Principal Engineer

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing 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 front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Location Preferences

• Candidates located in Kerala are preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and Redux

• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it(particularly Express,Loopback)

• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

• Good understanding of server-side templating languages

• Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3

• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system

• Understanding Cloud based application deployment.

• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform

• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes

• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Job Summary:

As a Shopify App Developer at [Your Company Name], you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining custom applications for the Shopify platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create solutions that meet our clients' needs and improve their eCommerce operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Shopify app development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• App Development: Design, develop, and deploy custom Shopify apps using Shopify’s API, Polaris, and other relevant technologies.
• Customization: Customize and extend Shopify’s existing functionalities to meet specific client requirements.
• Integration: Integrate Shopify apps with third-party services, APIs, and data sources as needed.
• Maintenance & Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Shopify apps and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure that app solutions align with project goals and client expectations.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of applications to ensure reliability, performance, and adherence to Shopify’s standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear documentation for code, processes, and app functionality.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest Shopify developments, industry trends, and best practices to continuously improve app functionality and user experience.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience in developing Shopify apps, including a portfolio of past projects or apps.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Shopify’s APIs, Liquid templating language, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and familiarity with Shopify Polaris design system.
• Programming Languages: Strong knowledge of backend programming languages such as Ruby, PHP, or Node.js.
• Database Management: Experience with database technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Worked as a Node.js developer on multiple projects with relevant experience between 1 to 4+ Years.
• Extensive knowledge of Nodejs, JavaScript, APIs, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Able to work on independent nodejs projects.
• Experience in mongoDB database queries. Able to write and manage complex DB queries .
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

Desired candidates must have 3-7 years of experience as NodeJs Developer.

If the candidate cannot relocate to Gurgaon, we can also provide permanent Work from home for this position.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding functional and business requirements and translate them into effective code
• Provide support till deployment of code into production.
• Ownership for ensuring code optimization, problem diagnosis, and on-time delivery
• Implement solutions as per the pre-defined framework /guidelines and adherence to processes
• Finding an optimal solution for the problem statement
• Conduct peer code review.

What candidate should know about:

• Excellent hands-on experience with Node.Js, Express.Js, JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB, Mongo aggregation, MySQL
• Ability to build REST services, Authentications, MVC applications
• Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills and ability to write modular, secure, scalable, and maintainable code
• Experience with Elastic Search, Redis.
• Knowledge about AWS components (S3, EC2, Cloudfront, Redis Clusters, etc.)
• Self-learning abilities are required
• Familiarity with upcoming new technologies is a strong plus

Job Description:

• Expert level knowledge of JavaScript
• We use Airbnb style to code
• Should be strong in Problem solving skills, data structure and algorithms
• Strong Proficiency in Node.js with detailed experience in Express, loopback, swagger, PM2
• Should have well understanding on Asynchronous Programming
• Experience with Socket.io, engine.io (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of Promise, Callback hell and ways to avoid it
• Solid experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL)
• Experience with Redis, MongoDB (Preferred)
• Understanding of the design Principles of a scalable system
• Exposure to GCP/ AWS is must
• Excellence in Programming, Debugging and Maintaining the code
• A strong ability to quickly learn new technologies and to keep yourself updated with the latest in tech
• A go-getter attitude with oceans of optimism, humility, and self-motivation
• Passion for code quality and attention to detail
• Experience with Code versioning tool like Git, SVN is preferred