
Our vision is to be the world’s leading Ed-Fin Tech company dedicated to making higher education accessible and affordable to all. Our mission is to drive transparency and accountability in the global higher education sector and create significant impact using the power of technology, data science and collaboration.
GradRight is the world’s first SaaS ecosystem that brings together students, universities and financial institutions in an integrated manner. It enables students to find and fund high return college education, universities to engage and select the best-fit students and banks to lend in an effective and efficient manner.
In the last three years, we have enabled students to get the best deals on a $ 2.8+ Billion of loan requests and facilitated disbursements of more than $ 350+ Million in loans. GradRight won the HSBC Fintech Innovation Challenge supported by the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India. With a strong presence in the U.S. and subsidiaries in India and commencement of UK operations, GradRight is well-poised for global expansion, having raised a Series A round of investments. GradRight’s 200+ team members across Hyderabad, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata and the US are led by alumni of IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, BITS Pilani, ISB Hyderabad and University of Pennsylvania.
Brief:
We are pursuing a complex set of problems that involve building for an international audience and for an industry that has largely been service-centric. As a SDE at GradRight, you’ll bring an unmatched customer-centricity to your work, with a focus on building for the long term and large scale.
You’ll contribute to frameworks that enable flexible/scalable customer journeys and tie them with institutional knowledge to help us build the best experiences for students and our partners.
- Responsibilities:Contribute to design discussions and decisions around building scalable and modular architecture
- Build clean, modular and scalable backend services
- Participate in sprint ceremonies and actively contribute to scaling the engineering organization from a process perspective
- Stay on top of the software engineering ecosystem and propose new technologies/methodologies that can be adopted
- Contribute to engineering hiring by conducting interviews
- Champion infrastructure as code mindset and encourage automation
- Manage and mentor a small team of junior engineers
- Requirements:At least 4 years experience as an SDE, building large scale services
- Extensive experience in at least one programming language and ability to write maintainable, scalable and unit-testable code
- Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns
- Excellent command over data structures and algorithms
- Passion for solving complex problems
- Good understanding of various database technologies with strong opinions around their use cases
- Experience with performance monitoring and scaling backend services
- Experience with microservices and distributed systems in general
- Experience with team management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good to have:Experience working with Node.js, MongoDB and Google Cloud
- Experience in CI/CD and cloud infrastructure management
- Worked on products that addressed an international audience
- Worked on products that scaled to millions of users
- Location: GurgaonAdditional resources:Our team - https://gradright.com/team.html
- Customer testimonials - https://gradright.com/testimonials.html
- GradRight on social media - LinkedIn, Instagram
- People will be eligible for ESOPs only after the 6 months of engagement with Gradright.

About GradRight
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Gradright is an ed-fin start-up aiming to foster accountability and create a long-lasting impact in global higher education using the power of technology, data science and collaboration. Our mission is to aid a million students in making rational and informed decisions about their universities and finances by 2025 and help them in pursuing their passion without unnecessary financial burden.
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Experience 15+ years
Notice period Immediate
Location - Bangalore
Note: OMS & Retail domain Experience is mandatory
Introduction
We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Java and Microservices architecture.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications using Java and Microservices.
- Lead architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and solution blueprints.
- Drive microservices-based application design, including service decomposition, API contracts, and integration patterns.
- Define and govern RESTful API standards and service-to-service communication.
- Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements such as scalability, performance, availability, and security.
- Review code, architecture artifacts, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Support DevOps, CI/CD strategy, and cloud-native adoption.
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Primary Skills :
- 10+ years of proven experience in the industry, with at least 3 years as an Architect or similar role designing and developing enterprise-scale applications.
- Bachelors in engineering / technology (4 year) or master's in computer applications (2 year)
- Must possess at least 6+ years of Software development experience.
- Expert knowledge in at least one object-oriented programming language like Java, one backend framework like Spring Boot / Node JS, one UI framework like React JS / Angular JS and RDBMS or NoSQL database.
- Excellent knowledge of front-end programming languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS, with the ability to render server-side and client-side content.
- Helps identify newer practices and adoption of existing ones. Ensure that the code quality is maintained via own and/or peer code reviews.
- Can lead the team in delivery of backend and user interface code. Ensure that the DevOps tasks are
executed well.
- Ensure that the software has the correct level of logging & monitoring in Production and LLEs.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication. Must understand the client’s business requirements and translate them into software requirements. Has a view of the deliverable timeline and escalates when needed.
- Ability to articulate technical designs & develop documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts etc.
- Experience in implementing OMS products for retail customers will be an added advantage.
- Ability to do estimation for the given requirements.
- Ability to lead technical discussions with clients.
- Must be able to do quick proofs of concepts and demos based on client requirements.
- Provide timely feedback on the performance of team members.
- Conduct interviews & provide feedback to achieve hiring objectives.
- Contributes to organization building functions such as hiring, training, mentoring, team building.
Secondary Skills :
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
- Exposure to Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.).
- Experience with Kafka / RabbitMQ or other messaging systems.
- Good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Basic knowledge of:
- Application security (OAuth2, JWT, TLS)
- Logging & monitoring (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.)
Opportunity :
We are looking for Backend Developers who are passionate about solving problems. We offer a result-driven, fun, and dynamic environment. So far, we've built a reasonably-sized, high-powered team and are always striving to be the best place to work we can be.
Our Tech Deck :
- Architecture
- Linux
- Docker
- HAProxy
- Nagios
- Munin
- Backend & Servers
- PHP
- MySql
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Memcached
- Frontend
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- Sass/Less
- GruntJs
- Bower
- NPM
- Repositories
- Git
- Collaboration
- Slack
- Evernote
- Google Drive
Your Part :
- You shall be part of our design and development team. You shall be assigned one or multiple modules, wherein you shall:
- Write backend code and APIs, maintain the database and cache.
- Rapidly develop next-generation scalable, flexible, and high-performance systems.
- Act as an intermediary for problems, with both technical and non-technical people.
- Collaborate with the team to prioritize projects and ensure on-time completion.
Preferred Qualification & Experience :
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience/knowledge
- 5+ Years of hardcore development experience in one or more backend frameworks and languages like JavaScript (NodeJS, Express), PHP (and other languages and frameworks).
- Working knowledge of both Unix and Windows in a software development setting prefer strength in Unix (all flavors) environment.
- Strong HTTP fundamentals.
- Basic networking knowledge.
- Familiarity with relational database concepts and RDBMS systems such as MySQL etc.
- A solid understanding of REST principles, and experience writing backend code to change or design APIs.
- Worked on NoSQL databases like Memcache, Redis, MongoDB etc.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
Preferred Skills & Abilities :
- As a Developer:
- Write clean, manageable code and maintain proper documentation
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies and frameworks to maximise development efficiency
- Excellent command over Data Structures and Algorithms
- Familiarity with continuous integration
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Knack for benchmarking and optimization
- Passion for quality and innovation
- An eye for detail
- As a team player
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Ability to manage and drive small teams
- Ability to work independently in small teams
- Estimate timelines and deliver as per schedule
- Responsible and capable of meeting tight deadlines
- Thrive in a variable and demanding startup environment
- Collaborate with multiple disciplines like product, engineering, marketing, research and support, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
- Understand technical and business needs and fulfil them
About Us:
We live in the realm of rising, ever evolving technology. From the cassette tape to nanotech skeletons, we’ve come a long way. Splitting an atom is no big deal – and who’d have thought that we’d talk through airwaves? Change is inevitable, and we’re the tide that brings it.
At Relinns, we breathe tech solutions and embrace innovation with open arms. With over 4 years of experience, we've had phenomenal growth which acts as a testimony to the knowledge we've come to gather over time. We have been fortunate enough to get an opportunity to work with clients such as Apollo Tyres, Shahi Exports, Manchester City Football Club, etc.
Our team is on the path of finding religion in the workplace of today. To find our way, we have three tools at our disposal: cutting edge technological tools, a meticulously dedicated work ethic, and crisp bow-tie professionalism.
About the role:
We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the client. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the client end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
What You Need for this Position:
- Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks and workarounds.
- Basic understanding of TypeScript & its quirks and workarounds.
- Advanced knowledge of NPM and the most frequently used libraries (E.g: Socket.io, Underscore.js, Passport, etc.).
- Knowledge of any Node.JS ORM (Mongoose, Sequlize, Knex, etc.).
- Understanding of any of the following Node.JS frameworks: Express JS, Koa Js, Hapi JS or any other.
- Good understanding of OOP and data structures.
- JavaScript unit testing frameworks (prefer Unit.js, Mocha).
- Ability to write complex algorithms.
- Understanding of code versioning tools, such as {GIT / Mercurial / SVN}.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Develop and provide solutions on JavaScript frameworks
- Develop high-traffic, flawless web applications using Node.JS
- Participate in code and design reviews to ensure consistency in architecture and design/code practice
- Code with performance, scalability, and usability in mind
- Work on new tools in leading industry trends, with new and emerging technologies, prototypes and engineering process improvements
- Work closely with next-generation architecture development teams using cutting edge approaches and technologies
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- We're a small, fast-paced growing team tackling huge new challenges every day.
- Learning new concepts while working with intellectual and exceptionally talented team
- Friendly and high growth work environment
- Competitive compensation
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 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.
Job Description:
- Strong Experience of Node JS.
- Strong Experience of Reactjs development
- Experience in Server-side application architectures like Express.js, Meteor.Js, etc. is desirable.
- Experience in developing APIs is highly desirable.
- Experience in Mongo or MySQL database is a must.
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
- Experience in delivering products using an Agile methodology is highly desirable.
- Experience with automated unit, integration and end-to-end testing is highly desirable.
- Experience in the area of network or systems management is a plus.
About Rara Delivery
Not just a delivery company…
RaRa Delivery is revolutionising instant delivery for e-commerce in Indonesia through data driven logistics.
RaRa Delivery is making instant and same-day deliveries scalable and cost-effective by leveraging a differentiated operating model and real-time optimisation technology. RaRa makes it possible for anyone, anywhere to get same day delivery in Indonesia. While others are focusing on ‘one-to-one’ deliveries, the company has developed proprietary, real-time batching tech to do ‘many-to-many’ deliveries within a few hours.. RaRa is already in partnership with some of the top eCommerce players in Indonesia like Blibli, Sayurbox, Kopi Kenangan and many more.
We are a distributed team with the company headquartered in Singapore 🇸🇬 , core operations in Indonesia 🇮🇩 and technology team based out of India 🇮🇳
Future of eCommerce Logistics.
- Data driven logistics company that is bringing in same day delivery revolution in Indonesia 🇮🇩
- Revolutionising delivery as an experience
- Empowering D2C Sellers with logistics as the core technology
About the Role
- 5 - 7 years Experience with the following technologies: Core Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Creating API, Hibernate, JDBC, SQL/PLSQL, messaging architecture, REST/Web services, Linux
- Expertise in application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines
- Advanced knowledge of architecture, design and business processes
- 4+ years of Java, J2EE development experience
- Strong technical development experience in effectively writing code, performing code reviews, and implementing best practices on configuration management and code refactoring
- Experience in working with vendor applications
- Experience in making optimized queries to MySQL database
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills
- A delivery-focused approach to work and the ability to work without direction
- Experience in Agile development techniques, including Scrum
- Experience implementing and/or using Git
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams and develop meaningful relationships to achieve common goals
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline preferred
What we look for:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands on programming work in Advance Java, Springs, Spring Boot framework,
- Ability to independently work on complex business requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
What will you do:
You will independently work on designing and developing solutions that solve customer’s business problems. You will own the assigned problem statements, evaluate multiple technical approaches and use design-thinking to take independent decisions while implementing the solution. You will also guide junior members of the team and participate in code and design review process.
Who should apply:
You have -
- a graduate degree in BE, BTech, MTech, MCA from a reputed institute
- 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in programming Core Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring Rest Template, Spring Security, Spring Data, Spring JDBC Template
- Good to Have experience/knowledge on Docker, Oracle, MongoDB, Quartz Scheduler, Shell scripting
- Working experience with Windows, Linux environments
Key Responsibilities
- Build and create Credflow Product - Do development on our tech Stack
- Understand requirements from the product manager and sometimes talk to customers to understand the exact requirement and develop insights.
- Maintain the product and optimize over time for performance
- Identify needs of the stakeholders and work with technology and management team to build future timeline of products and features
- Be the go-to person for all technology related requirements, queries, discussion etc
- Develop a complete analytics framework as the product evolves.
What we seek
- We are looking for someone who is a hustler and is deeply passionate about solving technology-led complex problems
- The person should be able to take ownership of work in a highly challenging and dynamic startup environment
Benefits
- Chance to be with the right team, at the right time
- Work as part of the core team and experience the aspects of growing a business exponentially
- Get a deep understanding of the Fintech domain and unleash your potential to create an impact.
Qualifications and skills
- Undergraduate/Graduate degree from an engineering college
- Has full stack proficiency, managing large amounts of data and prior exposure to backend, web frontend, mobile apps etc.
- Full Stack Proficiency on Node.JS, React.JS
- SQL
- In memory data stores like Redis
- Experience in AWS (preferable)
Experience
2-4 years of experience
Preference
Previous experience in a startup or as an entrepreneur











