Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Developer with 4 to 6 years of experience to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python programming and be proficient in building scalable, secure, and efficient applications. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain software solutions.

The core responsibilities for the job include the following :

1.Application Development :

- Write clean, efficient, and reusable Python code.

- Develop scalable backend solutions and RESTful APIs.

- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

2.Integration and Database Management :

- Integrate data storage solutions such as SQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases (e. g., MongoDB).

- Work with third-party APIs and libraries to enhance application functionality.

3.Collaboration and Problem-Solving :

- Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and project managers.

- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues promptly.

4.Code Quality and Documentation :

- Adhere to coding standards and best practices.

- Write comprehensive technical documentation and unit tests.

5.Innovation and Optimization :

- Research and implement new technologies and frameworks to improve software performance.

- Identify bottlenecks and devise solutions to optimize performance.

6.Requirements :

- Strong programming skills in Python with 4-6 years of hands-on experience.

- Proficiency in at least one Python web framework (e. g., Django, Flask, FastAPI).

- Experience with RESTful API development and integration.

- Knowledge of database design and management using SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containerization tools like Docker.

- Experience with version control systems like Git.

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

- Knowledge of front-end technologies (e. g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.

- Experience with testing frameworks like Pytest or Unittest.

- Working knowledge of Java is a plus.

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

7.Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of data processing libraries such as Pandas or NumPy.

- Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch (optional but a plus).

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.

- Experience in message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

8.Soft Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

• Good knowledge in PHP , Linux and DB.
• Good knowledge in Laravel, Codeigniter Framework or any Framework.
  
• Good knowledge in Javascript.
• Candidate must have a good experience in Practical PHP, OOPS & SQL concepts.

Responsibilities: 

• Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional applications
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Node JS code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems, Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Triage and resolve complex + systemic issues reported on existing production systems
• Communicate effectively with  product owners, and development team members to facilitate understanding of deliverables, estimates, and prioritization
• Contribute to production deployments, including documentation of technical specifications and release notes
• Designs and develops quality software that conforms to department standards and code style
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code, create automated test cases following TDD/BDD best practices
• Maintain and enhance the existing NodeJS codebase.
• Organize an agile development process that facilitates collaboration, provides transparency, empowers the project team, surfaces and resolves impediments, delivers high-quality software, focuses on delivering business value, and continuously looks to improve.
• Take on a championship role in on-time, high-quality delivery of products through the entire application lifecycle.

What will you work on?

• Architecting clever technical solutions
• Hands-on development using NodeJS and other Javascript frameworks
• Recommend technical frameworks and tech stacks
• Define REST, or GraphQL APIs, document APIs and develop the API handlers
• Design and develop serverless and scalable systems
• Integrate with 3rd party systems
• Create architectural solution prototypes
• Lead the team, code reviews, and problem-solving

What Makes You A Great Fit?

• 5+ years of software experience with Node JS, and Javascript frameworks related to the web stack
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Experience with the use of serverless functions from AWS
• Experience with the architecture of technology systems having hands-on expertise in backend and cloud systems ( AWS, GCP)
• Expertise with NoSQL databases (Mongo, ElasticSearch, Redis) including design of schemas and development for these databases
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in Microservice architecture and development including REST-based APIs.
• Highly collaborative with an affinity for solving complex problems through dialogue with team members.
• Curious, always seeking the whys and hows to gain a deeper and more complete understanding of the business and technology.
• Comfortable with ambiguity can begin to explore and solve complex problems when the problem and solution are not well-defined.
• Ability to multitask, switching between various projects/tasks of different natures and complexity with ease
• Knowledge of git-based workflows such as git-flow
• Experience with Python in addition to the core knowledge of Node JS is a plus
• Chatbot, Machine Learning, Data Science/Big Data experience will be a plus
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Competencies & Behavior

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Implement design thinking for different strategies
• Team player and multitasker
• Attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong experience in cloud server infrastructure
• Ability to work on complex applications, perform product analysis, development tasks of complex web
• Jumping on a call with clients to understand the requirement and profile them the right solution, helping formulate an effective solution and turning it into a working application
• Conducting website performance and unit tests
• Heavy involvement in the requirements gathering, development and operational stages of new projects
• Troubleshoot and debug related application defects with existing and new applications
• Work collaboratively with the team members and train them as and when required.

Do you have what it takes?

·      Proficient in C, C++ development, OS concepts, Data Structures, Distributed computing, and Algorithms.

·      Actively engaged in projects related to architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling).

·      Excellent problem-solving capability with strong fundamentals in Computer Science.

·      Highly proficient in data structures and algorithms.

·      Ability to pick up new technologies rapidly to convert specifications to low level design.

·      Ability to clearly communicate the intent and approach when producing a code design document.

How can you contribute to our success?

·      Develop frontend as well as backend components for delivering product on cloud platforms.

·      Participate in activities that lead up to the code design. This may include activities such as developing prototypes, proof of concept, compare pros and cons of various implementation choices being considered and recommending the most appropriate one.

·      Mentor and influence junior developers to adhere to good coding standards and become quality conscious.

·      Review critical pieces of code that are developed as per this code design.

·      Ensure that the code being delivered is of the highest quality.

·      Ensure appropriate unit tests and functional as well as non-functional tests are considered.

·      Conceptualize and work towards building processes, methodology, and tools to improve team’s ability to deliver high quality software. 

• Building new features using web technologies and frameworks.
• Integrating and improving features that support our large-and-growing user base.
• Ensuring reliability and security of the web application.
• Talking to our mobile app developers and designing how an API method should work.
• Contributing to internal tools that help us manage our users, and content.

• Experience in extensive PHP5 OOP within MVC frameworks like Laravel, MySQL and relational database design.
• Solid grasping HTML and CSS with moderate JavaScript/ AJAX experience.
• The ability to code clean HTML and CSS code by hand if needed.
• Working within CMS platforms - that integrates with MySQL.
• Amazon Web Services (EC2, S3) is a plus Edit Job Description.
• Self motivated and ready for a challenge.
• Passion to learn and to Grow.
• Team member with excellent communication skills.
• A desire to learn new skills and technologies.
• The ability to seek solutions independently.
• The drive to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience 2- 4 Years having strong logical and analytical skills.

Requirement :

• Good knowledge of Java and Spring F/W (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring ORM, Spring Rest, Spring Cloud)
• Good knowledge of relational database design and query via both SQL and ORM (hibernate, spring data)
• Good knowledge of ElasticSearch or other document-oriented database
• Good knowledge of Microservice architecture, including REST API design
• Good knowledge of asynchronous data pipelines using Kafka or AWS SNS/SQS or similar modern messaging framework
• Good knowledge of AWS or other public cloud environment
• Hands-on experience with Redis Cache, Memcache or Ehcache
• Good knowledge of domain-driven design is a huge plus
• Web services & API standards (REST/OAuth/JSON)

Ruby On Rails Developer

Job Description:

· Relevant experience in Rails Web Applications should at least have 2+ Years of Experience

· Good experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript

· Strong experience with Ruby on Rails Frameworks, ActiveRecord, GEMs, CRON jobs, and schedulers

· Develop enhancements on ruby-based web applications

· Experience in working with GitHub integrations and Docker setups.

· Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting existing applications

· Develop and manage APIs, third-party API integrations

· Good knowledge of SQL Server

About Hop:

We are a London, UK based FinTech startup with a subsidiary in India. Hop is working towards building the next generation digital banking platform for seamless and economical currency exchange, with technology at the crux of it. In a technology driven era, many financial services platforms still lack the customer experience and are cumbersome to use. Hop aims at building a ‘state of the art’ tech-centric, customer focused solution.

moneyHOP is India’s first cross-border neo-bank providing millennials the ability to ‘Send’ & ‘Spend’ conveniently and economically across the globe using HOPRemit (An online remittance portal) and HOP app + Card (A multi-currency bank account).

This position is a crucially important position in the firm and the person hired will have the liberty to drive the product and provide direction in line with business needs.

About Individual

Looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technology and has worked with either a start-up or a blue-chip firm in the past.

The candidate needs to be a multi-tasker, highly self-motivated, self-starter and have the ability to work in a high stress environment. He/she should be tech savvy and willing to embrace new technology comfortably.

Ideally, the candidate should have experience working with the technology stack in the scalable and high growth mobile application software.

General Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in backend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to Behaviour Driven Development and experience in programming and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Dependability
• Accountability and Ownership
• Right attitude and growth mindset
• Trust-worthiness
• Ability to embrace new technologies
• Ability to get work done
• Has good code reviewing skills for conformance.
• Has good software testing skills and good code writing skills.

Technical Skills

• Exposure with back-end programming languages with hands on JAVA, Node JS etc along with Spring framework.
• Database administration and management of a hosting environment such as AWS.
• Sound understanding of relational and non-relational DB systems such as MySQL, Post-gres, MongoDB etc.
• Has experience dealing with JIRA (issue tracking tools), Confluence (knowledge management) tools.
• Experience with building and maintaining microservices.
• Experience with building and integrating the core system with external APIS.
• Good to have: Domain knowledge in the BFSI tech stack.
• Has handled scalability and worked on backend security protocols.
• Has worked on both mobile and web development.
• Has experience and inclination to work on architectural design and review.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

1. Contribute in all phases of the software development life cycle.
2. Partake in software and architectural development activities.
3. Conduct software analysis, programming, unit-testing and debugging.
4. Transforming requirements into functional modules.
5. Recommend changes to improve established application processes.
6. Work quickly with a clear bias towards actions and continuous development.
7. Participate in regular code reviews of peers and be open to pairing when necessary.