Node.Js Developer

Mentoring teams to carry forward recognised and optimised solutions, building conducive environments for knowledge transfer and maintaining standards in terms of deliveries form a major part of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust scalable database systems
• Design, build and deploy internal applications to support our native technical ecosystem
• Collaborate with Subject-Matter experts to design data-driven modules for analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or equivalent
• 3-4 years of experience in Java

Skills

• Expertise in object-oriented programming concepts and data structures
• Strong knowledge of working with XMLs/Jsons
• Experience with large-scale distributed storage and database systems (MySQL, MongoDB, GraphDB)
• Good knowledge of indexing/search libraries like Lucene/Solr/Elasticsearch
• Exposure to Spring MVC architecture and RESTful APIs
• Well-versed with Agile methodology of SDLC
• Good to have: Knowledge of standard DevOps skills like Build tools (Maven/gradle), Continuous integration (Jenkins), Version Control (Github/Gitlab)

We're looking for team players with natural product intuition who can help us build solutions

for our world-class Learning & Assessment platform (edulastic.com).

As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for the server-side of our web applications

and you will work closely with our engineers to ensure the system consistency and improving

user experience.

Role and Responsibilities

• As an experienced 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

• Knowledge of Node.js is a must along with a server-sideframework
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Experience and proficiency integrating with RESTAPIs
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures,

and algorithms

• Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
• Should be willing to work in a very fluid startup environment and take complete ownership of

the assigned responsibility

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 or any other NoSQL

Database.

• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
• Experience developing and deploying REST

APIs.

• 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 Preferences.

1. Contribute to the development of Web Applications Mobile restful APIs.
2. Help scale our mobile team processes by practicing "Clean Code" principles for app architecture, branching/versioning, release train, Test Driven Development.
3. Advocate for the Web platform e.g: evaluating new frameworks, leading the technical vision at Sri Aurobindo Society
4. Deliver applications with enhanced features and capabilities, while also maintaining and continually improving turnaround time and quality
5. Mentor and lead a team of developers; Lead code reviews and team meetings
6. Keep track and reviews existing projects to identify bottlenecks, bugs, performance issues and involve the team to study and learn from existing projects.
7. Proficient in one core codebase (CodeIgnitor, Drupal, Laravel, Magento); Laravel is mandatory
8. Thoroughly test work prior to deployment into production.
9. Accurately estimate the amount of effort required to complete a task.
10. Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to PHP programs
11. Ensure smooth operations of web processes and infrastructure
12. Take up system analysis, design, documenting responsibilities, and get it done in time. He/ she should be able to perform code analyzing and reading exercises for current and previous projects

• Fully capable of understanding current structures, identifying the issues and rebuilding for the future.
• Technical Bug Solving Ability.
• Extensive knowledge of Mysql database/architecture design & implementation skills.
• A strong handle on JS, Jquery, JSON, Ajax and PHP frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of REST & SOAP API Integration
• Good levels of communication. Both written and verbal.
• The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.