Senior Software Developer - Backend

Desired Skills & Experience: 1. Should have minimum 6 months - 1 year of Magento development experience 2. Knowledge of Magento plug-in / extension development using object oriented PHP & Magento API’s. 3. Experience working with the MVC design pattern and source control (GIT) 4. Exposure of PHP, Zend framework (a plus) 5. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 6. Should have exposure to address cross platform issues and responsiveness 7. Ability to understand client briefs and actively contribute to the brainstorming and ideation process 8. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Company Brief:
YourMauka.com is a fast paced startup aiming to be the matchmaker between entrepreneurial minds and innovative jobs. Our mission is to reduce the hiring time for Product related roles significantly, enabling visionary creators to create their dream team quicker.
We are looking for a highly skilled computer programmer who is comfortable with both front and back end programming. Back-end developers are responsible for developing and designing front end web architecture, ensuring the responsiveness of applications, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities
● Developing front end website architecture.
● Designing user interactions on web pages.
● Developing back-end website applications.
● Creating servers and databases for functionality.
● Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
● Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
● Working alongside UI designers for web design features.
● Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
● Well versed in finding, understanding and using appropriate APIs according to business needs.
● Developing with best coding practices aiming at code not being the bottleneck for poor system performance.
Skills and Requirements:
● Strong organizational and product management skills.
● Proficiency with server-side languages such as Java, PHP.
● Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
● End to end ownership of Product Development and Product mindset.

• Work closely with the IT team in completing projects
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to PHP programs
• Ensure smooth operations of web processes and infrastructure
• Create scripts to facilitate client systems to meet performance and objectives
• Test and develop software for client applications
• Create documentation for software created
• Utilize source debuggers and write or modify client software
• Produce results effectively and within the deadlines set

• Proven experience as a PHP developer in a competitive environment
• Strong knowledge of PHP coding and web-based applications
• Good understanding of website integration and software creation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to follow clear instructions according to client demands
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Creative ability to produce effective solutions to client problems
• Good team player that is enthusiastic about delivering results
• Able to work seated in front of a computer screen for long hours at a time

Whom are we looking for? Our groundbreaking technology, requires highly skilled and talented Web Backend Developers to understand the depth of the problem and device a solution for it.We are seeking a Software Engineer, with a depth of experience in developing Web Applications enabled using REST APIs backed by a data warehouse solution, to join our growing company and be a part of our success story. We are looking for individual with great attention to detail, who is genuine, confident, committed and not only passionate about technology, but excited to work in a fun and friendly start-up environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology and getting things to work while at the same time being able to mentor (and lead) other engineers by way of example to achieve excellence in their work.What does the role involve? As a Web Backend Software Engineer you will be responsible for creating REST APIs which are used to drive the User Interface. Given the nature of the application, these APIs needs to be very efficient and high performing. This requires optimising queries for faster execution and introducing database changes that may be required.You would be working with a complex technology stack which includes (but is not limited to) Spring, Hibernate, HornetQ, Quartz, etc. This requires extensive understanding of transaction management and data handling across different application layers.In addition to the technical ownership, you will also be involved in detailing requirements for requested functionalities and be responsible for providing technical insight into how requirements will be implemented and made available to users. Accurate estimation of tasks and planning are qualities we look for in our engineers.Responsibilities include:Develop, test, implement and maintain application softwareTake part in software and architectural development activitiesTransform requirements into implementation detailsDebug application issues and helping support respond to client queriesParticipate in application development meetingsProvide accurate estimates, clearly communicate status of tasks and identification of risksCommitment to accomplishing the task at hand and identify the fastest and most reliable way to solve a problemPerformance tuning of application code at different service levels Incorporate design changes to improve performance of the applicationInteract with customers of the application and help address issues reportedInteract with customers of the application and collect requirements or potential uses cases and draft technical and user requirementsESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalentMinimum 1+ years experience with Java and J2EE/Java EEMinimum 1+ years experience with Spring MVC, Spring Security and HibernateStrong understanding of relational database and normal formsStrong understanding of SQL concepts and ability to write optimised and high performing queriesStrong understanding of Java concurrency, concurrency patterns, experience building thread safe codeExperience building RESTful web servicesExperience with web application servers like JBossStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and time management skillsStrong problem solving and analytical skillsExperience using task tracking systems e.g. Jira and distributed version control systems e.g. GitDESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:Understanding of testNg/JUnitUnix/Windows shell and related command line toolsExperience in Continuous Integration and deployment tools such as JenkinsExperience with database partitioning and column IndexingExperience with query optimisation techniquesWhy work for us?Above market remunerationStimulating challenges that fully utilise your skillsWork on real-world technical problems to which solution cannot simply be found on the internetWorking alongside other passionate, talented engineersHardware of your choiceOur fast-growing company offers the potential for rapid career progressionClick below to applyhttps://hire.withgoogle.com/public/jobs/blueoptimacom/view/P_AAAAAAEAAAqA7wTF48UHQE?trackingTag=angelList

We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well. Responsibilities: - API / Microservices Development - Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic - Building reusable code and libraries for future use - Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability - Implementation of security and data protection - Design and implementation of data storage solutions