Mean Stack Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled BigCommerce Developer. This role involves leading the development and customization of BigCommerce solutions, ensuring smooth execution and delivering high-quality projects. If you're passionate about eCommerce development and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to the development and customization of BigCommerce and Shopify-based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver eCommerce solutions that meet client requirements.
• Develop, test, and maintain websites using web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ReactJS, and NextJS.
• Ensure that all eCommerce projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website functionality, integrations, and performance optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest BigCommerce platform updates and industry trends.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical direction and support.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Team Leader or Senior Developer in eCommerce development, specifically with BigCommerce and Shopify.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce platforms (BigCommerce, Shopify) and related integrations.
• Proficiency in web development languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ReactJS, and NextJS.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies, with a successful track record of delivering projects.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be a positive, energetic individual with a winning mentality, curiosity, and creativity.

Desirable Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on fostering a positive team culture.
• Eagerness to contribute to the growth and success of the company by bringing innovative ideas and solutions.

• Web application development experience in HTML5, CSS3, Javascript (including new ES features), Python
• Hands-on experience in any one of the python-based backend frameworks like Django or Flask or Pyramid along with end to end testing
• Hands-on experience in building high performant React applications
• Hands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript libraries and their practical uses in building complex interactive experiences
• Hands-on experience working with TDD in JS with the help of frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library etc.
• In depth knowledge of SQL is a must. SQL Technologies that are desired are MySQL, PostGres, Oracle
• Experience in state management libraries like Redux and MobX
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Familiarity with various component libraries and design systems
• Proficient in using media queries and CSS frameworks like bootstrap or foundation for implementing responsive web design patterns in the applications
• Knowledge of common JavaScript design patterns
• Experience in owning Code Quality and Code Review processes
• Experience on Node.js is an advantage
• Work "in the trenches" with junior developers to implement large features that wow our clients
• Partner with Managers, Business Analysts, and test analysts to develop realistic implementation plans with a focus on quality, sustainability, and delivering value to our clients
• Stand up for coding best practices that ensure quality products: automated testing, unit testing, agile development, continuous integration, code reviews, and technical design
• Improve technical skills of self and the team
• Research industry trends and web technologies, and promote adoption of best-in-class web tools and technologies
• Understand client business issues and actively participate in designing solutions and features that meet client needs
• Take initiative to advance the quality, responsiveness, architecture, or design of our solution, if you want to make it happen you can.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in global cross-office teams
• Fluency in English is required

What is the role?

You will be responsible for architecting and developing features on the application end to end. You will be working closely with the Product Managers and the Technical architect to come up with high-quality, resilient, and highly performant applications.‍

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop SaaS-based applications based on microservices architecture.
• Work on core backend and ensure it meets the performance benchmarks.
• Work on the front end with ReactJS.
• 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.

What are we looking for?

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 4+ years of experience.
• Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks.
• Worked on open source technologies – NodeJS, ReactJS, MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB.
• Good experience with Front-end technologies like JavaScript frameworks, ReactJS, AngularJS.
• Backend exposure – good knowledge of building API.
• Worked on serverless technologies.
• Efficient in building microservices in combining server & front-end.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture.
• Should have sound working experience with relational and columnar DB.
• Should be innovative and communicative in approach.
• Will be responsible for functional/technical track of a project.

Whom will you work with?

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

We are

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. Company works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients in engaging and motivating their employees, sales teams, channel partners or consumers for better business results.

Way forward

• Very strong in HTML & mobile techniques;
• Strong knowledge of Codeigniter / Laravel;
• Front-end skills HTML, CSS, CSS3, CSS3 animations, JavaScript,bootstrap;
• Experience with Angular or React;
• Popular JavaScript libraries/frameworks e.g. jQuery, LESS / Sass;
• Back-end skills PHP, MySQL or equivalent language such as C#, java, etc.;
• Strong knowledge of source control e.g. Bitbucket, Github;
• Experience with deployment and configuration of common stacks (LAMP, MERN, MEAN)
• Ability to work with design files for web development needs;
• In-depth experience with MongoDB & MySQL, including SQL & PL/SQL, or NoSQL query building
• Knowledge of tools & frameworks such as Gulp, Grunt, Node, Composer, etc.
• Ability to work with APIs;
• Experience working with CMS systems e.g. Magento, Wordpress;
• Good knowledge of web hosting environments e.g. cPanel, AWS, Google;
• Python skills are a plus

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a software developer.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Angular.js, HTML 5, CSS.
• Familiarity with Git.
• Linux and/or OS X experience.
• Experience consuming API endpoints.
• Good to have - Kafka/queuing system
• Should be well-versed in using multiple Databases - SQL/NO SQL,
• Should have experience using in- memory Data Bases-Redis
• Experience with Unit-Testing.
• Experience building web applications with responsive design.
• Experience with Node.js and/or other server-side JavaScript technologies and tools.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, user interfaces, web standards and usability.
• ES6, React JS/JSX, Redux, Web pack, Immutable.js.