Senior Software Engineer Server-Side

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Job role:

• Conducting analysis of website and application requirements.
• Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
• Developing back-end portals with an optimized database.
• Troubleshooting application and code issues.
• Integrating data storage solutions.
• Responding to integration requests from front-end developers.
• Finalizing back-end features and testing web applications.
• Updating and altering application features to enhance performance.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of relevant experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including CodeIgniter, UI, Yii2, Laravel.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Familiarity with SQL databases.
• Ability to project manage.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Job Type: Full-time (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Own & build new modules/features end-to-end independently.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
• Work in an agile environment to rapidly build high-quality and robust features.
• Participate in DevOps.
• Implementation of security and data protection.

Required Skills

• Master in Node.js and frameworks available for it. (Nest.js / Loopback / AdonisJS)
• Excellent understanding of ES6 and OOP.
• Good understanding of SQL & No-SQL Databases. (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Open Source and DevOps enthusiast.
• Comfortable with Test Driven Development.
• Can learn and adapt fast, as well as identify and solve problems.

Bonus Skills

• Hands-on with TypeScript

Job Perks

• Get to work with a highly passionate team of engineers.
• Open and embracing culture towards the latest hot technologies.
• A high level of freedom & responsibility.

3 years Minimum Experience Required (Vacancies 5)

Location:- Chandigarh IT Park (WFO)

Shift Timings:- UK Shift

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable Python applications.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Implement server-side logic, database integration, and system architecture.
• Choose and work with one of the following frameworks: Flask, Django, or Fast API.
• Utilize databases such as SQL, Post SQL, or MongoDB to support application development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Linux or Ubuntu server environments.
• Knowledge of containerization tools, particularly Docker, for deployment and scalability.
• Implement and optimize caching strategies using Redis or Celery (a plus).
• Participate in the planning and implementation of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Python Developer with 3-5 years of hands-on development.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one of the following frameworks: Flask, Django, or Fast API.
• Strong expertise in databases such as SQL, Post SQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Linux or Ubuntu server environments.
• Proficiency in containerization tools, particularly Docker.
• Experience with Redis cache or Celery is a strong plus.
• Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

• 3 - 5 years of progressive IT experience with a minimum of 1+ years in building Ruby on Rails Web applications and RESTful API endpoints
• Proficient with scripting languages, specifically Python and Bash
• Experience in Object Oriented Java Script.
• Must have Linux command line experience.
• Good experience in developing and integrating reliable REST web services.
• Possess good communication, organizational and creative thinking skills.
• Multi-tasking individual that likes to work both in a team environment and individually
• Excellent technical abilities, leadership, decision making, and adaptability to new technology
• Good knowledge of Agile processes and practice
• Team player

• System engineering and implementation in Golang.
• Working on performance issues using creative experiments and internally developed product features.
• Research, propose, and integrate relevant open-source projects based on product objectives.
• Write organized, efficient, and well documented Python/Golang code as an example for junior engineers.
• Participation in all levels of product definition, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Must include the ability to discuss abstract system architectures from ideas through implementation and
• creatively apply domain experience to solve technical challenges.
• Mentoring software engineers, fostering an environment of trust and accountability.

• Strong Golang skills to develop framework(s).
• Hands-on to design & develop re-usable framework components.
• Hands-On experience on developing framework, designing re-usable framework components.
• Experience in engineering practices such as code refactoring, design patterns, design driven development,
• Continuous Integration, building highly scalable applications, application security and functional programming.

• Knowledge of Cloud native would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Kubernetes from Architecture side and also understand the Standard API.
• Code contributed to CNCF or similar community will be plus.
• Performance benchmarking of K8’s or any cloud will be added advantage.

• Deep understanding of technology and passionate about what you do.
• Background in designing high performant scalable software systems with strong focus to optimize hardware cost.
• Solid collaborative and interpersonal skills, specifically a proven ability to effectively guide and influence within a dynamic environment.
• Strong commitment to get the most performance out of a system being worked on.
• Prior development of a large software project using service-oriented architecture operating with real time constraints.

• You will get a chance to work on cloud-native and hyper-scale products
• You will be working with industry leaders in cloud.
• You can expect a steep learning curve.
• You will get the experience of solving real time problems, eventually you become a problem solver.

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Open Learning - 100% Reimbursement for online technical courses.
• Fast Growth - opportunities to grow quickly and surely
• Creative Freedom + Flat hierarchy
• Sponsorship to all those employees who represent company in events and meet ups.
• Flexible working hours
• 5 days week
• Hybrid Working model (Office and WFH)

• Initial Resume screening call with our Recruiting team
• Next, candidates will be invited to solve coding exercises.
• Next, candidates will be invited for first technical interview
• Next, candidates will be invited for final technical interview
• Finally, candidates will be invited for Culture Plus interview with HR
• Candidates may be asked to interview with the Leadership team
• Successful candidates will subsequently be made an offer via email
• As always, the interviews and screening call will be conducted via a mix of telephonic and video call.

• 2+ years of experience in Python, Django, Mongo, Express, MySQL, etc
• Have built applications capable of serving high volume with low latency in production
• Following practices of agile development with continuous integration/deployment
• Experience in deploying applications in AWS cloud
• Knowledge in building applications for Fintech/payments domain is a bonus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or equivalent from a reputed institution
• Self-starter, hustler, and a desire to achieve greatness is a MUST
• Immediate joining preferred
• You will have the flexibility to design the application and systems from the ground up.
• Your primary responsibility is to implement business logic in the backend and create awesome restful APIs for seamless integration with our mobile front end.

About Strata

Strata is a commercial real estate investment platform that offers investors the opportunity to invest in pre-leased commercial assets such as offices, warehouses, and retail spaces across India.

We are one of the fastest-growing Fintech platforms in India and are backed by Elevation Capital, Mayfield, Kotak Investment Advisors, Gruhas (a venture by Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha), and DLF Family Office.

Our headquarter is in Bangalore, India.

We are a small yet close-knit team of 35+ people.

Job Description 

• Collaborate with a team of engineers and managers to create applications used by our Investors, Channel Partners and Operations Team
• Write clean, self-documenting code that follows best practices and design patterns
• Provide creative ideas to improve our product and technology
• Think beyond the specifics of a ticket in order to delight customers or grow the business
• Be a self-starter that can, at times, take initiative and execute on projects with little direction

Minimum qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Expert in Python with knowledge on at least one industry standard framework like Django, Flask, etc.
• Solid knowledge of developing backend applications
• Have a strong demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and diligent work ethic
• Experience using Docker and cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Database design skills

We are looking for a PHP Developer responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users. 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 front-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.

Desired Technical Skills :

- Excellent skills in PHP, MySQL  and Javascript

- Knowledge of any MVC framework Laravel, Codeigniter etc.

- Strong object-oriented programming skills

- Good understanding of both front-end and back-end web development.

- Knowledge of eCommerce is a plus point.

Professional Skills:

- A team player with good communications

- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

- Great aptitude and attitude towards learning

- Take full responsibility for task/project execution

- Ability to prioritize own work and respect deadlines

Benefits:

Work From Office Only

Flexible day shift

5 Days Working

Paid Leave

• Join a team of great technical professionals that work hard but have fun and enjoy developing state of the art product-based applications and websites. 
• Use best practice coding standards and implement each deliverable.
• Write and manage program and Bug Fixes
• Construct and support integrations that are easy to manage, maintain, customize and configure; ensure overall reliability, availability, and high-performance code.
• Analyze system issues and problems and implement solutions rapidly.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously varying in sizes and scope
• Work in a fast-paced cross-functional team environment. Effectively handle time-critical issue and appropriately escalate at-risk items.

• Laravel/ Zend/ CakePHP/ CodeIgniter/ Symfony, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of OOPs Concepts.
• Computer Science/Software Engineering Bachelor’s degree or higher education.
• Experience in writing high performance and high scalable code using best practice and coding standards. 
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail. 
• Good to have familiarity with NoSql DB, web servers (e.g. Apache), caching (Memcache / Redis), Cloud, NodeJs, Microservices architecture Familiar with agile software development methodologies (e.g. SCRUM / Agile / Kanban)
• Must have knowledge of MVC design patterns, XHTML/HTML5, PHP, CSS3, XML, MySQL/MSSQL, JavaScript jQuery, json objects, API, AJAX functionality and client-side validation.
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Knowledge of using version control software such as SVN or GIT will be preferable.
• Experience in either Mobile application or Data Integration with other apps would be preferred.

• 2-4 years of demonstrable hands-on work in web-based application development experiences in a professional environment, including interaction design for dynamic, data-driven applications (not HTML based website) delivered via the web, or the equivalent.