Senior Software Engineer

Big Picture (The Opportunity) : 

Do you take pride in your web development ability? Would you like to use your skills in an energetic atmosphere? Are you dedicated to the craft, write code that they are proud of and can hit the ground running , you’re in the right place.

What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) : 

• To manage our back-end services and ensure a seamless interchange of data.
• You will be responsible for developing and coding all server-side logic and also to maintain the central database and respond to requests from front-end developers. 

What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) 

• Writing back-end code and building efficient modules.
• Produce detailed specifications
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary
• Work closely with the IT team in completing projects
• Troubleshoot and fix any issues relating to PHP programs
• 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 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Node.js & Angular development.
• Experience with NoSQL database technologies like MongoDB is must.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage projects properly and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines is must.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Product development team in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust MEAN stack Application.
• Should be able to plan & execute Development Sprints in Jira based on given Feature Documentation.
• Should be able to allocate resources for Sprints and give time estimates.
• Conduct Daily Standup Meetings for Team and make sure of Sprint Progress.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, guiding them in best practices for MEAN Stack development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and communicate project progress.
• Stay updated with the latest development trends, tools, and technologies, and advocate for their adoption within the team.
• Making sure that we are creating highly scalable and maintainable API’s that meet performance and security requirements.
• Make sure to have at least 90% Test Coverage for NodeJS Backend.
• Conduct detailed code reviews & refactoring and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project guidelines.
• Optimising frontend components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.
• Develop detailed, annotated wireframes depicting all elements on unique screen types, including content, functional, navigation, and interaction specifications.
• Articulates rationale for approach in the context of both business and user needs.
• Define processes and deliverable that meet project goals and are reasonable within operational, cultural and technology constraints.
• Submit Weekly Sprint & Product Performance Report to Management

About The Team

We are striving to create the best productivity tools which will help small businesses to go online and scale their growth consistently with the bleeding edge of technology. Our backend team is looking for a solid Rockstar engineer who can hack around multiple technologies and build highly scalable, low latency, distributed systems. You will work closely with our product team to build new and compelling experiences for our customers!

We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member - and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication. As Software Engineer - Backend, you will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback.

About The Role

As a Software Engineer - Backend, you will solve real-life complex problems and create compelling experiences for our users. In this role, you will ensure that the solutions and processes that we create are of the highest quality. And in doing so, you will champion a seamless app experience for all our users. You will also collaborate with your fellow engineers to create scalable solutions that are pertinent to Product IO's overall growth.

If you are confident about solving hard, interesting and UNIQUE problems, and creating an impact within an entrepreneurial environment, then you might just be our next Software Engineer - Backend

What You'll Do:

• Lead, build, test, and release mobile application features using cross-platform tools.
• Collaborate with the front-end team to expose weaknesses and problems
• Build out our APIs and tools using Python & Firebase libraries on the backend.
• Experience with NodeJS and deployment in Serverless
• Experience with NoSql(MongoDB) and SQL(PostregSQL)
• Work closely with Product, Design, Platform, and other cross-functional groups to drive product vision.
• Previous experience helping shape API structures and building REST APIs.
• Understanding of accessibility and server compliance (GCP)

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years professional software development experience, preferably mobile apps with a cloud backend. Example projects in (Python, Firebase)
• 6 months experience in Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent communication skills are a must, and experience with estimating and managing project tasks is important, too
• Highly driven, naturally curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Bonus points:

• 1+ years of experience in developing Firebase apps.
• Experience in developing or designing APIs and web applications.
• Deployment in Cloud Environment.
• Familiarity with Flutter.

Why join us:

• 👫 A fast-moving, fun, growth-oriented company made up of skillful team players
• 💬 Transparent, open, and collaborative work environment
• 🌟 An opportunity to work closely with a proven executive team, board, and serial entrepreneurs

We are looking for a back end developer with strong foundational knowledge of SQL, microservices architecture and Javascript.

Please don't apply if experience < 2 years || Javascript !=advanced

Responsibilities:

1. Back end ownership and implementation of projects in Node.js

2. Strong knowledge of JS and SQL is critical

3. Knowledge and experince of working on RHEL/Ubutnu servers is an additional bonus

4. Experience in writing large modularised projects

5. Production experience in implementing highly scalable microservices

At Gida, you’ll be developing and contributing to different applications and projects. If you’re the person with the right calibre and mindset, you’ll get opportunities to work on diverse projects and learn new skills.

Hybrid work model - work from home with 1-2 days in office

What you need to have:

• React Js
• React - Redux
• redux - Thunk middleware
• Tailwind CSS / Saas
• HTML & CSS