Senior Fullstack Developer

A niche, specialist position in an interdisciplinary team focused on end-to-end solutions. Nature of projects range from proof-of-concept innovative applications, parallel implementations per end user requests, scaling up and continuous monitoring for improvements. Majority of the projects will be focused on providing automation solutions via both custom solutions and adapting machine learning generic standards to specific use cases/domains.

Clientele includes major publishers from the US and Europe, pharmaceutical bigwigs and government funded projects.

As a Senior Fullstack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and performant web applications using modern technologies. You will work with cutting-edge tools and cloud infrastructure (primarily Google Cloud) and implement robust back-end services with React JS with Typescript, Koa.js, MongoDB, and Redis, while ensuring reliable and efficient monitoring with OpenTelemetry and logging with Bunyan. Your expertise in CI/CD pipelines and modern testing frameworks will be key to maintaining a smooth and efficient software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fullstack Development: Design, develop, and maintain web applications using JavaScript (Node.js for back-end and React.js with Typescript for front-end).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage Google Cloud services (like Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, etc.) to build scalable and resilient cloud solutions.
• API Development: Implement RESTful APIs and microservices with Koa.js, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Database Management: Manage MongoDB databases for storing and retrieving application data, and use Redis for caching and session management.
• Logging and Monitoring: Utilize Bunyan for structured logging and OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and monitoring to ensure system health and performance.
• CI/CD: Design, implement, and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment, ensuring fast and reliable code delivery.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Write unit and integration tests using Jest, Mocha, and React Testing Library to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end and back-end engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions, following agile development practices.
• Optimization & Scaling: Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot production issues, and scale the system as needed.
• Code Reviews & Mentorship: Conduct peer code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior developers to improve team efficiency and code quality.

Must-Have Skills:

• Google Cloud (GCP): Hands-on experience with various Google Cloud services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Firestore, etc.) for building scalable applications.
• React.js: Strong experience in building modern, responsive user interfaces with React.js and Typescript
• Koa.js: Strong experience in building web servers and APIs with Koa.js.
• MongoDB & Redis: Proficiency in working with MongoDB (NoSQL databases) and Redis for caching and session management.
• Bunyan: Experience using Bunyan for structured logging and tracking application events.
• OpenTelemetry Ecosystem: Hands-on experience with the OpenTelemetry ecosystem for monitoring and distributed tracing.
• CI/CD: Proficient in setting up CI/CD pipelines using tools like CircleCI, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Testing Frameworks: Solid understanding and experience with Jest, Mocha, and React Testing Library for testing both back-end and front-end applications.
• JavaScript & Node.js: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), and experience working with Node.js for back-end services.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of other logging and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience as a Fullstack Developer.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development of our across all phases of software and web development including ideation, prototyping, design, production, and maintenance.
• Work closely with founders and internal/external stakeholders to build products, tools, and services from scratch and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Be actively involved in requirements gathering, customer interviews and the creation of robust product solutions.
• Brainstorm and lay the foundations of the technology and architectural roadmap as well as the development processes.
• Share your technical expertise to help the team make thoughtful and scalable design decisions and identify performance bottlenecks to troubleshoot quickly.
• Manage product development priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Hire and manage a small team of engineers (internal/outsourced).
• Ensure high-performant and responsive web applications and websites.

Skills & Qualities we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• 4-7 years of experience as a full-stack developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers) at a fast-paced, preferably early / growth stage start-up.
• Proficient with frontend technologies - HTML, CSS, JavaScript & ReactJS/VueJS.
• Proficient with backend technologies - Java/NodeJs/Golang/Python/Ruby.
• Hands-on experience working with any cloud AWS/GCP/Azure/DigitalOcean.
• Knowledge of codebases and version control systems (Git).
• Well-versed with SQL database design & RDBMS concepts.
• Strong arithmetic reasoning, logical and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of code quality maintenance and performance analysis.

Main duties/responsibilities

• Design & implement good quality software and databases as per the software specification.
• Participate in effort estimations.
• Participate in design discussions and own module designs.
• Effective troubleshooting of technical issues and bugs.
• Package deployment and release management.
• Provides technical support to customers.
• Provides training and guidance to the new developers and junior team members.
• Participate in Requirement discussions.
• Participate in Project related meetings if required.

Technical Knowledge

• Hands on experience in Angular ,HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Hands on experience in Node.js.
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• RDBMS and Document Database.
• Hand on experience in AWS services, DevOps, GIT, Agile and Jira will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in the relevant field.

Roles and Responsibilities 

1) Understand client requirements and functionalities. 

2) Write well-designed, testable, efficient code. 

3) Responsible for solving complex technical issues. 

4) Ensure quality projects are delivered within defined timelines. 

5) Active involvement in client communication to understand functional requirements. 

6) Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation and other deliverables. 

Required Skills 

1) Good experience in React/Angular

2) Hand on Node.JS./Express JS 

3) Database : MYSQL/MongoDB 

4) Experience in Java Script, Typescript. 

5)Good experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Jquery 

6) Experience working in an Agile environment. 

7) Good communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building a website based on the given requirements and ensure it’s successfully deployed
• Responsible for designing, planning, and testing new web pages and site features
• A propensity for brainstorming and coming up with solutions to open-ended problems
• Work closely with other teams, and project managers, to understand all stakeholders’ requirements and ensure that all specifications and requirements are met in final development
• Troubleshoot and solve problems related to website functionality
• Takes ownership of initiatives and drives them to completion.
• Desire to learn and dive deep into new technologies on the job, especially around modern data storage and streaming open source systems
• Responsible for creating, optimizing, and managing REST APIs
• Create website content and enhance website usability and visibility
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and testing for mobile responsiveness
• Ability to integrate payment processing and search functionality software solutions
• Stay up-to-date with technological advancements and the latest coding practices
• Collaborate with the team of designers, content managers, and developers to determine site goals, functionality, and layout
• Monitor website traffic and overall system’s health with Google analytics to ensure high GTmetrix score
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Develop server-side logic and APIs that integrate with front-end applications.
• Architect and design complex database structures and data models.
• Develop and implement backend systems to support scalable and high-performance web applications.
• Create automated tests to ensure system stability and performance.
• Ensure security and data privacy measures are maintained throughout the development process.
• Maintain an up-to-date changelog for all new, updated, and fixed changes.
• Ability to document and manage all the software design, requirements, reusable & transferable code, and other technical aspects of the project.
• Create and convert storyboards and wireframes into high-quality full-stack code
• Write, execute, and maintain clean, reusable, and scalable code
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Implement security and data protection
• Ensure code that is platform and device-agnostic

EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• B.Tech. / BE / MS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Expertise in MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js)
• Should have prior working experience of at least 3 years as web developer or full stack developer
• Should have done projects in e-commerce or have preferably worked with companies operating in e-commerce
• Should have expert-level knowledge in implementing frontend technologies
• Should have worked in creating backend and have deep understanding of frameworks
• Experience in the complete product development life cycle
• Hands-on experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JQuery, JSON, PHP, XML
• Proficiency in databases, including analytical (e.g., mySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Hive, Elastic etc.)
• Knowledge of architecting or implementing search APIs
• Great understanding of data modeling and RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft office tools : excel, word, powerpoint etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design (Web, Mobile & App)
• Should be a self starter and have ability to work without being supervised
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Experience building high throughput/low latency systems.
• Knowledge of big data systems such as Cassandra, Elastic, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Should be willing to be a part of a small team and working in fast-paced environment
• Should be highly passionate about building products that create a significant impact.
• Should have experience in user experience design, website optimization techniques and different PIM tools

Dare2Compete is looking for MEAN, MERN, and LAMP Stack Developers. Developer responsibilities include building our application from concept all the way to completion from the bottom up, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function.

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using the best software development practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases 
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our products
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• End-to-end management and coding of all our products and services
• To make products modular, flexible, scalable and robust

Our Tech Stack: 

• AngularJS 10
• React
• PHP Laravel
• Mongo DB
• Express.js 
• NodeJS
• MYSQL 8
• NoSQL DB
• Linux OS
• Apache
• Amazon AWS services – EC2, WAF, EBS, SNS, SES, Lambda, Fargate, etc.
• The whole ecosystem of AWS
• And many more…

Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Must have at least 1 year of experience to a maximum of 10 years of experience in the technologies that we work with
• Proven working experience in programming – Full Stack
• Top-notch programming and analytical skills
• Must know and have experience in AngularJS 2 onwards
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object-Oriented Programming and web application development
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques
• B.Tech in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent

Salary: As per industry benchmarks. This won’t be a restriction for the right candidate.

Job description
We are looking for a Full Stack Developer with strong PHP experience to join our software development team. We need someone who loves innovating, problem-solving and wants to be at the forefront of transformation.

- Produce scalable software solutions.

- Responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.

- Handle both front-end and back-end coding, development frameworks, and third-party libraries.

- Participate in our product development from ideation to deployment and beyond

- Create ground-breaking new features for our users and customers, and for internal use

- Work with our data team to make our product smarter and more intuitive to use

- Maintain and help optimize existing systems

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing with modern PHP using Laravel or CakePHP
• Strong Javascript framework experience on a production environment (React, Angular, Vue,)
• 2+ years experience with React
• Experience building, maintaining, testing and documenting APIs to be used by other developers both internally and externally
• Experience with database management and optimization
• Experience with other data stores like Elastic Search, MongoDB or similar would be preferred
• Experience with git and related tools