technology trade-off decisions, i.e. managing technical debt

• Drives the CI/CD strategy for the product
• Served as technical lead throughout the full development lifecycle, end-to-end, from scoping, planning, conception, design, implementation and testing to documentation, delivery and maintenance

Competencies:

• Can identify leading indicators for problems that is likely to surface in the future
• Can identify large problem patterns, systemic issues and opportunities for larger re-architecture and redesign
• Can troubleshoot the entire product ecosystem effectively
• Considered as a Guru in a language, its internals and the application of the language in a wider context
• Defines coding standards and design approaches across the organization
• Can independently design multi systems and systems with complex interactions
• Can design generic platforms for a wider usage across teams
• Accountable for all designs in the team
• Deep knowledge, understanding and experience with working of different architectural styles 
• Responsible and accountable for NFR aspects of the product
• Responsible for Architecture and Tech stack across the team(s)
• Ability to define (in collaboration with cross functions), plan, deliver and operationalize large releases.
• Create formal mentoring plans and identify mentoring needs for a team
• Contribution to open source projects, open standards
• Flag bearer of
• Freedom and responsibility
• First Principles
• Bias for action
• Earn your badge
• Customer Empathy
• Truth seeking