Principal Engineer

🚀 Job Title : Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Heavy)

Experience : 8 to 15 Years

Location : Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru (On-site)

Work Mode : 5 Days Work From Office

Employment Type : Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners or Candidates serving notice (LWD within 15–20 days)

About the Role :

PluginHive is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise to build and scale high-volume SaaS applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Node.js, React.js, and AWS, with a backend-heavy profile and the ability to independently own applications from development to production.

Mandatory Skills :

Node.js, React.js, AWS, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL/NoSQL, Docker, CI/CD, System Design

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop scalable applications using Node.js and React.js.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Own application development, deployment, production support, and scalability.
• Build REST APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive performance improvements.

Requirements :

• 8 to 15 years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js, React.js, and AWS.
• Experience managing high-volume production applications.
• Strong AWS architecture and cloud ownership experience.
• Good understanding of Docker, CI/CD, databases, and system design.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical decisions.

Hiring Process :

• Round 1 : Screening Call
• Round 2 : Online Technical Interview (Coding, DSA, Project Discussion)
• Round 3 : In-Person Technical Architect Round (System Design & Problem Solving)

What We're Looking For :

We are specifically looking for engineers who :

• Have a backend-heavy Full Stack profile (not frontend-heavy).
• Have independently owned production applications.
• Have hands-on AWS architecture and infrastructure experience.
• Can manage deployments, production issues, database changes, and application scaling.
• Are capable of leading technical decisions and solving complex engineering problems.
• Have worked without relying entirely on a separate DevOps or Cloud team.

Note : Candidates who have only basic AWS knowledge or rely on a separate DevOps team for deployments and infrastructure management will not be considered.

Test Automation & Framework Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web UI automation frameworks using Playwright (TypeScript / Python / JavaScript) following Page Object Model (POM) architecture
• Implement parallel execution, retry strategies, flaky test analysis, and test isolation for reliable, stable test runs
• Create and manage shared utilities — logging, test data handling, Microsoft Teams/Slack integrations, and HTML/Allure reporting
• Define coding standards, perform code reviews, and onboard team members to the automation framework

CI/CD & Pipeline Integration

• Configure and maintain GitHub Actions workflows for automated test execution — integrate with CI pipelines for reporting, failure screenshots, and alerting
• Set up Git-event-driven test triggers and post structured test result summaries to collaboration channels
• Work with shell scripting and Docker basics to support pipeline reliability and scalability

AI Agent Development & Integration

• Contribute to AI-native test automation pipelines leveraging LLM APIs (Claude API / OpenAI) — including intelligent test selection, auto test generation via Playwright Codegen, and automated defect reporting
• Build or support autonomous agent workflows with multi-step reasoning, tool use, and integration with external APIs (GitHub, Jira, REST APIs)
• Develop and refine prompt engineering strategies to build reliable, deterministic agent behavior
• Deploy and monitor AI agents via FastAPI or serverless functions; handle edge cases and output validation

Quality & Reporting

• Perform functional, regression, smoke, and end-to-end test coverage for web platforms
• Manage test data setup and teardown; generate Allure reports and share structured summaries with stakeholders
• Analyze test failures, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement of test coverage and quality processes

Automation & Testing

• Strong proficiency in Playwright (TypeScript / Python / JavaScript) for web UI automation
• Solid understanding of Page Object Model (POM) and scalable framework design principles — must have designed frameworks, not just written scripts
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Experience with test runners: pytest or Playwright Test Runner
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver is a plus

Languages & Tools

• Proficient in TypeScript and/or Python; familiarity with JavaScript is a plus
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipeline configuration hands-on YAML writing required
• Working knowledge of Shell / Bash scripting
• Familiarity with REST API testing and integrations with tools like GitHub and Jira

AI & LLM Exposure

• Working knowledge of LLM APIs (Claude API / OpenAI) for building AI-powered automation or agent workflows
• Hands-on experience with prompt engineering for reliable, structured agent outputs
• Exposure to MCP (Model Context Protocol) or agent skill-based design patterns
• Familiarity with FastAPI for deploying lightweight agent services

Soft Skills

• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills — must be able to diagnose failures live
• Ability to independently own modules and drive projects with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills; ability to write structured summaries and documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Job Description – Full Stack Developer (React + Node.js)

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Pune

Work Mode: WFO

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on expertise in React and Node.js to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have solid experience building scalable applications, working with production systems, and collaborating in high-performance tech environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using React and Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following OOP/FP and SOLID principles.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (preferably GCP or AWS).
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability in production systems.
• Utilize containerization tools like Docker for efficient development and deployment workflows.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs, including AI APIs and tools.
• Contribute to improving development processes, documentation, and best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with React.js (frontend).
• Solid hands-on experience with Node.js (backend).
• Good understanding of relational databases: PostgreSQL / MySQL.
• Experience working in production environments and debugging live systems.
• Strong understanding of OOP or Functional Programming, and clean coding standards.
• Knowledge of Docker or other containerization tools.
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have

• Experience with Golang or Elixir.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, RabbitMQ, Redis, etc.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Previous experience working with AI APIs or machine learning tools.

Job Title:Full Stack Developer 

Location: Bangalore, India

About Us:

Meraki Labs stands at the forefront of India's deep-tech innovation landscape, operating as a dynamic venture studio established by the visionary entrepreneur Mukesh Bansal. Our core mission revolves around the creation and rapid scaling of AI-first and truly "moonshot" startups, nurturing them from their nascent stages into industry leaders. We achieve this through an intensive, hands-on partnership model, working side-by-side with exceptional founders who possess both groundbreaking ideas and the drive to execute them.

Currently, Meraki Labs is channeling its significant expertise and resources into a particularly ambitious endeavor: a groundbreaking EdTech platform. This initiative is poised to revolutionize the field of education by democratizing access to world-class STEM learning for students globally. Our immediate focus is on fundamentally redefining how physics is taught and experienced, moving beyond traditional methodologies to deliver an immersive, intuitive, and highly effective learning journey that transcends geographical and socioeconomic barriers. Through this platform, we aim to inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators, ensuring that cutting-edge educational resources are within reach of every aspiring learner, everywhere.

Role Overview:

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be at the foundation of building this intelligent learning ecosystem by connecting the front-end experience, backend architecture, and AI-driven components that bring the platform to life. You’ll own key systems that power the AI Tutor, Simulation Lab, and learning content delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly, securely, and at scale. This role is ideal for engineers who love building end-to-end products that blend technology, user experience, and real-time intelligence.

Your Core Impact

• You will build the spine of the platform, ensuring seamless communication between AI models, user interfaces, and data systems.
• You’ll translate learning and AI requirements into tangible, performant product features.
• Your work will directly shape how thousands of students experience physics through our AI Tutor and simulation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Architecture & Backend Development

• Design and implement robust, scalable APIs that power user authentication, course delivery, and AI Tutor integration.
• Build the data pipelines connecting LLM responses, simulation outputs, and learner analytics.
• Create and maintain backend systems that ensure real-time interaction between the AI layer and the front-end interface.
• Ensure security, uptime, and performance across all services.

Front-End Development & User Experience

• Develop responsive, intuitive UIs (React, Next.js or similar) for learning dashboards, course modules, and simulation interfaces.
• Collaborate with product designers to implement layouts for AI chat, video lessons, and real-time lab interactions.
• Ensure smooth cross-device functionality for students accessing the platform on mobile or desktop.

AI Integration & Support

• Work closely with the AI/ML team to integrate the AI Tutor and Simulation Lab outputs within the platform experience.
• Build APIs that pass context, queries, and results between learners, models, and the backend in real time.
• Optimize for low latency and high reliability, ensuring students experience immediate and natural interactions with the AI Tutor.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Build dashboards and data views for educators and product teams to derive insights from learner behavior.
• Implement secure data storage and export pipelines for progress analytics.

Collaboration & Engineering Culture

• Work closely with AI Engineers, Prompt Engineers, and Product Leads to align backend logic with learning outcomes.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and system design decisions.
• Help define engineering best practices that balance innovation, maintainability, and performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Node.js for backend services.
• Hands-on experience with React / Next.js or equivalent modern front-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL), REST APIs, and microservices.
• Experience with real-time data systems (WebSockets or event-driven architectures).
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations or data-intensive backends.
• Knowledge of AWS/GCP/Azure and containerized deployment (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

• Architect, develop and maintain core products and services of the company.
• Create database architecture and best practises for optimization in speed and product operating costs.
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Write effective APIs with high-volume large scale transaction processing capabilities.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure flawless UI and UX is achieved 
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Work with customers in evaluating technical requirements.
• Work closely with the product managers to achieve product vision and goals
• Review work of other developers and contractors, provide feedback and mentoring.
• Assist in the hiring of technical talent.

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role for atleast 3 years 
• In depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, ExpressJS or Restify
• Experience implementing applications using Angular 1 or React
• Experience creating front end applications using HTML5, Angular, LESS/SASS
• Hands on experience with JavaScript Development on both client and server-side
• Automating the building and deploying of code along with continuous integration (Jenkins/Hudson) and version control (SVN, Git)
• Strong experience is deploying and managing application in AWS and Google Cloud
• Creating secure RESTful-based web services in XML and JSON, Javascript, JQuery
• Experience with modern frameworks and design patterns, minimum 2 years experience with MEAN Fullstack paradigm

• Know how to create apis and applications
• Know how to architect and scale databases
• Know how to build front end for applications
• Know how to deploy applications on the cloud

Job Summary

We are looking for developers who can meticulously analyze project requirements and carry forward the development of backend modules which are highly robust and scalable.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Development (Coding).
• Code Management (Code Reviews, Maintaining Code Standards).
• Repository Management (Branches, Tags, Documentations).
• Concept feasibility checks.
• Managing a team of 3 - 5 members.

Qualifications and Skills:

• With 3 -5 years of experience in the technology domain.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated mindset.
• Experience with web technologies such as:
• HTML5/CSS3
• React or Angular (Experience with server side development)
• Java Spring Boot (Preferred)
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Bonus: C# .NET Core, NodeJS
• Strong data structures, algorithms and design patterns knowledge.
• Deep knowledge of web related technologies such as sockets, REST framework, GraphQL (Bonus), etc.
• Experience working in early stage startups (Bonus).
• Experience in real-time communication products.
• Experience in client communications.
• Would be bonus: Experience working with R&D teams, Prototyping, Hypothesis Testing.

Immediate Joining/Notice period-30days

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 3 -5 years

Qualification: BE/BTech/MCA.

Location: HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type

Full-time

• 2+yrs of experience in Frontend Development
• 2yrs of experience in NodeJS Development
• AngularJS (v1.+) proficiency and web development experience using AngularJS
• Good hands on experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven agile environment with varied

Responsibilities:

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
  Develop the frontend and Backend of the Application
• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application
• Constantly and consistently implementing new features and optimize existing ones from controller-level to UI Vigilantly and rapidly fix bugs

Note: Candidate will be working on developing applications using NodeJS

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work on a remote cross-functional team where you’ll play a critical role in designing, planning, development, deployment and observing your code in production.   
• Develop high performance, highly scalable and accessible web applications. Our web app is used by over 20 million educators, students and parents worldwide.  
• Meet tight deadlines in a rapid application development environment.  
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and Operations teams to create and deliver tested features to production.  
• Collaborate with specialists across web, mobile, and operations to achieve a better user experience for our product.  
• Be able to assess and bring in industry information into your decisions and learn new technologies: AWS is releasing new tools every day, there are new open source libraries to vet and you will be a party to helping us vet and pick the best tool for the job.  
• Be willing to work in any area of the codebase if needed, this can include JavaScript/TypeScript/Node, PHP, Java or other technologies.  
• Help staff, build, and form the culture around a team of 5 engineers, a product manager, designer, QAs and associated supporting roles.

Qualifications include:

• Strong CS fundamentals including familiarity with data structures and especially the asynchronous challenges that face JavaScript developers today.   
• Experience developing in at least 2 server side languages (PHP, node.js, …)  
• Experience developing in at least 1 client side JS framework (ReactJS, Angular, …)  
• Experience testing software in alignment with the Test Pyramid.  
• Experience with datastores, either SQL (MySQL preferred) or NoSQL, and the ability to talk deeply about them.  
• Able to identify the source of complex problems occurring as a result of multiple systems interacting (experience with observability tools such as datadog/newrelic is a plus).   
• Experience working on a team of 5 engineers plus supporting roles (e.g. QA, design, etc), preferably as a Senior Software Engineer.  
• Experience with code review, being able to sign-off on another team member’s code ensuring high quality standards.  
• Be self-sustained even when tackling the highest profile, most difficult work across the organization.  
• Willingness to accept responsibility and be accountable not only for your own work but the work of the team as a whole.  
• Experience working with other people’s code, how to dig into it and make tactical changes with minimal side effects.  
• A solid understanding of how to break down user stories and give estimates that include accessibility and security requirements.  
• Be able to see roadblocks far ahead, across many vectors of risk  
• Be a true team player! Ensuring their knowledge and expertise is shared amongst other team members and even cross-team and be willing to seek out opportunities to mentor teammates.  
• A commitment to learning about anything you don’t know on your own and without much supervision.  
• Superior communications, organization and relationship building skills — you’re going to be working on cross-team efforts, so this is essential.  
• Self-motivation as well as ability and desire to learn new technologies, applications, processes, and environments.  
• A belief that delivering code to production is just one step in the process. Observing and owning the code you wrote goes hand in hand with construction.  
• A desire to take on whatever challenge is most important. This could be tackling something you are familiar with, or it could require a deep dive into a whole new world. The key is having the right attitude.