


Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work on a remote cross-functional team where you’ll play a critical role in designing, planning, development, deployment and observing your code in production.
- Develop high performance, highly scalable and accessible web applications. Our web app is used by over 20 million educators, students and parents worldwide.
- Meet tight deadlines in a rapid application development environment.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and Operations teams to create and deliver tested features to production.
- Collaborate with specialists across web, mobile, and operations to achieve a better user experience for our product.
- Be able to assess and bring in industry information into your decisions and learn new technologies: AWS is releasing new tools every day, there are new open source libraries to vet and you will be a party to helping us vet and pick the best tool for the job.
- Be willing to work in any area of the codebase if needed, this can include JavaScript/TypeScript/Node, PHP, Java or other technologies.
- Help staff, build, and form the culture around a team of 5 engineers, a product manager, designer, QAs and associated supporting roles.
Requirements:
Qualifications include:
- Strong CS fundamentals including familiarity with data structures and especially the asynchronous challenges that face JavaScript developers today.
- Experience developing in at least 2 server side languages (PHP, node.js, …)
- Experience developing in at least 1 client side JS framework (ReactJS, Angular, …)
- Experience testing software in alignment with the Test Pyramid.
- Experience with datastores, either SQL (MySQL preferred) or NoSQL, and the ability to talk deeply about them.
- Able to identify the source of complex problems occurring as a result of multiple systems interacting (experience with observability tools such as datadog/newrelic is a plus).
- Experience working on a team of 5 engineers plus supporting roles (e.g. QA, design, etc), preferably as a Senior Software Engineer.
- Experience with code review, being able to sign-off on another team member’s code ensuring high quality standards.
- Be self-sustained even when tackling the highest profile, most difficult work across the organization.
- Willingness to accept responsibility and be accountable not only for your own work but the work of the team as a whole.
- Experience working with other people’s code, how to dig into it and make tactical changes with minimal side effects.
- A solid understanding of how to break down user stories and give estimates that include accessibility and security requirements.
- Be able to see roadblocks far ahead, across many vectors of risk
- Be a true team player! Ensuring their knowledge and expertise is shared amongst other team members and even cross-team and be willing to seek out opportunities to mentor teammates.
- A commitment to learning about anything you don’t know on your own and without much supervision.
- Superior communications, organization and relationship building skills — you’re going to be working on cross-team efforts, so this is essential.
- Self-motivation as well as ability and desire to learn new technologies, applications, processes, and environments.
- A belief that delivering code to production is just one step in the process. Observing and owning the code you wrote goes hand in hand with construction.
- A desire to take on whatever challenge is most important. This could be tackling something you are familiar with, or it could require a deep dive into a whole new world. The key is having the right attitude.

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About the Role :
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Developer with a strong background in SaaS product development and expertise in designing scalable, secure, and resilient systems. You will lead the technical architecture of our cloud-native platforms, manage cross-functional
engineering efforts, and implement best practices across backend, frontend, and infrastructure layers.
This is a leadership role based on-site in Jaipur and ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex system challenges and building high-impact software.
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the design and implementation of scalable SaaS application architecture
● Architect and develop solutions using Laravel, NestJS, Node.js, and AWS
● Build and manage microservices and serverless infrastructure for high availability and maintainability
● Implement and manage asynchronous and parallel request handling for optimized system performance
● Design and scale load handling and queue management systems using BullMQ and Redis
● Develop and integrate real-time data workflows using webhooks and external APIs
● Configure and manage Node.js clusters for performance and fault tolerance
● Collaborate with frontend developers working on React and Vue.js to deliver seamless UI/backend integration
● Ensure code quality, observability, and maintainability across services
● Monitor, debug, and resolve issues in production using logs and performance tracking tools
● Drive CI/CD implementation, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
● 5 - 7 years of experience in full-stack or backend software development
● Proven experience as a Lead Developer on SaaS products
● Proficient in Laravel, NestJS, and Node.js
● Deep understanding of BullMQ, Redis, and message/queue-based architectures
● Experience with asynchronous processing, parallel request handling, and load distribution
● Proficient in microservices and serverless architecture patterns
● Strong command of AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch)
● Hands-on experience with webhooks, job queues, background tasks, and rate-limiting strategies
● Familiarity with Node.js cluster mode and scaling strategies
● Solid experience in debugging, tracing, and performance monitoring
● Frontend integration experience with React or Vue.js (please specify your exposure)
● Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
● Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
● Exposure to event-driven architecture and multi-tenant SaaS platforms
● Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic



Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in professional Web Development
- Proven software development experience in Core PHP, Codeigniter, WordPress; Laravel is a plus.
- Must have 2+ yrs experience in VueJs.
- Experience in ReactJs, NodeJs is a plus.
- Excellent Software Design and Architecting capabilities
- Complete familiarity with client-side scripting and Angular JS, Ember JS , JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
- Complete familiarity and expertise in web markup, including HTML5, CSS3.
- Expertise in third party API integration - payment gateways, Storage, Streaming services, etc.
- Complete familiarity and experience working with JSON / XML and REST API structure
- Familiar with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment technologies such as Bitbucket, Jenkins and Git
- AWS/Google Cloud Deployment is a must; Devops capability is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of relational databases, version control tools and of developing web services.
- Sound Database experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL experience
- A sound knowledge of Object-Oriented (OOPS) Programming & Design Pattern.
- Agile and Iterative (TDD) development expertise.

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- User Interface (UI) Design: Designing the user interface of web applications to ensure they are visually appealing and user-friendly.
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- JavaScript: Writing client-side code to add interactivity and functionality to web applications. Knowledge of popular JavaScript frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, or Vue.js is often required.
- Back-end Development:
- Server-side Programming: Developing server-side logic and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) using programming languages like Python, Java, Ruby, Node.Js(Node), or React Js(React).
- Database Management: Designing and managing databases, including creating schemas, writing SQL queries, and using database management systems like MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
- Server Configuration: Setting up and configuring web servers, such as Apache, Nginx, or IIS, and deploying applications.
- Integration and APIs:
- Building and integrating third-party APIs and services into web applications.
- Developing RESTful or GraphQL APIs to allow communication between the front-end and back-end components.
- Version Control:
- Using version control systems like Git to track changes in code and collaborate with other developers.
- Security:
- Ensuring the security of web applications by implementing authentication, authorization, and other security measures.
- Protecting against common web vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
- Testing and Debugging:
- Writing unit tests, integration tests, and performing debugging to ensure the reliability and quality of the code.
- Deployment and DevOps:
- Deploying web applications to production servers and managing the deployment process.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), is often beneficial.
- Performance Optimization:
- Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in web applications to ensure optimal speed and responsiveness.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborating with designers, product managers, and other team members to understand project requirements and deliver functional solutions.
- Maintenance and Updates:
- Regularly updating and maintaining web applications to ensure they remain compatible with evolving technologies and security standards.
- Documentation:
- Creating documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture to facilitate future development and troubleshooting.
- Problem Solving:
- Full-stack developers need strong problem-solving skills to diagnose issues, implement solutions, and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Continuous Learning:
- Staying updated with the latest web development trends, tools, and technologies to enhance skills and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
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Technical Manager: We are looking for someone who can report to the firm’s chief technology officer, the technical lead is a full-time position that participates in all phases of the project lifecycle and consistently delivers business value to our clients. The technical lead is a leader within our client-facing project delivery team structure and sets best practices, approach and direction for the technical aspects of our practice. The ideal candidate has a passion for the web and higher education and is a champion for Laravel or similar frameworks. And guide our passionate Software Developers to design, develop robust products. Candidates should be open minded to new solutions, forward thinking and strong ability to adapt. As a Lead, you’ll work closely with our engineers to ensure system consistency and improve user experience. Ultimately, you should be able to lead, develop and maintain functional and stable web applications to meet our company’s needs along with managing the team.
Primary Responsibilities
In partnership with the strategist and CTO, co-leads the strategy phase of client projects including discovery, evaluating and recommending technical solution alternatives and howe our product can be the solution to the various potential issues. Devising a cohesive strategy/approach for the project, and writing a top-quality strategy report.
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Participates in pre-project business development activities including writing proposals, developing price estimates, and delivering pitches for new work.
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Participates in pre-project business development activities including writing proposals, developing price estimates, and delivering pitches for new work.
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In partnership with the other technical lead, sets direction for all aspects of our technology practice.
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Leads and advances our growing Laravel practice.
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Responsible for various aspects of ongoing support and maintenance engagements. Partners with project managers and web developers to successfully manage these client relationships
- Understand requirements & plan the architecture for frontend/backend of the application
- Plan out the contracts & APIs for communication of various components.
- Work on integration of any external libraries and tools as per required by the application needs
- Working with modern tools to make the application more robust, efficient and scalable
Client Management Responsibilities:
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Understands each client’s organizational goals and objectives.
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Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
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Seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
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Delivers training to client personnel of various skill levels and technical capabilities.
Communication Responsibilities:
- Delivers engaging, informative and well-organized presentations.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to tactfully communicate difficult/sensitive information.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills.
- Elicits cooperation from a variety of sources including Froogal management and client
team members.
- Comfortable using teleconferencing and web-based technology to communicate with our
Clients.
Other Responsibilities:
- Helps team members progress toward their professional development goals.
- Defines and disseminates technology best practices.
- Ensures we are proactive in our pursuit of new solutions and innovation within our
technology practice.
- Advances the firm’s thought leadership, specifically around web technologies, via the
mStoner blog, social media outlets and industry events and conferences.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming & its implementation in any programming language. Knowledge of PHP and/or JS is a plus
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- Fluency and Hands-on Experience on Laravel 5+ PHP Framework (specially working with Eloquent Models/Collections) and/or React/Redux is a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of relational databases such as MySQL and/or NoSql based DB such as MongoDB.
- Experience in JavaScript. Vue JS/React JS is a plus


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Candidate must be familiar with the javascript tech stack
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NodeJS or ReactJS or AngularJS knowledge is desired
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SQL and NoSQL database hands-on production grade experience is desired
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Candidate should be familiar with the version control system and working in a team
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Working experience with Message Queue, Mirco service architecture, Docker containers would be a great advantage.
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Experience designing and developing complex systems that can handle variable load would be an added advantage
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Familiarity with AWS services, deploying and managing workloads would be advantageous


