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Full Stack Developer responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users.

Your primary focus will be the development of all server side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the frontend elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of frontend technologies is necessary as well.

We are looking to recruit a candidate for a role that will require:

• Create and consume restful APIs
• Design, develop, and maintain internal and external applications
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable modules
• Write high quality, structured application/interface code and documentation
• Identify solutions through research and collaboration that resolves the root of problems as they arise
• Define functional and technical requirements for application software to develop skills and knowledge
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle

Requirement

∙ Proficient in Node.JS and ReactJS development stack

∙ 2+ years’ experience designing, querying, and updating databases in MySQL/nosql

∙ Basic understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX etc.

∙ Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

∙ Good to have knowledge of AWS, Redis, ElasticSearch

Job Description: Principal Engineer (Full Stack Architect)

Job Title: Full Stack Architect

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 15Years to 20 years (4+ years in Enterprise Architecture)

Technology Stack: MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), Distributed Systems, Cloud (GCP/Azure), Neo4j, Vector Databases, SQL and NoSQL Databases, Knowledge Graphs.

Industry: Enterprise Software, Large-Scale Distributed Systems, Machine Learning

Job Summary

As a Full Stack Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems with a strong focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure), knowledge graphs (Neo4j), vector databases, and machine learning at scale. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, cloud engineers, and front-end developers to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.

This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, graph databases, machine learning systems, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on building solutions that meet business and technical needs. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience with a proven track record of architecting full-stack systems and leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Full Stack Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant enterprise applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

Distributed Systems: Architect and design large-scale distributed systems that handle high- volume, low-latency data processing.

Cloud Engineering: Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP or AWS,ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.

Knowledge Graphs and Databases: Design and optimize complex data models using Neo4j, vector databases, and other NoSQL solutions to manage interconnected data efficiently.

Enterprise Solutions: Architect and deliver cloud-native enterprise software solutions that meet enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Data Structure & Algorithms (DSA): Lead by example in writing efficient, high-performance code and optimize software with a strong focus on algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

Collaboration: Work with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Performance Optimization: Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability throughcode reviews, optimizations, and best engineering practices.

Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and promote engineering best practices across teams.

Mandatory Requirements

Experience: 12+ years of full-stack development experience, with significant expertise

in building and architecting applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

 Distributed Systems: Proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale

distributed systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.

 Cloud Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP or AWS),

with a deep understanding of cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and

security.

 Database Systems: Expertise in NoSQL databases like MongoDB and graph databases like

Neo4j. Experience with vector databases for high-dimensional data processing.

 Knowledge Graphs: Hands-on experience in designing and working with knowledge graphs

for solving complex data relationships.

 Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong knowledge of DSA with practical experience in

solving complex technical challenges.

 Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing and developing microservices-based

architectures and ensuring high availability.

 DevOps ; Automation: Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

 Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies, including SCRUM, TDD, and iterative development.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

 Front-End Expertise: Advanced experience with React.js, with knowledge of modern front- end technologies (Next.js, Redux, TypeScript).

 Cloud Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Architect or Azure Certified Solutions Architect certifications.

 Data Engineering: Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka).

 AI/ML Ops: Experience in deploying machine learning models using MLOps frameworks and automating ML pipelines.

 Graph Analytics: Experience in graph algorithms and analytics, with the ability to model and query complex relationships in a graph database.

 System Design: Experience in conducting system design reviews, providing insights into performance bottlenecks, scalability, and trade-offs.

 Security & Compliance: Knowledge of enterprise-level security protocols and data privacy compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR).

Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, setting technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between business and technical goals.

• 8 - 11 years of experience in software development with at least 5 years on GUI development
• Experience on Java, HTML, CSS and Java script
• Experience with write SQL or equivalent queries on relational or NoSQL databases e.g. Oracle, PostgreSQL, Couchbase, MongoDB, Cassandra

• 7+ years of overall software development experience. 

• Hands-on experience with backend languages like Python, Java and Javascript. 

• 2+ years of distributed cloud systems architecture. 

• Good understanding of SQL and experience in designing database structures. 

• Understanding of frontend development and frameworks at a high level. 

• High availability and fault tolerance systems design experience. 

• Test Driven Design practitioner and good understanding of unit Testing and comprehensive test suite building. 

• Customer focused with good analytical thinking and problem solving. 

• Metrics based progress monitoring and reporting capabilities. 

• Flexibility to interface with cross timezone teams. 

• Should have led cross-functional teams like frontend, backend, UI/UX, devops, QA, etc. 

• Experience in security practices for web applications. 

Note: Hands on experience in Angular is also must.

Skills

• 3 to 7 Years of experience in Full Stack Technologies-  Express, Lambda, SQL, React, Node JS, Java
• Knowledge of web framework.
• Able to create database schemes that represent and support business processes
• Having a Start-Up experience is a plus
• Having a degree from Premier Engineering Institute is a plus

KRA 

• Work collaboratively in architecture/developing/maintaining solutions Design, efficient, testable, reusable, reliable, and clean code using best software development practices
• Contribute towards the entire development life cycle of analysis, design, implementation and test
• Integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Automation, including writing unit and integration tests
• Maintain high standards of quality for code technical documentation, and deliverable
• Detect, report, investigate, and fix product defects
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies/industry trends
• Ability to learn a lot quickly
• Be active in the community by participating in meetups and conferences
• Participate in brainstorming and idea generation activities.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• Ability to communicate clear timelines and the ability to over achieve them
• Fast Learner, very good interpersonal skills, positive attitude
• Ability to pick something new and learn it fast whatever way possible

Location : 

 As Grip is a company started during the Covid-19 Era we believe in working from wherever you want and meeting you virtually every now and then.  

About the compnay : Grip:

GRIP is an online fintech company aimed at providing a convenient, hassle free investment experience through investing in physical assets. The company kickstarted its journey in 2019 and was founded by Nikhil Aggarwal, who previously served as the COO of Chalo and Vice President of Morgan Stanley. He also worked for the World Bank.

The leasing industry in India remains largely unexplored and GRIP's objective is to make retail investors aware of it as an investment option. Through GRIP, one can invest in physical assets leased to corporates and earn stable monthly returns. The proposition is not as volatile as the share market and the returns are extremely healthy. GRIP focuses on the employed upper-middle class spectrum and aims to provide an effective alternative to these investors.

Why Grip :

While we offer competitive cash compensation along with ESOPs to participate in our long-term growth, the real upside is simply the challenge ahead and the awesome, friendly team by your side. And an opportunity to learn and grow at a breakneck speed as we redefine the contours of finance for Investors in India.

• Previous experience working as a React.js Developer.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (such as Git )
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Good project management skills.

Role Description:

• Lister is actively engaged with client across digital transformation and engineering
• As a part of this engagement, you will be working with our clients on solution design and architecture, technology decisions, while co-ordinating technical efforts for the team
• As a Technical Lead:, You will need to collaborate with Solution Architects define technology
• roadmap, evaluate/recommend technologies, architect and design solutions, Work
• with other developers to oversee the development and implementation
• You will translate functional requirements from business stakeholders to the technical
• team for implementation
• You will need to troubleshoot design flaws and system bottlenecks
• You will have to be hands-on with code reviews and evaluate implementation for performance and scale
• Manage communication between our clients and internal teams in India and USA
• Coordinate with the offshore team to deliver projects across work streams, Identify risks, issues and blockers to progress and mitigate them for the team
• Rapidly gain an understanding of project requirements and drive execution
• Work with delivery team to ensure the highest quality of materials are being produced and all client needs are met.

Skills Required:

• Excellent understanding of backend and frontend components in the following stack: NodeJS, TypeScript, Javascript, ReactJS, multiple RDBMS and NoSQL databases like Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB Experience of working on AWS services (Lambda, Step functions, SQS, S3 SNS)
• Microservice design pattern is a must
• Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, containerization and CI/CD pipelines is preferable
• Experience in software development tools like Prettier, CodeCov, Snyk, etc..
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; client facing and interpersonal skills; must be a listener, a presenter, and a people-person
• Experience in Designing scalable architecture systems for Node-based applications
• Ability to grasp complex implementations; Proven results of delivering client solutions
• Should have experience of working with offshore team
• Experience in working on large scale technology transformation projects for product companies is preferable
• Technology contributions to open source projects will be an added advantage
• Should have completed Certifications or training on AWS (AWS Solutions Architect), NodeJS, front-end frameworks.