Senior Appian Developer

Unico Connect is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our team. In this role, you will work on a wide range of exciting projects, from building robust backend systems with Node.js to exploring NoCode platforms and integrating AI tools & solutions. 

Responsibilities

1. Node.js Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and RESTful APIs using Node.js. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of server-side applications.
2. Relational Databases: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) to design, create, and optimize database structures, and implement data models.
3. NoCode Platforms: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore and evaluate NoCode platforms for rapid application development and automation.
4. OpenAI API Integration: Utilize OpenAI APIs to integrate language generation and understanding capabilities into our applications.
5. Language Model Exploration: Perform exploratory tasks related to Language Models, such as creating and fine-tuning models, and experimenting with various use cases.
6. Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and ensure the efficient use of resources.
7. Security: Implement best practices for data security and access control, including user authentication and authorization.
8. Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation, including API documentation and database schemas.
9. Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and best practices are followed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of proven experience as a Node.js developer with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.
• Solid experience with relational databases, including database design and SQL.
• Familiarity with NoCode platforms or a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Experience working with cloud services such as AWS or GCP, setting up instances, deploying applications. 
• Experience in implementing API caching using Redis or similar.  
• Understanding of OpenAI APIs and a strong interest in Language Model technologies.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and server-side scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with implementing queue management systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS.
• Previous experience working with natural language processing (NLP) technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Skills

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• RESTful

Software Architect

Bangalore, India / Engineering/ Full-time

Job Overview:

As a Software Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend solutions for our software applications. You will be responsible for making strategic technical decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products with scalable backend infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

• System Architecture:
• Design and architect scalable, efficient, and maintainable backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Backend Development:
• Lead the development of backend components, modules, and features primarily on Ruby on Rails tech stack and also be open to contribute in other tech stacks based on Java/Kotlin and Python.
• Implement and maintain APIs, data models, and database structures to support application functionality.
• Performance Optimization:
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system response times and resource utilization.
• Implement caching strategies and other performance optimization techniques.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate frontend and backend components seamlessly.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Security and Compliance:
• Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard sensitive data.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure compliance and security standards are met.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the backend architecture, APIs, and development processes.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the evolution of development methodologies and practices.

Qualifications:

• Overall 10+ years of experience, with 2+ years as a Software Architect with a focus on backend development using Ruby on Rails.
• In-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails framework, database design, and API development.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and security considerations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide development teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Bonus points:

• Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks(ReactJs).
• Experience with other programming languages.(Kotlin/Python)
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.(AWS, Kubernetes, )

Join us in revolutionizing the way software solutions are developed, and contribute to building cutting-edge applications that make a positive impact on our users and the industry.

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our Technology team. You will be responsible for the server-side of our web applications. You’ll be working closely with our engineers to ensure system consistency and improve user experience.

You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong experience with backend technologies (PHP / Laravel framework)
• Deep understanding of REST API design and WebSockets
• Confident handling of Git, IntelliJ/Eclipse, Docker and/or Kubernetes, Maven, Jenkins or comparable tools
• You have knowledge in the development of a micro service architecture with modern technologies
• Apply software best practices such as CI/CD, TDD and clean code principles
• Eager to learn new technologies and concepts and aspiration to constantly improve yourself
• Experience in working with APIs, both third-party and custom written
• Good understanding of applications building and debugging with reusability and modularity in mind
• A structured, creative, and solution-oriented way of working

Responsibilities

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate solutions
• 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
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Write technical documentation
• Work with data scientists and analysts to improve the product

3+ years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS. Should be well versed with its asynchronous nature, event loop, promises, and callbacks.

Node expressProficient in Node.js and working knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, HTML, CSS, and frameworks ( React.js)

Experience in Node JS MVC framework and Rest API frameworks like Express.

Experience developing desktops.

Experience in Mongo DB.

Familiarity with using AWS components.

Postman for documenting/testing APIs.

Responsibilities:

• Design and create services and system architecture for your projects, while working.
• Closely with the product, design and engineering team.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products.
• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.
• Own services related to OkCredit features in active development.
• Develop and deploy required services responsible for evolution of the overall product.
• Do server side development in golang/python preferably (or any other language).
• Deploying stuff in production in docker containers.
• Write tests.
• Invent awesome stuff to make your job easier

• Motivation to design and build reliable, elegant backend services.
• At least 2 - 5 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in GoLang is MANDATORY.
• Familiarity with infrastructure concepts related to docker, kubernetes is preferred.
• Familiarity with Protocol buffers. Protocol buffers are now OkCredit's lingua franca for data.
• Familiarity with message-oriented middleware like rabbitmq, google pubsub.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like gcp, aws etc.

Role : Full-Time Individual Contributor (IC)

Reporting to : Solution Architect / Program Manager / COE Head

Location : Noida, Delhi NCR

Shift : Normal Day shift with some overlap with US timezones

Experience : 4-7 years

Education : BTech/ BE / MCA / MSc Computer Science

Industry - Product Engineering Services or Enterprise Software Companies

Primary Skills - Java 8/9, Core Java, Design patterns (more than Singleton & Factory), Webservices development REST/SOAP, XML & JSON manipulation, CI/CD

Secondary Skills - Jenkins, Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SAP JCo library

Certifications (Optional) : OCPJP (the Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer) / Google Professional Cloud Developer

Required Experience:

● Must have integration component development experience using Java 8/9 technologies and service-oriented architecture (SOA)

● Must have in-depth knowledge of design patterns and integration architecture

● Experience with developing solutions on Google Cloud Platform will be an added advantage.

● Should have good hands-on experience with Software Engineering tools viz. Eclipse, NetBeans, JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket, SVN etc.

● Should be very well verse with current technology trends in IT Solutions e.g. Cloud Platform Development, DevOps, Low Code solutions, Intelligent Automation.

Good to Have:

● Experience of developing 3-4 integration adapters/connectors for enterprise applications (ERP, CRM, HCM, SCM, Billing etc.) using industry standard frameworks and methodologies following Agile/Scrum.

Non-Technical/ Behavioral competencies required:

● Must have worked with US/Europe based clients in onsite/offshore delivery model

● Should have very good verbal and written communication, technical articulation, listening and presentation skills

● Should have proven analytical and problem solving skills

● Should have demonstrated effective task prioritization, time management and internal/external stakeholder management skills

● Should be a quick learner, self starter, go-getter and team player

● Should have experience of working under stringent deadlines in a Matrix organization structure

● Should have demonstrated appreciable Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) in past organizations

Job Responsibilities:

● Writing the design specifications and user stories for the functionalities assigned.

● Develop assigned components / classes and assist QA team in writing the test cases

● Create and maintain coding best practices and do peer code / solution reviews

● Participate in Daily Scrum calls, Scrum Planning, Retro and Demos meetings

● Bring out technical/design/architectural challenges/risks during execution, develop action plan for mitigation and aversion of identified risks

● Comply with development processes, documentation templates and tools prescribed by CloudSufi or and its clients

● Work with other teams and Architects in the organization and assist them on technical Issues/Demos/POCs and proposal writing for prospective clients

● Contribute towards the creation of knowledge repository, reusable assets/solution accelerators and IPs

● Provide feedback to junior developers and be a coach and mentor for them

● Provide training sessions on the latest technologies and topics to others employees in the organization

● Participate in organization development activities time to time - Interviews, CSR/Employee engagement activities, participation in business events/conferences, implementation of new policies, systems and procedures as decided by Management team.

Position Responsibilities:
1.     Design, implementation, and deployment of applications
2.     Expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices.
3.     Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
4.     Work extensively with cross-functional teams across.
5.     Work with the business team and project managers to convert functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
6.     The ideal candidate will be a leader, builder, and operator. He/she should be able to operate in a very fast-paced environment where time to hit the market is supercritical.

Desired Candidate profile: 
1.     A Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education from Elite College or institution and work experience.
2.     4+ years of Software Development experience.
3.     Excellent object-oriented design and coding skills (Java, C++ on a UNIX or Linux platform).
4.     Very strong software development background including design patterns, data structures, test-driven development.
5.     Ability to design and implement systems end to end on your own while maintaining highest coding standards.
6.     Excellent knowledge of design patterns and ability to reflect it in their code.
7.     Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers on the same.
8.     Mandatory work experience in skills sets: REST API, JDBC, RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
9.     Solid Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
10.  Software development experience in Servlet, JSP, Spring, AWS, S3, SQS, building web services and highly scalable applications or Google Cloud Suite.
11.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.