Senior Backend Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Node.js, AWS, and MongoDB, and a strong pro-activeness and ownership mindset.

Technical Expertise:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and efficient backend services using Node.js (Nest.js).
• Design and manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, and other services.
• Work with MongoDB to design, implement, and maintain high-performance database solutions.
• Leverage Kafka, Docker and serverless technologies like SST to streamline deployments and infrastructure management.
• Optimize application performance and scalability across the stack.
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all development and deployment processes.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with other backend languages like Python and worked on Agentic AI
• Security knowledge and best practices.

Role – Senior Developer (Back End)

Location - Bangalore

Experience 5+ Years

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design & developing products involving Java, JEE, Springboot.
• Object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Deep insight of Java and JEE internals such as memory management, transaction management, etc.
• Design and develop features and modules for mission-critical applications.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Mentoring and guiding the team members.
• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and bring in optimal flow for rapidly changing design/ technology.
• Implementation of API.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in strong core java & J2EE skill
•  5+ years of experience in Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience in Spring and REST/SOAP services
• Strong knowledge in Java web application design and development
• Strong knowledge of Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Spring integration, Spring Security, etc.), JPA, RESTful APIs
• Experience with design and development of highly available, distributed and scalable transactional enterprise systems
• Results oriented and focused on meeting deliverable timelines.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS.
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture.
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible.
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability.
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required:

• At least 2.5 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database.
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database.
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j.
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks.
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications.
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms.
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.
• Experience building a large-scale social or location-based app.

We are looking for a Software Engineer responsible for the development of backend APIs, services. Your primary focus will be the development of REST APIs and Unit-tests for code. You will be working alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Requirements:

• Sound knowledge in web application development using Node, JavaScript.
• Designing and creating RESTful APIs.
• 3-4 years of experience in node and javascript.
• Experience with databases like Elasticsearch, Redis.
• Experience using best coding practices, design patterns.
• Must have very good analytical skills.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Basic Knowledge in JIRA.
• Good to have familiarity with Docker.
• Good to have knowledge in Kafka, WSO2 Siddhi.

Hiring Java Architects/ Tech Leads with expertise in Microservices, and Spring Framework. Experience of 8-10 yrs.

Notice Period - immediate to 45 days joiners only

Location - Bangalore and Chennai

• Should be a Backend Developer - Python only
• Should be MCA/B.Tech IT
• Should have Database Knowledge
• Should have DJango Knowledge
• Writing effective, scalable code
• Good Communication

• Creating, designing and developing data models
• Prepare plans for all ETL (Extract/Transformation/Load) procedures and architectures
• Validating results and creating business reports
• Monitoring and tuning data loads and queries
• Develop and prepare a schedule for a new data warehouse
• Analyze large databases and recommend appropriate optimization for the same
• Administer all requirements and design various functional specifications for data
• Provide support to the Software Development Life cycle
• Prepare various code designs and ensure efficient implementation of the same
• Evaluate all codes and ensure the quality of all project deliverables
• Monitor data warehouse work and provide subject matter expertise
• Hands-on BI practices, data structures, data modeling, SQL skills

Hard Skills for a Data Warehouse Developer:

• Hands-on experience with ETL tools e.g., DataStage, Informatica, Pentaho, Talend
• Sound knowledge of https://www.freelancermap.com/it-projects/sql-1084" target="_blank">SQL
• Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle, DB2, and SQL
• Experience using Data Warehouse platforms e.g., SAP, Birst
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing Data Warehouse solutions
• Project management and system development methodology
• Ability to proactively research solutions and best practices

Soft Skills for Data Warehouse Developers:

• Excellent Analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to work on a team, as well as independently

About us:

Strata is a commercial real estate investment platform that offers investors the opportunity to invest in pre-leased commercial assets such as offices, warehouses, and retail spaces across India.

We are one of the fastest-growing PropTech platforms in India and are backed by Elevation Capital, Mayfield, Kotak Investment Advisors, Gruhas (a venture by Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha) and DLF Family Office.

Our headquarter is in Bangalore, India.

We are a small yet close-knit team of 35+ people.

About you:

You have a knack for product and strongly equipped with engineering skills to make it a reality. You don’t jump into implementation unless you have clearly understood the problem/requirements and have a written design. You don’t hesitate asking questions and giving critical reviews while respecting others’ opinions. You are a fearless engineer, and not afraid to fail, not on production though ;) You have a strong sense of ownership. You have a startup experience. You don’t feel annoyed if required to work on off days in case of production incidents (no development).

Your responsibilities:

You will primarily work on the backend maintaining the existing platform and writing new enhancements and features. Apart from your own features, as a senior member of the team you will be expected to be actively involved in overall design discussions and peer code reviews. You will factor in extensibility, maintainability, scalability and security in designs and code. You will ensure that best engineering practices are followed. You will support your team members when they are facing challenges, and mentor them when appropriate. You will strive for overall engineering excellence.

Must-have Skills:

• 4-8 years of total experience
• 2+ years of experience in Django and DRF. You must be pro at it. The team will be looking up to you for making most out of DRF.
• Designing and building  scalable web applications
• Good understanding of REST principles
• SQL database design and queries
• Working knowledge of AWS

Good-To-Have Skills:

• Angular or any other JavaScript frontend framework
• Designing microservices
• DevOps experience

FAQ's.

1. Your technology ingredients?

Programming languages:
Our backend is written in Python using Django framework. And the frontend is in AngularJS. Currently there is no mobile app.

Infrastructure:
We are an AWS shop and use their services for most needs, Docker for containerization and ECS as orchestrator, RDS as database, S3 for storage and SQS as messaging backend.

Other tools:
BitBucket for Git and CI/CD pipeline, Trello for project management; and Google Meets and Slack for communication.

2. Your hiring plan?

Currently the engineering team comprises of 3 engineers, and we plan to grow it to 8 by the end of 2021.

3. Your Interview process?

We will try to finish the process within two weeks. In case we can’t go ahead with  your candidature, we will clearly and immediately let you know. But in case of competing applications, we may request you to wait for a week or two.

1. 15 minutes introductory call to discuss requirements and expectations
2. 30 minutes online coding assignment on a screen sharing session
3. 1 hour technical interview covering problem solving, code review and aptitude
4. 15 minutes call with co-founder for final discussion

In case of inability to come to a conclusion from either side, we may go for an additional round.

4. Your WFH and WFO policy?

Due to Covid-19 the team is working from home and will continue till March-2022. After that we will work from the Bangalore or Pune office (yet to be finalised). You should be open to relocate to any of the cities.

5. Your funding status?

In March 2020, Strata raised $1.5 million in seed funding; and $6 million in Series-A in July 2021.