PHP Developer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver robust and scalable web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).

• Translate user requirements and wireframes into ecient and responsive front-end components while ensuring high performance and usability.

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js, ensuring smooth integration with the front-end components.

• Design and implement data models, schemas, and queries for MongoDB, and manage database interactions effectively.

• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.

• Perform unit and integration testing of both front-end and back-end components to ensure reliability and quality of the application.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues that arise during development, testing, and deployment phases.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance application performance, security, and maintainability.

• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers when necessary.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

 Job Summary:

Responsibilities and Duties

Technical Skills:

we are building a professional network for the top 1% of women with a simple mission - more women in leadership positions. we launched in may 2020, and have an early product-market fit (10k paying members, great nps, retention) and strong business signals. we are backed by some of the best investors in india. click https://love.leap.club/" target="_blank">here to read what our members say about us ❤️

our founding team members have previously built zomato, uber, linkedin, facebook, wework. our 0-1 journey is done and we are now ready to scale 🤞

about the role - full stack developer:

• you will work on a disruptive product that is in its early stages.
• you are someone with experience in building products that have significant user base/revenue and robust backend systems running in production catering to real-world users.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering with applied knowledge of restful api design principles and best practices are a must. 
• an ideal candidate would have exceptional application development skills with experience working with nodejs, react, typescript, cloud (aws), mongodb amongst other in-demand technologies.
• having a good understanding of cloud technologies, deployments, backend & frontend end-to-end operations is key for this role.

skills required:

• experience with building and deploying cloud-based backend systems. operating the backend at low latency, high availability, and quality
• experience with developing distributed systems and scalable real-time applications
• excellent programming skills in node.js, react, express.js with a solid understanding of event-driven architecture
• understanding of sql and nosql databases. experience with designing and maintaining scalable databases
• experience with 3rd party libraries and api integrations. eg. stripe, razorpay, etc
• strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of core algorithms and complexity analysis
• solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, networking and concurrency concepts
• experience with aws technologies like lambda, api gateway, beanstalk, ecs, ec2 etc
• experience with docker, kubernetes good to have

why you should work with us:

• you will be part of our founding team and get a front seat view of building a company. we promise a steep learning curve
• work with smart folks who like to have fun and don't take themselves too seriously
• independently lead projects and own your deliverables
• we are generous with esops for folks who treat leap.club like their own company
• 5 day work week, flexible leave policy, health and accidental insurance
• regular offsites and travel to gurgaon (our hq)

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our thesis:

there are 3 critical factors that help us live our best social-professional life -

1. connections & network
2. jobs and opportunities
3. learning & development (courses, coaching etc.)

in the next 5 years, leap.club will transform all three for our members.

• the current-gen platforms have a simple playbook - big networks, feeds, photos, followers/ influencers and monetize through ads. 
• the next gen networks will be smaller/focused and algo driven
• linkedin enables connections, jobs, learning but it's built for scale and not depth.

our goals :

• 2022 - 10,000 members and $1 mil+ annual revenue 
• 2024 - 100,000 members and $10 mil+ annual revenue 
• 2027 - 1,000,000 members and $100 mil+ annual revenue 

We are looking to hire a talented PHP developer to manage our back-end services and ensure a seamless interchange of data between the server and our users. As a PHP developer, you will be responsible for developing and coding all server-side logic. You will also be required to maintain the central database and respond to requests from front-end developers.

To ensure success as a PHP developer, you should have in-depth knowledge of object-oriented PHP programming, an understanding of MVC designs, and working knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. Ultimately, a top-level PHP Developer can design and build efficient PHP modules while seamlessly integrating front-end technologies.

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Knowledge of Core PHP and web framework CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Ability to project manage.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Web development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
• At least One year of experience as a Full Stack developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Should have hands on experience in using sockets, express, SQL query builder.
• Should have worked on database like SQL, MYSQL, MongoDB.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.

Skills we are looking for :

- Experience in developing full-stack applications at scale in ReactJs/AngularJs & NodeJs.

- Strong knowledge and experience in HTML(5), CSS, SCSS, and Advanced JavaScript

- Good knowledge of coding RESTful APIs.

- Strong knowledge of Web Storage (Cookie, Local Storage, and Session Storage)

- Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JWT

- Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools

- Ability to work in a lean-agile development environment.

Good to know :

- Using GIT

- Knowledge of AWS

- Familiarity with GraphQL will be a brownie point

Job Summary

• Lead technology developer responsible for managing self and a team of 1-2 developers
• Typical experience of 2-4 years
• Handing internal business users and external vendors
• Reporting directly to C level

Responsibilities and Duties

• Development of in house product platform
• Documenting platform roadmap
• Implementing and managing the product rollout as per roadmap
• Triaging issues and troubleshooting
• Managing different environments - development, test, production

Key Skills
MongoDB, Node.js, AngularJS, Angular, Amazon Web Services, JavaScript, REST, JSON, S3
Required Experience and Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience
• Education qualification - BE
• Product development background
• Strong communication skills with confidence in managing cross-geographical stakeholders

Benefits

• Access to the C suite with first hand contribution to strategy development
• Flexible working hours and remote working when required
• Operations based in Koramangala
• Trainings and certifications can be reimbursed