
Principal Engineer (node.js)
at FinTech Product Development Firm
Your Responsibilities:
- Own the backend stack – Node.Js based, that powers our product
- Collaborate with Backend Developers (Python), Front-end developers, DevOps, and Data Scientists to design and implement new features
- Build and maintain several REST’ful Services/Endpoints which will be used both internally and externally in a Macroservices/Distributed services environment.
- Deploy and monitor the Services/Endpoints ensuring availability and scalability(ability to handle 100X traffic)
- Work on full project lifecycle starting from requirements gathering/understanding the problem to deploying and maintaining the project.
Skills that you bring Along:
- A minimum 8+ years of extensive work experience with Node.Js and related frameworks – particularly Express.Js.
- Extensive experience in designing and maintaining REST’ful API endpoints
- Extensive experience with databases such as Postgres and Mongo.
- Extensive experience in Cloud Infrastructure (AWS based) – e.g. AWS API Gateway, Lambda Functions etc.
- Experience with cache like Redis and/or Memory cache
- Good experience in Microservices/Macroservices or Event driven Architectures
- Good experience with design patterns
- Experience in writing advanced SQL-queries, good knowledge of PL/SQL
- Good understanding of Software Design Principles and domain-driven design
- Good experience with Continuous Delivery and Containerization(Docker)
- Ideally maintaining infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics in a simple manner

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What you'll do:
· Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, RESTful APIs and related backend frameworks
· Assist in the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible
· Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible
· Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Write unit test and improve test coverage.
· Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off
· Mentor junior developers on the team
What we’re looking for:
· Amazing technical instincts. You know how to evaluate and choose the right technology and approach for the job. You have stories you could share about what problem you thought you were solving at first, but through testing and iteration, came to solve a much bigger and better problem that resulted in positive outcomes all-around.
· A love for learning. Technology is continually evolving around us, and you want to keep up to date to ensure we are using the right tech at the right time.
· A love for working in ambiguity—and making sense of it. You can take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate along the way. You don’t form an opinion and sell it as if it’s gospel; this is all about being flexible, agile, dependable, and responsive in the face of many moving parts.
· Confidence, not ego. You have an ability to collaborate with others and see all sides of the coin to come to the best solution for everyone.
· Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities, as necessary
· Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g., personal projects, open-source involvement)
· Enthusiastic embrace of DevOps culture and collaborative software engineering
· Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced, and agile team environment
· Enthusiasm for cloud computing platforms such as AWS or Azure
Basic Qualifications:
· Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University
· At least 4 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript
· At least 2 years of experience building internet facing services
· At least 2 years of experience with AWS and/or OpenShift
· Exposure to some of the following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc.
· Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks
· Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines
· Strong collaboration skills
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with Apache Cordova framework
- Demonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS, Android
· Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containers
Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques
Based on experience, developers will be involved in building different elements of an online music app. Urgent requirement, immediate hiring will be done.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop server-side web applications using Node.js
Write high-quality, testable, and scalable code
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize features
Implement and maintain software design patterns and architecture
Troubleshoot and debug applications
Optimize application performance and scalability
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in web technologies and frameworks
Requirements:
2-4 years of experience in developing server-side web applications using Node.js
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, with a good understanding of its ecosystem
Experience with popular Node.js frameworks such as Express or Hapi
Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
Knowledge of web security best practices and techniques
Experience with Git and other version control systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about developing high-quality, scalable web applications, we encourage you to apply for this position.
· 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer · Deep understanding of server-side code, with experience of developing in Node.js · Must have good knowledge of Express, Rest API, WebSocket, OAuth, OpenID and Node.JS best practices · Must be able to create separate micro-service for each business domain · Experienced in unit testing and should be able to achieve code coverage of 90% plus · Can write complex algorithm with multi-threading as a part of the feature · Experience in writing asynchronous programming · Knowledge of cloud applications like in AWS · Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial · Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment · Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms · Good understanding of security and performance considerations · Understanding of architectural and design patterns · Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases |

About StoreHippo:
We are India’s leading SaaS-based mobile-ready e-commerce platform. Our product provides 360-degree e-commerce solutions for businesses across multiple industry verticals.StoreHippo provides an integrated and comprehensive package of the online store, mobile and web-based applications, payment gateways, and integrated logistics to its prospective customers, which means that they can explore the internet and mobile market while they focus on their core competence- the Business. They do the business, StoreHippo takes care of everything else! We also offer solutions for Global Businesses with features like Multi-Seller Marketplace, Multilingual Stores, IP-based Pricing, and many more advanced features.
We have 2000+ clients spread across the globe like Burger Paints, Wishfull, Career Point, Farm Veda & other brands are our respective clients whom we are providing our resources.
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What you will learn in StoreHippo :
- You’ll work in a variety of languages and technologies, and on multiple parts of our platform including front-end and back-end components. If you enjoy working on APIs, web apps, asynchronous message processing systems, and desktop applications, we would love to hear from you.
- Develop new user-facing features
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end services
What we are looking for:
- Strong understanding of JavaScript.
- Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3
- Design architecture, development, deployment etc.
- Code for fresh development and to troubleshoot in terms of resolving the issues.
- Well versed with agile methodologies and experience on team mentoring and project management.
- Designing and Developing the systems with the right patterns and technology stack.
Mogi I/O (www.mogiio.com), a Delhi based video delivery SaaS venture, is looking for a Full-stack /mean stack developer, both for an internship role.
A candidate should be high performance, high energy. He would work on core video and image tech. Should be a hands-on Full Stack or mean stack coder.
Experience – Any experience in Back end working on NodeJs and MongoDB.
Some core requirements -
- Should be a hands-on Back end- NodeJs and MongoDB, with experience in building real world applications.
- Highly curious, ability to learn and implement new technologies independently
- High ownership and impact-driven, capable of juggling multiple things
- Effective team player, able to mentor and learn from teammates.
Technical Proficiency - MongoDB, Node.js
Location – Work from Office (Saket, Delhi)
Compensation -
10k-12k per month based on interview performance and skill set, opportunity to convert to full time post internship completion.
Pre-Placement Offer(Performance based).
server side technologies to the limits. You will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build the next generation of our mobile related applications.
Node.JS
StartUp Experience

- Building reusable code and libraries for future use
- Participating in all phases of the development and maintenance lifecycle, focusing on speed and efficiency
- Planning and implementing model data structures for scalability
- Working on the maintenance or enhancement of existing data structures
- Designing REST APIs which will be used by multiple clients
What you need to have:
- B.E./ B.Tech/ MCA
- Have experience of building large scale & complex systems with low latency and high availability.
- Have strong experience of working with design patterns & REST APIs.
- Have strong experience of working with Go routines.
- Knowledge of static code analysis tools.
- Must have strong experience with Build and Release management, Agile processes and Estimations.
- Strong understanding of implementing server-side code and designing the data architecture using modern web frameworks.
- Strong understanding of designing database schema.
- Should know about micro-services.
- Writing highly optimised code on server.
- Should be a fast learner and go-getter without any fear of failing.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
- Experience with popular Golang frameworks like Revel.
- Know how of HTML / PHP.
About Role:
- 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. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Implementation of security and data protection
- Integration of data storage solutions such as database, caching servers
Qualification & Skills:
- Strong proficiency with JavaScript and Typescript
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express, StrongLoop, etc
- Proficient in database systems (eg. MySql, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
- Understanding accessibility and security compliance
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- 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




