Product Manager

Job Title: Sr. Node.js Developer

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Job Type: Full Time

Department: MEAN Stack

About Simform:

Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform is a strong partner for Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 5+ countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market.

Simform takes pride in being one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.

Role Overview: 

We are looking for a Sr. Node Developer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued) We're currently seeking a seasoned Senior Node.js Engineer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop reusable, testable, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on unit testing.
• Implement robust security measures and data protection mechanisms across projects.
• Champion the implementation of design patterns such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Actively participate in architecture design sessions and sprint planning meetings, contributing valuable insights.
• Lead code reviews, providing insightful comments and guidance to team members.
• Mentor team members, assisting in debugging complex issues and providing optimal solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience: 4+yrs
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, including core concepts and best practices.
• Extensive experience in developing highly scalable services and APIs using various protocols.
• Proficiency in data modeling and optimizing database performance in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, leveraging technologies like TypeORM, Sequelize, or Knex.
• Proficient in working with frameworks like NestJS, LoopBack, Express, and other TypeScript-based frameworks.
• Strong familiarity with unit testing libraries such as Jest, Mocha, and Chai.
• Expertise in code versioning using Git or Bitbucket.
• Practical experience with Docker for building and deploying microservices.
• Strong command of Linux, including familiarity with server configurations.
• Familiarity with queuing protocols and asynchronous messaging systems.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with frontend JavaScript concepts and frameworks such as ReactJS.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud architectures, particularly on AWS services.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and its associated libraries like Apollo and Prisma.
• Hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with document, key/value, or other non-relational database systems like Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB.
• Ability to build AI-centric applications and work with machine learning models, Langchain, vector databases, embeddings, etc.

Why Join Us:

• Young Team, Thriving Culture
• Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture.
• Well-balanced learning and growth opportunities
• Free health insurance.
• Office facilities with a game zone, in-office kitchen with affordable lunch service, and free snacks.
• Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service.
• Flexible work timing, leaves for life events, WFH, and hybrid options

Job Description:

The candidate should have an Engineering or BSc degree or/and relevant certifications from a reputable institute with 2-16 years of experience. He should be able to work independently and deliver results on schedule. He/She should have good team player skills to collaborate and lead, and share knowledge with others.

The candidate should be interested for a long term stable career to grow with our company and willing to work in 1 PM - 10 PM shift.

.          Should have delivered successful end-to-end development to deployment experience on Web applications and Api’sin last 3-6 years.

.           Must have good experience in Dot net core, MVC, C#, web api, Angular 2+ versions, HTML, CSS, OOPS.

• Experience in MySQL is a must and added advantage to have knowledge of NOSQL database.
• Extensive experience in writing rest full API
• Experience in using version controls such as GIT, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery
• Good to have experience in testing and debugging new programs using Firebug, Fiddler, Insomnia, and Postman Developer tools.
• Good in implementing the business rules in different layers like UI, services, and database.
• Should have 2-4 years’ experience in backend development
• Experience in service-based development using technologies such as Web API and RESTful services. 
• Proficient in S/W Development life cycle, Database Designing, and Database creation. 
• Proficient in writing clean, well-structured code with proper abstraction and reusability.

.         Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage priorities, and take responsibility for delivering to time and quality requirements.

.         Excellent Communication Skills

  Company Profile:

i2k2 Networks is a trusted name in the IT cloud hosting services industry. We help enterprises with cloud migration, cost optimization, support, and fully managed services which helps them to move faster and scale with lower IT costs. i2k2 Networks offers a complete range of cutting-edge solution that drives the Internet-powered business modules. We excel in:

  - Managed IT Services

  - Dedicated Web Servers Hosting

  - Cloud Solutions

  - Email Solutions

  - Enterprise Services

  - Round the clock Technical Support

i2k2 Networks Pvt Ltd.

Required Skillset

·       The candidate should be well-versed in advanced off-page SEO methodologies like link-building, influencer collaboration, guest blogging, and content promotion.

·       Profound knowledge of on-page SEO, such as keyword optimization, meta tags, title improvement, URL structure, user experience, and conversion rate optimization, is necessary.

·       Must have relevant experience in team leadership, workflow organization, and project management.

·       Should be capable of devising, articulating, and implementing successful SEO strategies for enhanced website performance and ranking.

·       Exceptional verbal and written communication aptitude is required for articulate interactions with the team and other stakeholders.

·       Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, is a prerequisite for effective data analytics and reporting.

·       Record-keeping ability and advanced skills in data reporting, with a clear understanding of analytics tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, and Ahrefs, is a must.

·       Should be able to conceptualize innovative solutions for achieving high quality and authoritative link-building.

·       The capability to quickly identify and rectify issues impacting the SEO performance of the website is required.

·      A proven track record in SEO showcasing improved SEO performance is crucial.

Job Description

·       Guide the SEO team in applying best SEO practices to all online content.

·       Oversee and manage SEO team's workflow to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved.

·       Formulate effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies.

·       Undertake keyword research for improving organic SEO rankings.

·       Analyze SEO statistics, including traffic, ranking, clicks, and bounce rates.

·       Establish systems and standards for optimizing all content for SEO.

·       Design strategies and action plans for building high-quality, authoritative backlinks to our website.

·       Monitor and assess search results and performance across major search channels.

·       Execute data analysis to inform SEO strategy and provide enhancements.

·       Regularly track and report on KPIs using tools like Google Analytics, SEMRush, and Ahrefs.

·       Present detailed reports and insights to the team and stakeholders.

·       Communicate SEO strategies and results to the team, clients and stakeholders in a clear, precise manner.

·       Work in collaboration with other departments, such as content, design, and development, to manage SEO strategy.

·        5 years of proven experience in developing applications using TypeScript.

·        In-depth understanding of JavaScript and ES6 features.

·        Hands-on experience in using NodeJS and its ecosystem.

·        Good experience in building Rest APIs

·        Experience using databases like PostgreSQL.

·        Experience in setting up and using TypeScript compilation and linting tools.

·        Experience in using YARN for creating and maintaining JavaScript packages.

·        Working knowledge of Agile software development and the Scrum methodology

For this hire, we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is independently able to architect and build an entire on-demand service platform from scratch. This would require knowledge of and proven experience in Backend (Golang, Python, C/C++, Java, Ruby), Web Frontend (React, Angular, Next, Vue), APIs (nodeJS), Cloud (AWS, GCP) and Database (RDBMS like Postgres and NoSQL)

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Prior experience of having built or been involved in building an on-demand service platform from scratch (think Uber, Ola, Swiggy, Dunzo, etc.)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Guide complex projects autonomously, from technical design to launch
• Write high-quality code (i.e., reliable, readable, efficient, testable), provides quality code reviews, and creates comprehensive tests and quality documentation using software engineering principles. This includes knowledge of data structures, algorithms, programming and associated programming languages and frameworks, and major phases/activities of the software research and development life cycle (e.g., requirements, design, build, experiment, test, debug, deploy, monitor). 
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to other developers
• Participate in architectural and design discussions, and contribute to the development of software engineering practices and standards
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, and identify opportunities to apply them in our products

Requirements:

• Experience with front-end frameworks such as React.js, Vue.js, Next.js or Angular, and back-end frameworks such as Golang, Java, Javascript, Python Node.js, Ruby
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with agile development methodologies, continuous integration and delivery, and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC, etc.)
• Experience creating and implementing well-tested, scalable, performant micro-services and other distributed systems
• Passion for building high-quality software that solves real-world problems
• Ability to learn quickly on the go. We’re looking for software engineers who thrive while learning new technologies and don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. You should be able to easily adapt to meet the needs of our massive growth and rapidly evolving business environment

If You've Got These Skills, Even Better - 

• Experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization juggling multiple dynamic projects

• Design, develop, implement and maintain our core Oracle applications.
• Maintain our SQL / PLSQL processes.
• Ensure DB availability.
• Proactively manage and maintain security standards and controls by creating storage database structures with high-level security features.
• Actively seek to optimise and simplify our architecture.
• Take ownership of performance and capacity monitoring aspects of the DB.
• Execution of data migration jobs and scripts as required.
• Assist the infrastructure team in sizing hardware used for the DB.
• Support and collaborate with product developers.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of disaster recovery plans.
• Work closely with the application vendors, co-ordinate and manage the DBA activities.
• Own and follow up with Vendors/Stakeholders & their DBAs when required.
• Create a reliable backup strategy. Ensure database backups are appropriately
• executed and periodic restorations are exercised to ensure backup quality.
• Determine and document DB policies, procedures and standards.
• Performance testing and evaluation to ensure data security, privacy and integrity.
• Identification of bottle necks and deadlock issues.
• Ensure SLA's & operational KPI’s are met, working as necessary with internal and external support functions when major incidents occur.
• Install upgrades and security patches.
• Alter storage structures to meet the evolving needs of the company.
• Set up database user accounts.
• Train users on how to access the information in the database.
• Find and debug malfunctioning programs affecting the database integrity.
• Create autonomous database backups.
• Regularly update the database security protocols.

Desired Skills:

• Ideally Oracle Certified DB Professional (OCP) with more than 5 years’ experience with Oracle, preferably in a lead role.
• Technical degree preferable (B.E. / B. Tech).
• Must experience with an organisation that has 24x7 reliability on its database.
• Must have experience with Oracle Exadata.
• Must Operating system experience in Linux.
• Must hands on knowledge of Shell scripting on Linux Platform
• Must hands on knowledge of Oracle management tools (Data Guard, RMAN).
• Must hands on knowledge of SQL / PLSQL.
• Experience should include DB design (modelling and normalisation), capacity planning, performance tuning, storage management, back-up and recovery, managing schemas, report generation and DB clustering technologies.
• Knowledge of Partitioning.
• Knowledge of architecture design principles.
• Good problem solver, focused and dedicated developer with ability to work on
• your own as well as with a team.
• Hands on experience with DB standards and end user applications-translating
• capacity requirements into infrastructure deployment technology.
• Strong practical experience of ORACLE in a production environment (Ver 19c).
• Must be a self-starter with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities-

• Deliver technical strategies and solutions, application development, and end-users services
• Lead projects to implement new or enhance existing functionalities including articulating requirements and translating them into effective technical solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with team members across globe and customer stakeholders
• Work collaboratively as a team player to develop mutually acceptable solutions, and act as a mentor to the team
• Solve problems and provide support, taking responsibility to make decisions when appropriate
• Effectively communicate with team members and customers, Be able to articulate technology to a non-technical audience
• Build relationships with technical team members in all offices
• Track and manage dependencies across lines of business and platforms, Maintain technical risks register with mitigations
• Create or maintain architectural artifacts like architectural overview, architectural decisions, integrations diagram, non-functional requirements
• Collaborate with other technical team members and create a forum for sharing knowledge
• Come up with innovative ideas to improve quality in delivery
• Deploy, administer and support Microservices components in a RedHat OpenShift environment
• Should be hands-on and be ready to write complex code while mentoring junior developers to learn
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment and lead by example

• 15-20 years experience working on projects utilizing: Java, Web Development/REST (preferably with Spring), Linux, JUnit, Mocking, Maven, JavaScript, GIT
• Experience in the following areas are preferred – Microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Security with OAuth2, SOAP and SOAP UI, Jenkins configuration, AngularJS, RedHat PaaS (RHEL, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Camel, Fuse)
• Well versed in front end and back end development
• Good understanding of encryption technology
• Knowledge of infrastructure especially cloud infrastructure is desirable
• Should be conversant with DevOps methodologies
• At least 3 years of experience as a technical lead – coaching, presenting architectural/design elements to customers and team members
• Should possess strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Should have experience reviewing code for team members and etching out a concrete code quality plan
• Should have at least two years of experience working on projects using Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Should have 2+ years of experience using JUnit on projects
• Consistent incorporation of best practices and standards while coding; in particular: secure coding practices
• Good Exposure to building secure and scalable applications
• At least 4+ years handling customers directly should have presented architecture artifacts and technical solutions to customers and influenced customers
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills – should be able to influence customer stakeholders and senior management
• Team player and ability to work proactively, provide mentorship and directions to the team and making technical decisions independently

• BE/MCA or equivalent area
• 15-20 years of software industry experience

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Primary stakeholder collaborating with Dir Engineering on software/infrastructure architecture, monitoring/alerting framework and all other architectural level technical issues
• Design and manage implementation of Silvermine’s high performance, scalable, extensible and resilient microservices application stack based of existing, partially migrated monolithic application and for new product development.  Includes:
  • Utilizing either ECS Fargate (no EC2 clusters) or EKS as the orchestration framework – to be tested up to a minimum of 100k concurrent users
  • Exploring, designing and implementing use of on demand compute (Lambda) where appropriate
  • Scalable and redundant data architecture supporting microservices design principles
  • A scalable reverse proxy layer to isolate microservices from managing network connections
  • Utilizing CDN capabilities to offload origin load via an intelligent caching strategy
  • Leveraging best in breed AWS service offerings to enable team to focus on application stack instead of application scaffolding while minimizing operational complexity and cost
  • Monitoring and optimizing of stack for
• Security and monitoring
  • Leverage AWS and 3rd party services to monitor the application stack and data; secure them from DDOS attacks and security breaches; and alert the team in the vent of an incident
  • Using APM and logging tools:
    • Monitor application stack and infrastructure component performance
    • Proactively detect, triage and mitigate stack performance issues
    • Alert upon exception events
    • Provide triaging tools for debugging and Root Cause Analysis.
• Enhance the CI/CD pipeline to support automated testing, a resilient deployment model (e.g., blue-green, canary) and 100% rollback support (including the data layer)
• Development a comprehensive, supportable, repeatable IAC implementation using CloudFormation or Terraform
• Take a leadership role and exhibit expertise in the development of standards, architectural governance, design patterns, best practices and optimization of existing architecture.
• Partner with teams and leaders to provide strategic consultation for business process design/optimization, creating strategic technology road maps, performing rapid prototyping and implementing technical solutions to accelerate the fulfillment of the business strategic vision.
• Staying up to date on emerging technologies (AI, Automation, Cloud etc.) and trends with a clear focus on productivity, ease of use and fit-for-purpose, by researching, testing, and evaluating.
• Providing POCs and product implementation guidelines.
• Applying imagination and innovation by creating, inventing, and implementing new or better approaches, alternatives and breakthrough ideas that are valued by customers within the function.
• Assessing current state of solutions, defining future state needs, identifying gaps and recommending new technology solutions and strategic business execution improvements.
• Overseeing and facilitating the evaluation and selection technology, product standards and the design of standard configurations/implementation patterns.
• Partnering with other architects and solution owners to create standards and set strategies for the enterprise.
• Communicating directly with business colleagues on applying digital workplace technologies to solve identified business challenges.

Skills Required:

• Good mentorship skills to coach and guide the team on AWS DevOps.
• Jenkins, Python, Pipeline as Code, Cloud Formation Templates and Terraform.
• Experience with Dockers, Containers, Lambda and Fargate is a must
• Experience with CI/CD and Release management
• Strong proficiency in PowerShell scripting
• Demonstrable expertise in Java
• Familiarity with REST APIs

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Devops.
• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent degree.
• AWS Certifications is added advantage

• Experience in Web and Mobile Applications.
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ECMAScript 5, 6)
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it (SailsJS, Express)
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.Familiarity with front-end technologies.
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Interaction with multiple data sources.
• Good understanding of SQL syntax.
• 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.
•  Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Knowledge in the field of IOT is good to have.