Lead engineer/Principal engineer

About the Role

We are seeking highly driven Backend Web Developers with strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB. You will play a key role in building and maintaining the backend architecture, APIs, and scalable services powering our web applications.

This position is ideal for candidates who are self-starters, comfortable in a startup environment, and can pick up tasks independently from Day 0.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js & TypeScript.
• Work with MongoDB for efficient data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications and third-party APIs.
• Write clean, modular, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on performance and security.
• Ensure error handling, logging, and monitoring are implemented for production readiness.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Implement and maintain microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of deployment processes and willingness to work with AWS stack (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc. – good to have).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB (Mongoose ORM preferred).
• Solid understanding of Redis, Messaging Queues, etc.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub with a strong portfolio of deployed projects (blank GitHub profiles will be rejected).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
• Familiarity with async programming, promises, event loops, and backend architecture concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience (internship/full-time) in a startup environment.
• Exposure to AWS stack (Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, etc.).
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployments.
• Understanding of server-side caching and messaging queues.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest).

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 0 – 2 years (Freshers with strong projects are welcome).
• Education: Tier 2 / Tier 3 college graduates preferred.
• GitHub Requirement: Candidates must have solid GitHub profiles with deployed projects. Inactive or blank GitHub accounts will be rejected.

Selection Process

1. Written Test – Core programming fundamentals & problem-solving.
2. Sample Task – Real-world backend task (API/service implementation).
3. Technical Interview (Basic, 30 min) – Node.js, TS, Mongo fundamentals.
4. Advanced Technical Interview (90 min) – Deep dive into system design, architecture, scaling, and debugging.
5. HR Round – Culture fit and final discussion.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-growth startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact.
• Ownership from Day 0 – take responsibility for building and shipping features.
• Learn and grow with a team of passionate engineers.
• Opportunity to work with modern tech stack and real-world problem-solving.

What are the Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include writing and testing code, debugging programs, and integrating applications with third-party web services. 
• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Creates customized applications for smaller tasks to enhance website capability based on business needs
• Ensures web pages are functional across different browser types; conducts tests to verify user functionality
• Verifies compliance with accessibility standards
• Assists in resolving moderately complex production support problems

What are we looking for:

• 3+ Years of work experience as a Python Developer
• Expertise in at least one popular Python framework: Django
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (Elastic search, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Familiarity with Apache Kafka will give you an edge over others
• Good understanding of the operating system and networking concepts
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Graduation/Post Graduation in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering
• Decent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, and management

If you're an experienced back-end developer with experience using serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, DynamoDB) and microservices, this could be the ideal job for you!

You'll be at a senior position, developing & maintaining microservices, business logic, and optimization/maintenance of the global database(s) to ensure a high performance & responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

Language:

Node.js/Tyepscript

Resposibilities:

Building stable, testable, and reusable code libraries for future use.

Write & maintain REST APIs for front-end consumption.

Managing deployments, code pushes (CI/CD pipelines).

Ongoing optimization of backend applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Implementation of security and data protection.

Design and implementation of data storage solutions.

Ideal Candidate:

At least 3-4+ years of server-side programming experience.

Solid experience working with NoSQL databases & microservices architecture.

Solid experience with version control (we use Github).

Decent experience with serverless architecture, code deployment and cloud platforms like AWS.

GOOD TO HAVE: Any experience working with fintech projects.

ython Developer responsibilities include:

• Writing effective, scalable code
• Developing back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Integrating user-facing elements into applications

Job brief

We are looking for a Python Developer to join our engineering team and help us develop and maintain various software products.

Python Developer responsibilities include writing and testing code, debugging programs and integrating applications with third-party web services. To be successful in this role, you should have experience using server-side logic and work well in a team.

Ultimately, you’ll build highly responsive web applications that align with our business needs.

Responsibilities

• Write effective, scalable code
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance
• Integrate user-facing elements into applications
• Test and debug programs
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Implement security and data protection solutions
• Assess and prioritize feature requests
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions

Requirements and skills

• Work experience as a Python Developer
• Expertise in at least one popular Python framework (like Django, Flask or Pyramid)
• Knowledge of object-relational mapping (ORM)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5)
• Team spirit
• Good problem-solving skills
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

About the team

Vakilsearch is on a mission to make Legal Simple. We are the leaders in Indian Legal, Tax and Compliance. Our mission is simplifying businesses to be in compliance with Government through end to end process and workflow automation. This is the key initiative of Vakilsearch as we look to revolutionize legal space in India.

We are a technology-driven platform, offering services that cover the legal needs of start-ups and established businesses. Some of our services include incorporation, government registrations & filings, accounting, documentation and annual compliances. In addition, we offer a wide range of services to individuals, such as property agreements and tax filings. Our mission is to provide one-click access to individuals and businesses for all their legal and professional needs.

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript
• Strong knowledge in JavaScript Object Oriented Programming
• Strong Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks such as Express
• Good Understanding of the nature of asynchronous programming model
• Good Understanding of callbacks and event emitters
• Good Experience in Node.js Module/Library development
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Working experience with MongoDB or equivalent nosql data store

• Owns team's output and E2E definition and execution of SDLC. Drives sprint planning, estimates & prioritizes tasks, Keeps key stakeholders updated on progress, milestones, and any potential slippages.
• Identifies pitfalls across codebases proactively. Writes model code that is looked up to. Understands internals of programming languages & runtimes. Creates common reusable components/libraries- Uses advanced data structures.
• Designs API contracts between large systems with end-to-end service design and active leadership towards long-term sustainability including versioning, complex migration plans, impact analysis across products.
• Owns NFRs and pushes the envelope on performance, scalability, and high availability with cognizance towards the cost of infra. Drives tech stack selection independently, mentors junior engineers. Evangelises of generic platform building across the organization.
• Troubleshoots unseen issues across codebases. Solves large end-to-end cross-cutting problems with elegant solutions with an eye on long-term sustainability.
• Partners with and influences product managers on “how”. Leads the pack on hiring and evangelizes steeper hiring standards towards building an A+ team. Represents company on external platforms/conferences.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline
• 7+ years relevant work experience in software engineering while leading teams.
• Proficiency in more than one modern programming language such as Python (preferred) associated tech stack to write maintainable, scalable, unit-tested code
• Experience in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered
• Should be strong with System Design and Database designing
• Deep understanding of design patterns, optimizations, deployments with Strong object-oriented design skills
• Experience mentoring other software engineers.
• Experience with full life cycle development in any programming language

About theAsianparent : theAsianparent is a reproductive health-tech company that reaches out to 30 million mothers every month through our parenting website and app. Our vision is to improve the overall health of pregnant women, mothers and families in South East Asia by helping them navigate their most important moments with data-driven solutions and information in the form of content, community and physical products.

Headquartered in Singapore, theAsianparent has offices in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Nigeria. Our investors include Fosun, JD.com,Vertex Ventures and others.

Link: https://tickledmedia.com/" target="_blank">https://tickledmedia.com/ / https://sg.theasianparent.com/" target="_blank">https://sg.theasianparent.com/

We are looking for a Backend Engineers with 4+ years of experience to join our team. This is unique opportunity for a driven and insightful Engineer to join the leading growth-stage start up in the most meaningful segment of the economy(parents) in the core market of Singapore. This is a role where careers are made, if you are upto the challenge, and keen to work with world-class teams.

Work Experience : 4 years & above

About the Role :

This role is based in our India Office, reporting to the Head of Development.  

Experience: PHP Developer: 3 - 5 Years

Job Specifications:

• Required (Must Have) skills : Wordpress, Core PHP, OOPS Concept, MySQL, Github
• Desired (Good to have) skills : Linux Command, Basic HTML5 & CSS3, JS/Jquery Ajax, Third-party APIs

Requirements:

1. Must be a self-starter & be able to work with minimum supervision
2. Basic architectural understanding of modern day web applications and enjoy designing a system for speed and scale.
3. Should be able to create a website in HTML, Wordpress, WooCommerce and Laravel (Good to have)
4. Highly Proficient with PHP, MySQL, JQuery, JavaScript, MVC Architecture, OOPs & XSLT
5. Excellent knowledge of PHP frameworks and MVC design patterns
6. Experience of creating database schema
7. Experience with CI/CD tools like jenkins is a plus.
8. Experience with testing and automation frameworks.
9. Good knowledge and experience in AGILE and SCRUM methodologies.
10. Working knowledge of AWS Services, Web Services/REST API etc.
11. Understanding of SEO is plus

What can you expect :

• A fast-paced environment to learn and grow in your career with a market leader with ambitious growth plans.
• Opportunities to learn about and work in different areas of content creation and management and become a well-rounded digital media content professional.
• Dynamic and supportive work culture.
• A passionate team of people working tirelessly to help women across South East Asia and beyond.

Role and Responsibilities:

• As a backend developer, your primary focus will be the development of all server-side systems
• A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You will test, secure and deploy your code
• Work experience on Node.js is a must along with a server-side framework like Express.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Experience and proficiency integrating with REST APIs
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
• AgileScrum development cycle understanding.

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.
• Good knowledge of MongoDB(Must) & any other MySQL Database.
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
• Knowledge and working experience in Cloud environment - AWS or Azure
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter without any fear of trying out new things

Paytm is looking for hands-on technologists, who will be responsible for architecting & designing new age mobile & web 3.0 products at Paytm.

Key Responsibilities

• Incumbent will be architecting our futuristic mobile & web 3.0 products and choose the best technologies, components and subsystems on different server side tech.
• Driving innovations in the product constantly to remain ahead of the curve.
• Serve as a thought leader and mentor on technical, architectural, design and related issues.
• Proactively identify architectural weaknesses and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Balance short-term versus long-term actions, strategic versus tactical requirements, while continuing to move forward towards the strategic vision.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to solve complex problems and building products spanning across multiple teams to deliver end-to-end products & features.
• Estimates efforts, identify risks, devises and meets project schedules.
• Provide functional, design, and code reviews in related areas of expertise with-in team and cross-team.
• Mentor / coach engineers to facilitate their development and provide technical leadership to them. 

Skills required

• MS or BS/B.Tech in computer science or equivalent experience from top college.
• Strong software design/development experience in building massively large scale distributed internet systems and products.
• Should have experience leading small teams.
• Hands-on experience in Advance Java and frameworks, Multithreading, collections and MySQL/NoSQL, golang, etc.
• Excellent data structure & algorithm and problem solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge of open source tools & frameworks, broader cutting edge technologies around server side development.
• Should be an active contributor to developer communities like Stackoverflow, Topcoder, Github, Google Developer Groups (GDGs).
• Superior organization, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Must be a proven performer and team player that enjoy challenging assignments in a high-energy, fast growing and start-up workplace.
• Must be a self-starter who can work well with minimal guidance and in fluid environment.