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Job brief 

We are looking for a qualified Database developer to design stable and reliable databases, according to our company’s needs. You will be responsible for developing, testing, improving and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve data effectively.

As part of our IT team, you will work closely with developers to ensure system consistency. You will also collaborate with administrators and clients to provide technical support and identify new requirements. Communication and organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solution attitude.

Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our database systems run effectively and securely on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Design stable, reliable and effective databases
• Optimize and maintain legacy systems
• Modify databases according to requests and perform tests
• Solve database usage issues and malfunctions
• Liaise with developers to improve applications and establish best practices
• Gather user requirements and identify new features
• Develop technical and training manuals
• Provide data management support to users
• Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements
• Research and suggest new database products, services and protocols

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Database developer (5+ Years)
• In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring)
• Knowledge of software development and user interface web applications
• Advanced proficiency and hands on experience with T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Cursors, Triggers, Schedulers etc.
• Familiarity working with MS SQL Server, MySQL, .Net Framework, java
• Excellent analytical and organization skills
• An ability to understand front-end users’ requirements and a problem-solving attitude
• Ability to craft detailed technical manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• BE/MCA/MSc Degree in Computer Science or relevant field.

A Node.js job description typically outlines the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for a Node.js developer or related role. Node.js is a popular runtime environment for executing JavaScript on the server-side, making it an essential technology for web and application development. Below is a sample Node.js job description:

Job Title: Node.js Developer

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Node.js developer to join our dynamic team. As a Node.js developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js. Your primary focus will be on developing scalable, efficient, and high-performance applications while working closely with our front-end and back-end developers.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop server-side applications using Node.js and Express.js or other Node.js frameworks.
2. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
3. Build and optimize APIs for mobile and web applications.
4. Implement security and data protection measures.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues.
6. Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
7. Deploy applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Heroku.
8. Stay up-to-date with Node.js and related technologies, and incorporate best practices and emerging trends into development processes.
9. Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
10. Participate in the development of technical documentation.
11. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain software applications.
12. Support and maintain the application infrastructure, including monitoring, scaling, and performance optimization.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Node.js developer or similar role.
2. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and its core concepts.
3. Experience with Node.js and server-side frameworks like Express.js.
4. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
5. Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
6. Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
7. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
8. Basic knowledge of DevOps and cloud platforms.
9. Good communication and collaboration skills.
10. Problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
11. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
12. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Additional Skills (Preferred but not required):

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD).
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Company Culture and Benefits:

• We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.

About the role: We’re looking for a Node.Js Developer who can adapt to new tech stacks and innovate with cutting-edge technology solutions, to build eCommerce platforms that are unique, disruptive, and powerful.

What you'll do:
● Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
● Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
● Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
● Implement security and data protection integrations
● Integrate data storage solutions such as databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.
● Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
● Ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

What you'll need:
● Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years of work experience as a Node Js.
● Strong proficiency in JavaScript or Typescript
● Understanding of Node.js and its frameworks such as Express or StrongLoop
● Understanding of the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
● Understanding of accessibility, security compliance, user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
● Understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile and desktop and its optimization output
● Knowledge on creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
● Knowledge on implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

Who Should Consider Joining:
● If you like challenges and think from a first principle basis,
● If you are driven to take ownership and are adept at rolling with the punches,
● If you have the aspiration to grow fast in the dynamic environment of a start-up,
● If you are a collaborative team member, who believes in collective success,
● If you are someone who makes objective, fact-based decisions

Who should not consider joining:
● If the role description does not excite you, then you should not join us
● We are a startup and things will move fast. If you are not comfortable in a fast-paced environment, then you should not join us
● If you are not a self-starter who is willing to learn & experiment more, then you should not join us.

What We Offer:
● Limitless growth and learning opportunities
● Exposure to cutting edge technology solutions and upcoming stacks in the market
● In house technical training on GIT, Automated Testing, Code Coverage, Language Training and much more
● A collaborative and positive culture — Your team will be as smart and driven as you.
● Guidance and mentorship from industry experts and renowned IIT Alumnus
● An opportunity to make an impact — Your work will contribute directly to our strategy and growth

• Manage and improve the engineering process continuously and make sure the team delivers the quality code with zero-waste.
• Should provide technical leadership to major projects, but also build and manage a team of 5-8 top-notch engineers.
• Should do sprint planning and run daily stand-ups and deliver 100% hit rate.
• Maintain the legacy code base and reduce tech debt on a continuous basis.
• Able to handle multiple projects and deliver with stringent timelines without compromising the code quality.
• Work with the product team for roadmap planning and delivery as per the plan.
• Conduct sprint planning & sizing, engineering grooming, daily stand-ups, and deliver with zero spillovers.
• Prepare & publish sprint reports to the leadership team and provide visibility to stakeholders.
• Hire and mentor junior/ senior team and make them engineering champions.
• Mentor the engineering team with your technical skills to write scalable, generic, reusable code.
• Develop and Coach engineers on the team, share engineering pointers, conduct regular 1-1s with the team, and help them advance in their careers.

Requirements

• Having work experience in a Product organization with 7 -10 yrs also in leading a cross-functional engineering team that includes API Development and Backend & Middleware development.
• Should have experience in the continuous delivery process. Ship new features and improvising the code base continuously.
• Should have involved in setting up engineering process.
• Must have experience in microservices and distributed patterns.
• Must have worked on high traffic and throughput application.
• Must have prior experience in handling mid to large-size projects.
• Must have worked on high traffic and throughput application.
• Should have managed and lead the engineering team of Web App and Backend development teams.
• Must-Have Experience in Python programming & Postgressql/ Nosql (MongoDB as a data store.
• Must have experience in modern back-end tech stacks (Django, Postgress, NoSQL) and cloud design & deployment patterns.
• Must be conversant with AWS, Docker/Kubernetes
• Should be good with design patterns and integration patterns.
• Should have knowledge/ experience in concurrent programming & distributed locks.
• Requires solid understanding of technologies and architecture in a highly scalable and available set-up.
• Should have handled multiple epics, themes, and experience of delivering high-quality projects on time.
• Should have managed end to end development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations