Purpose
All kids have extraordinary talent & creativity, and our mission in the world is to help
nurture it. We truly believe that education needs to develop the whole being, and
exploration of broad interests is key for originality.
We are working hard to be the world's most loved extra-curricular platform
& build the future of passion. We are here to do the best work of our lives, and
together, we hope you are too. Come & help shape the future of inspiration &
passion. As an early team member, you get to shape the direction of our products,
company culture, hiring & product engineering practices.
Team
We are a team that is maniacally customer obsessed & building products that
consumers love.
The plumber in chief, Subramanya Sharma (subba), was recently CPO & CMO @
Cleartrip helping build one of the most loved consumer companies in the region. He
was also instrumental in taking Cleartrip global (8 countries) & create global high
quality products in an increasingly flat world.
We want to recreate the magic and build the same customer obsession & product
culture here.
Principal engineer
About the role
You are an exceptional engineer first, and have experience in mentoring the
engineers in the team.
Build a strong engineering team & culture, hiring great engineers along our
journey.
Engineer new products and features, improve existing products and features.
Working knowledge of Devops & Infra part of the setup.
What are we looking for?
5+ years experience across the engineering stack (both frontend & backend).
Principal engineer 2
Bachelor/Masters of engineering.
You're proficient with multiple parts of our technology stack: React/Swift,
TypeScript, Node.js, and Postgres.
We are location agnostic, but in the same time zone (India). We have a small
garden office @ Jayanagar, Bangalore (home to some of the best dosas in India)
to jam together on anything that requires space.
You are not fixated about any one programming language & can learn new tech
as needed.
You are clear that problem solving & shipping >> scaling in the 0 to 1 stage.
You are somebody who shares the same ethos.
Bonus
You have expertise in data engineering, video or audio engineering.
You contribute to open source projects.
You've an interest in education & kids.
You have interests outside of technology, such as in art, music or any performing
art.
What is our interview process?
An initial 30 min call to understand each other at a high level.
An hour long technical interview where we shall dive deep into your past
experience and your ability to solve simple yet intriguing problem statements.
Optionally, you may have to work on a small assignment to ensure a good
match. (We care about your time and hence the assignment is designed to be
completed within a couple of hours time)
Funding Status
We are backed by a top-tier VC firm
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What you’ll be doing
- Lead the development of our across all phases of software and web development including ideation, prototyping, design, production, and maintenance.
- Work closely with founders and internal/external stakeholders to build products, tools, and services from scratch and deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Be actively involved in requirements gathering, customer interviews and the creation of robust product solutions.
- Brainstorm and lay the foundations of the technology and architectural roadmap as well as the development processes.
- Share your technical expertise to help the team make thoughtful and scalable design decisions and identify performance bottlenecks to troubleshoot quickly.
- Manage product development priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Hire and manage a small team of engineers (internal/outsourced).
- Ensure high-performant and responsive web applications and websites.
Skills & Qualities we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
- 4-7 years of experience as a full-stack developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers) at a fast-paced, preferably early / growth stage start-up.
- Proficient with frontend technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript & ReactJS/VueJS.
- Proficient with backend technologies - Java/NodeJs/Golang/Python/Ruby.
- Hands-on experience working with any cloud AWS/GCP/Azure/DigitalOcean.
- Knowledge of codebases and version control systems (Git).
- Well-versed with SQL database design & RDBMS concepts.
- Strong arithmetic reasoning, logical and analytical thinking skills.
- Strong knowledge of code quality maintenance and performance analysis.
At Appleute, we're not just developing software; we're shaping the future of technology by partnering with startups and SMEs to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. From sculpting Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to scaling full-fledged platforms for millions of users, we engage in projects that challenge the status quo, powered by a blend of innovative technology, visionary founders, and transformative business models. Our work is driven by a passion for creating market-leading products that redefine industries.
Why Join Us?
Global Remote Culture: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. Our remote-first approach ensures you have the balance and flexibility to work where you thrive.
Results-Driven Environment: We value outcomes over hours. Focus on making a significant impact, with the flexibility to manage your schedule around what works best for you.
Flat Organizational Structure: Say goodbye to bureaucracy. Our flat hierarchies mean your ideas and contributions are valued and can make a direct impact from day one.
A Team of A-Players: Join an elite team of tech enthusiasts and innovators. Our selective hiring process ensures you're working among the best in the industry, fostering an environment of learning and growth.
Innovative Tech Stack: Dive into cutting-edge technologies and tools. From JavaScript and TypeScript to AWS, Docker, and React/Express, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects using the latest in tech.
You're a perfect fit if you're dedicated to:
Excellence in Code Quality: You understand that great products are built on clean, maintainable code.
Collaborative Problem Solving: You thrive in open discussions and enjoy brainstorming solutions with your team.
Continuous Learning: Your curiosity drives you to stay on top of new technologies and coding practices.
Taking Ownership: You take pride in your work, from concept to deployment, ensuring excellence every step of the way.
Your Impact:
Build Scalable Solutions: Develop software that's ready to grow from thousands to millions of users, focusing on performance and scalability.
Drive Integrations and Deployment: Implement seamless software integrations and efficient deployment strategies to enhance product capabilities.
Enhance Mobile Experience: Craft mobile-optimized applications and features that deliver exceptional user experiences.
Ensure usable Documentation: Hone your skills in improving documentation to be clear and concise that supports your team and project needs.
Technologies You'll Work With:
Frontend and Backend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React/Express, React Native, Node.js
Database Management: MySQL, Postgres and Prisma
Deployment and Version Control: AWS, Docker, Git/Gitlab, NPM
Salary Range - ₹30L – ₹40L
Candidates MUST HAVE :
● Deep expertise with JavaScript. Extensive hands-on experience building microservices using NodeJs.
● Substantial experience in building complex and scalable solutions.
● Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, design patterns
● Strong experience and understanding of various APIS / Web Services and SQL/NoSQL databases
● Architected non-trivial solutions for a company at a scale
● Proficient in unit testing, writing mocks, automated functional tests, and end-end tests
● Experience with a variety of languages, stacks, and programming paradigms
● Capability to contribute across the web and mobile stacks
● Strong desire to drive change, and ability to adapt to change quickly
● The ability to independently lead problem-solving and build elegant, maintainable solutions to complex problems.
Good to Have
● Experience in building projects with TypeScript, ExpressJs, NextJS, ReactJs, Flutte,r etc.
● Experience with gRPC or GraphQL API implementations.
● Experience in any other programming languages such as Python/Go/Scala
● Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and
● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Good hand-on with data streaming technologies like Kafka
● Experience with cloud APIs (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure)
● Understanding on information security and data privacy
● Experience in open-source development and contribution to open-source technology
Roles and Responsibilities :
● Write clean, reliable, reusable, scalable, testable and maintainable code.
● Produce best in class documentation, testing and monitoring
● Estimate effort, identify risks
● Mentor/coach other engineers in the team to facilitate their development and to provide technical leadership to them.
● Rise above details as and when needed to spot broader issues/trends and implications for the product/team as a whole
● Practice and promote craftsmanship in software engineering (coding, testing, code reviews, documentation, scalability, performance, etc.)
● Break down requirements, estimate tasks, and assist in planning roadmap accurately
● Develop iterative solutions to address expansive product goals
● Platformism components as libraries, utilities and promote reuse
● Be able to conceptualize and develop prototypes quickly
● Own large technical deliverables and execute in a structured manner.
● Take accountability for the overall health of the products you build and ensure predictability of the deliverables of your team 1
● Drive technical roadmap of the team in collaboration with Product and Business Teams.
ABOUT KHOROS
Khoros, formerly known as Lithium + Spredfast, is the leading customer engagement platform providing Social Media Marketing, Care and Monitoring Solutions. Khoros Customer Engagement Platform is built to turn siloed knowledge into enterprise value, and customers into contributors. By connecting consumer insights across all departments, Khoros gives companies the ability to run their business with their customers, anticipating their needs and accelerating sales, loyalty, and innovation. With 2,000+ customers, including 52 of the Interbrand 100. Khoros has ten offices globally and powers approximately 500 million digital interactions every day. From social media to online communities and messaging to digital customer care, Khoros helps companies authentically connect with customers throughout their journey.
ROLE
We’re looking to add a Software Engineer II to an already awesome engineering team for Community. You will be responsible for building and maintaining multiple SaaS applications in the social media space. You will work in small, cross-functional teams and love delivering value to our customers through shipping code. We deploy as often as we can and would love you to deploy to production beginning day one.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ?
- Develop high-quality code to implement features that help analytics
- Write unit tests for all new code
- Improve code quality by applying solid design principles
- Perform code reviews
- Exhibit end-to-end ownership of a feature/task/bug
- Work closely with Engineering Manager and Lead Engineer to suggest and implement architectural / design changes
- Work closely with Product manager, Product Design team to ideate and build feature enhancements
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ?
- A Graduate in Computer Science or equivalent degree
- Experienced in building enterprise grade products for minimum of 2 years, that are highly scalable
- Experienced with building Frontend Applications and well versed with Javascript/ReactJS Design patterns, Object Oriented JS, including DOM Manipulation
- Familiarity with Rest API frameworks and patterns
- Well versed with one or more of these technologies:
- Frontend: Frameworks - ReactJS, AngularJS, NodeJS, Apollo
- CSS, TypeScript, Bootstrap, ESLint
- Unit Testing Frameworks - Jest
- Programming Languages: Java
- Backend: DropWizard, Spring Boot etc
- Storage: MySQL
- Someone who understands git, pull requests and good software development practices
WHAT WOULD ADD VALUE ?
- Knowledge of one or more of the following:
- GraphQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, MySQL
- Familiarity with Build Systems like Jenkins, AWS Services (EC2, CloudFormation)
- An engineer who writes testable and modular code
- Someone who understands git, pull requests and good software development practices
- Basic understanding of social media domain
YOU BELIEVE
- Programming is not just about writing code, it is about solving user’s problems
- Engineering is about creating meaningful user experience
- Autonomy is awesome and technology will shape the future
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR TEAM ?
Awesome Culture
- Performance Driven
- Flexible Working hours
Great Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Gym Allowance
- Well stocked Pantry
- Commute and leave allowance
- Generous leave policy
Competitive Compensation
- Among the best in industry
- Annual bonus
Equal employment opportunity
- Our employment practises
Skills and Expectations
We are looking for terrific JavaScriptFull Stack Engineers who can contribute in all the aspects ofan applicationdevelopment.You will be primarily working with the product team of ORMAE so we expect you to lead with a vision.
•Strong experience in building smooth UI/UX workflows to satisfy the business requirements.
•Should be familiar with logging and monitoring tools like Loki/EFK, Prometheus, Sentry, Grafana.
•Strong knowledge in NodeJS, Functionalprogramming, SDLC (Software development Life cycle). Should be able to write both synchronous and asynchronous code using NodeJS.
•Must be proficient in GIT.
•Experience is creating CI/CD pipelines.
•Experience with working on Linux based servers.
•Should have experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.Experience with in-memory databases like Redis is a plus.
•Should have Angular and Reactknowledge. Experience with web workers and building drag-drop web interfaces is a bonus and calls for extra points.
•Shouldbe able to designa database schema for any given problem statement
.•Hands on experience in developing serverless architecture is a must.
•Knowledge in deployment using Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetesand how containerized applications work is a must.
•Experience in dealing with third party API’s.
Develop, maintain, and promote an internal web-based repository of UI design guidelines and patterns, code samples, and UI componentry.
Be an Interface with a set of clients (client senior developers and architects) to create technology specifications from business requirements for one or more modules within the project.
Responsible for preparing the technical design of the components within the module (one or more of client/web presentation tier, server tier, data access and data model, integration component, package function customization).
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