Senior Software Engineer - Java Application Support

Key Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Build responsive, modern, and engaging user interfaces using React.js, ensuring a seamless user experience across all devices.
• Backend Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs, manage databases, and handle business logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Database Management: Build and manage MongoDB databases, including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, performant web portals.
• Performance Optimization: Implement best practices for performance tuning, scalability, and reliability across both frontend and backend.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices, and conduct code reviews for your peers.
• Testing and Debugging: Write unit and integration tests, and debug issues to ensure stability, security, and quality in production.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in full-stack web development using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), along with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with state management in React (e.g., Redux, Context API).
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, asynchronous programming, and Node.js server-side development.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and integrating databases with Node.js.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work in an agile development environment, with a focus on continuous delivery and iterative improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with additional frontend technologies such as TypeScript, GraphQL, or Next.js.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and scalability best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps processes, containerization, and microservices architecture.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge, high-impact projects that challenge your technical skills and creativity.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of talented professionals who are passionate about technology, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and career advancement.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options for remote work, flexible hours, and more.

About Shankar Mahadevan Academy 

Founded by Indian singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, this 11-year old music academy has pioneered online music education for Indian music. Shankar Mahadevan Academy has brought music to over 10,000 students in over 88 countries with more than 3,00,000 virtual classes.  With its mission “Joy of Music”, the Academy has also brought music to the underprivileged and the underserved with its various non-profit initiatives.  

Website: www.shankarmahadevanacademy.com

Shankar Mahadevan Academy is inviting passionate growth and outreach professionals to join our Admissions team. 

At Shankar Mahadevan Academy you will be a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial team that works at the crossroads of arts, education and technology. Your career at Shankar Mahadevan Academy will contribute to spreading music and Indian arts, while you get an opportunity to learn all aspects of growing an online business for a globally recognised brand. 

The ideal candidate will have strong spoken and written communication skills, have 6 months - 3 years of experience with B2C sales, and be able to handle 70-80 cold calls per day. 

About the role 

• Work hours: 6 days a week, including weekends. U.S. Shift (7:00 - 4:00 p.m.) OR India Shift (12:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.) 
• Work location: Located off MG Road, Easy access to Trinity Circle Metro Station
• Work from Office only, no work from home/ Hybrid model 
• Benefits: Health Insurance and PF cover 
• We follow a culture of fun, engagement and growth with emphasis on work-life balance and healthy living. You also get fruits, activities every week, regular team outings and learning opportunities 

Goals / What you will do 

• Acquire new customers by handling inbound and outbound calls, and walk-in inquiries 
• Actively generate leads and seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media 
• Possess a strong understanding of our products, and showcase our value to our customers in the form of counseling 
• Gather market and student information and provide feedback on buying trends and competitive advantages
• Representing SMA at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations

Skills required / Must-haves for the role 

• 6 months to 3 years of work experience in B2C sales 
• Good spoken and written communication in English with good listening skills 
• Team player who likes to work with like-minded people 
• Good at objection handling and sales closure 
• Multi-language skills added advantage 
• Willing to pick up new skills 

Responsibilities

• Server Side Programming Languages: PHP & Laravel (MUST)
• Framework: Express, Sails.js, Laravel, Node.js .
• Web Server technologies: Apache, Nginx.
• Database creation and integration: MySQL (MUST), PostgreSQL, MongoDb.
• Cloud computing integration e. g., public cloud providers like Amazon Web Services, or private cloud environments.
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic.
• Optimisation of the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implementation of security and data protection.
• Design and implementation of data storage solutions.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Setup and administration of backups.
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes

    Requirements

• Knowledge of presenting data in different formats
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science with minimum 5+ years of industry experience.
• Technical depth across multiple languages.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Leadership experience.
• Strong communications skills.
• Proficient in writing REST APIs.

Responsibilities:

• Interact & Interview Chairperson of college or university.
• Featured & Research oriented articles about the Education System.
• Interview of famous personalities from the educational industry.
• Stories of success from leading professionals.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Reporter.
• Portfolio of published articles.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
• Excellent communication, lobbying, and active listening skills.
• Good hold in education industry persons.
• Bachelors degree in journalism or mass communications.

Contact Details:

Website : www.educationasia.in