MERN Developer

Position – Python Developer

Location – Navi Mumbai

Who are we

Based out of IIT Bombay, HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company creating clinical genomics products, which enable diagnostic labs and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's most respected science agencies (DST, BIRAC, DBT), we created and launched a portfolio of products to offer genomics in infectious diseases. Our genomics-based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of the top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years, and was launched by the Prime Minister of India in the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi, 2022.

Objectives of this Role:

• Design and implement efficient, scalable backend services using Python.
• Work closely with healthcare domain experts to create innovative and accurate diagnostics solutions.
• Build APIs, services, and scripts to support data processing pipelines and front-end applications.
• Automate recurring tasks and ensure robust integration with cloud services.
• Maintain high standards of software quality and performance using clean coding principles and testing practices.
• Collaborate within the team to upskill and unblock each other for faster and better outcomes.

Primary Skills – Python Development

• Proficient in Python 3 and its ecosystem
• Frameworks: Flask / Django / FastAPI
• RESTful API development
• Understanding of OOPs and SOLID design principles
• Asynchronous programming (asyncio, aiohttp)
• Experience with task queues (Celery, RQ)

Database & Storage

• Relational Databases: PostgreSQL / MySQL
• NoSQL: MongoDB / Redis / Cassandra
• ORM Tools: SQLAlchemy / Django ORM

Testing & Automation

• Unit Testing: PyTest / unittest
• Automation tools: Ansible / Terraform (good to have)
• CI/CD pipelines

DevOps & Cloud

• Docker, Kubernetes (basic knowledge expected)
• Cloud platforms: AWS / Azure / GCP
• GIT and GitOps workflows
• Familiarity with containerized deployment & serverless architecture

Bonus Skills

• Data handling libraries: Pandas / NumPy
• Experience with scripting: Bash / PowerShell
• Functional programming concepts
• Familiarity with front-end integration (REST API usage, JSON handling)

 Other Skills

• Innovation and thought leadership
• Interest in learning new tools, languages, workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles

To know more about us – https://haystackanalytics.in

Technical & Professional
Requirements

• Reactjs Nodejs developer must know MongoDB, Express, Node.js, & React.
• Creating RESTful services with Node.js
• MERN stack developer must have proven experience in front & back-end development
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver a complete user experience
• Create Unit and Integration tests to ensure the quality of code
• Be responsive to change requests and feature requests
• Candidate must have good Knowledge of Node Debugging
• Understanding & proficiency in REST APIs.
• MERN stack developer should know Git Repository
• Integration of data storage solutions [RDBMS, NoSQL DB]

• Implementation of security and data protection
• Elementary knowledge of GRAPHQL
• Understanding of performance testing and optimization techniques
• MERN software developer must have good communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Type of Work

• 80% Backend 20% Frontend
• Building SAAS products inhouse and working on SI(System integrator) projects for other SAAS companies

• Graduation in computers –Full-time B.E / B. Tech or an MCA degree (Regular Program, no part-time or long-distances courses).

We have openings for Fullstack / Backend / Frontend Developers who can write reliable, scalable, testable and maintainable code.

At Everest, we innovate at the intersection of design and engineering to produce outstanding products. The work we do is meaningful and challenging - which makes it interesting. Imagine each line of your code, making the world a better place. We work on five workdays weeks, and overtime is a rarity. If clean architecture, TDD, DDD, DevOps, Microservices, Micro-frontends, scalable systems resonate with you, please apply.

To see the quality of our code, you can checkout some of our open source projects: https://github.com/everest-engineering

If you want to know more about our culture:

https://github.com/everest-engineering/manifesto

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7y9RpqXAdA;

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• Passion to own and create amazing product.
• Should be able to clearly understand the customer's problem.
• Should be a collaborative problem solver.
• Should be able a team player.
• Should be open to learn from others and teach others.
• Should be a good problem solver.
• Should be able to take feedback and improve continuously.
• Should commit to inclusion, equity & diversity.
• Should maintain integrity at work

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and clean code.

• Design and/or contribute to client-side and server-side architecture.

• Well versed with fundamentals of REST.

• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design.

• Knowledge of one or more front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML / CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery, Typescript) JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Redux, Vue.js)

• Knowledge of one or more back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python, Go, Node.js and frameworks like SpringBoot, .NET Core) 

• Well versed with fundamentals of database design.

• Familiarity with databases - RDBMS like MySQL, Postgres & NoSQL like MongoDB, DynamoDB.

• Well versed with one or more cloud platforms like - AWS, Azure, GCP.

• Familiar with Infrastructure as Code - CloudFormation & Terraform & deployment tools like Docker, Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, Github Actions..

• Unit testing tools like Junit, Mockito, Chai, Mocha, Jest

• Leadership skills
• Lead and grow a team of 10+ developers.
• Self-motivated to keep optimizing and deliver best-in-class results.
• Deep thought and attention to detail.
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Well-versed with the latest tech: AWS, Postgres, Devops, Nodejs, Reactjs

**Work remotely / Work From Home with BigStep Technologies throughout your tenure**

Desired candidates must have 8+ years of total experience in backend development with good expertise in MEAN Stack (MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, Node.js) and JavaScript, along with strong development and coding skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities :

What You'll Do

• Create the system architecture for any product from scratch as well as drive it for more than one development teams
• Design and deliver solutions that enable fast and efficient deployment of quality code to production
• Document the architectural blueprint and end to end design through flowcharts and diagrams.
• Set coding standards for development teams and ensure all released code is following standards
• Oversee the code review process, performing reviews when necessary
• Establish strong communication channels and relationships with the development teams, supporting them throughout the release cycle
• Continuously evaluate the existing software to identify areas of improvement and ensure architectural integrity as additional features are added.
• Lead DevOps and implement tooling and process improvements when you identify gaps
• Work with various stakeholders and identify the scope of the work, provide high level estimations, create a timeline and come up with the approach and design for the same.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
• Coach and mentor the development teams to improve the overall expertise and skills of the team.
• Take care of the development of critical components and POCs for new technologies to be used.
• Deliver high quality deliverables individually/as a team adhering to industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot any errors or issues that arise in the application/infrastructure components quickly and efficiently.

What You Bring

• 8+ years in software development or product engineering
• Proficient in MEAN Stack
• Good experience in backend development with Node.js
• Expertise in developing RESTful APIs
• Have created multi-transactional and highly redundant systems from ideation to production
• Customer-centric mindset
• Expertise in Agile SCRUM best practices
• Expertise in implementing front-end of applications using HTML5, Angular.js
• Proficient in MVC, OOPS concepts, Web Development Concepts, HTML, JSON, REST API development
• Strong coding skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts into something digestible by non-technical stakeholders

**Work remotely / Work From Home with BigStep Technologies throughout your tenure**

Requirements

• High self motivation to lead & build projects from beginning to end;

• You've shipped multiple products and are willing/able to demonstrate how you solved specific problems to solve users needs;

• Excellent communication in presenting your code and communicating what problems they are solving while giving/receiving feedback;

• Ability to quickly grasp goals and requirements from light specifications;

• Must be able to effectively & efficiently work with stakeholders spreads across many timezones;

• 3+ years of experience working in a modern commercial web development environment and shipping solid product;

• Proficiency using HTML/CSS/Javascript/AJAX;

• Solid understanding of the full web technology stack (e.g. HTTP, cookies, asset loading, caching, REST, Thrift);

• Past experience or familiarity with architectural patterns of large, high-scale web or mobile applications;

• Experience building and using continuous development environments; • Demonstrated design and UX sensibilities;

• Rigor in A/B testing, test coverage, and other web best practices;

• Analytical and strong quantitative skills, plus experience combining code and math;

• Familiar with most of the following: Microsoft Stack, Python, Node.js, Docker, AngularJS.

Perks

Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company.

Work with sharp, motivated and passionate co-workers spread across many regions.

Rare opportunity to make real positive impact on the world!

You are required to possess good knowledge of PHP and experience in Laravel repository.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work alongside a broader team with a focus on Design, UX, Optimization, Back End processes, DevOps Efficiency with the goal of delivering high-quality projects using the latest tech stack.
• A keen eye for detail, along with a passion to deliver quality, customer-focused solutions is absolutely essential.
• Championing Web Development: You will be responsible for handling web development from ideation to production.
• Collaboration with product manager and other developers, owning a large part of the process from problem understanding to shipping the solution.
• Contribute best-in-class programming skills to develop highly innovative, consumer-facing web products.

Key Skills:

PHP MVC Framework Laravel, API Integration and Development, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Version Control Systems, Repository Management, Basic understanding to work on AWS 

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Desired Profile:

• Great skills in PHP MVC framework Laravel.
• Extensive Experience in API integration and development is required.
• Experience in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is required.
• Experienced with version control systems and repository management.
• Experience working and configuring AWS is a huge plus. but a basic understanding to work on AWS is required.
• Passionate about writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills and experience building consumer systems at scale.

• 2+ years of software development experience
• Experience designing, implementing and using web services in a Microservice Architecture
• Experience and a good understanding of Node.JS
• Experience in working with any JavaScript frameworks (React, Ember, Knockout, etc.)
• Familiar with relational & non-relational databases such as Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Dynamo
• Familiar with CI (Continuous Integration) and CD (Continuous Delivery)
• Nice to have - Experience with AWS  
• Nice to have - Experience working in an agile development process

• See the inherent challenges in all things; if a task is complicated, you simplify it; if it is simple, you excel at it; if it is mundane, you automate it
• Be a problem solver; be given any problem and will come back with solutions, or at least alternatives
• Be a perfectionist; you are not satisfied until your code is rock solid
• Be pragmatic; you implement the best solution for the problem, not the coolest solution, and can tell the difference
• See the big picture; we write software to solve real business problems