Software Developer

Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated Full Stack Backend Software Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in AI, LLM (Large Language Models), and related technologies, along with the ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Research and gather requirements for backend software projects.
• Develop, test, and maintain backend components of web applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Complete tasks with minimal hand-holding and supervision.
• Assist with frontend tasks using JavaScript and React if required.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in backend development languages such as Python or Node.js
• Familiarity with frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of AI, LLM, and related technologies is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science or related field.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in AI and LLM.
• Hands-on experience in developing backend systems for web applications.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and engineers.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.
• Possibility of a full-time position based on performance.
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If you are passionate about backend development, AI, and LLM, and are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Full Stack Backend Software Intern.

Senior Software Engineer I

Primary Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, debugs, optimizes, and releases both frontend and backend components as well as internal tools.
• Performs code reviews of pull requests.
• Assists junior engineers with development and SDLC processes.
• Works closely with QA analysts for feature and regression testing.
• Writes and maintains unit, integration, and acceptance tests.
• Helps select and incorporate new tools and technologies.
• Drives continuous improvement of best practices within the development team.
• Identifies and recommends where increased automation, performance enhancements, application enhancements, and quality enhancements may be incorporated.
• Remains flexible and responsive to changing priorities and multiple, concurrent responsibilities.
• Keeps current with emerging technologies and technological developments within the industry.

Education & Experience

·      Level of Formal Education:

o  Bachelors or 5 years of professional experience

·      Area of Study:

o  Computer Science or related field

·      Years of Experience:

o  5+ years

·      Type of Experience:

o  Software Engineering

·      Special Certifications or Technical Skills:

o  n/a

·      Information Systems:

o  C#, .NET Framework, JavaScript, SQL Server

·      Technical Competencies:

o  n/a

·      Skills and Ability:

o  C# (or similar language)

o  JavaScript / Node.js

o  SQL Server (or similar relational database management system)

o  Object-oriented design

o  Unit, integration, & acceptance testing

o  Git (or similar version control system)

·      Personal Attributes:

o  Accountable, analytical, methodical, strategic, situational awareness

·      Other/Preferred:

o  Full Stack Development experience

o  Experience or interest in learning:

§ REST web services / microservice architecture

§ Continuous integration & continuous delivery

§ Behavior-driven development

§ GraphQL

§ Docker containers

§ Cloud technologies (e.g. serverless architecture / AWS Lambda)

we are building a professional network for the top 1% of women with a simple mission - more women in leadership positions. we launched in may 2020, and have an early product-market fit (10k paying members, great nps, retention) and strong business signals. we are backed by some of the best investors in india. click https://love.leap.club/" target="_blank">here to read what our members say about us ❤️

our founding team members have previously built zomato, uber, linkedin, facebook, wework. our 0-1 journey is done and we are now ready to scale 🤞

about the role - full stack developer:

• you will work on a disruptive product that is in its early stages.
• you are someone with experience in building products that have significant user base/revenue and robust backend systems running in production catering to real-world users.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering with applied knowledge of restful api design principles and best practices are a must. 
• an ideal candidate would have exceptional application development skills with experience working with nodejs, react, typescript, cloud (aws), mongodb amongst other in-demand technologies.
• having a good understanding of cloud technologies, deployments, backend & frontend end-to-end operations is key for this role.

skills required:

• experience with building and deploying cloud-based backend systems. operating the backend at low latency, high availability, and quality
• experience with developing distributed systems and scalable real-time applications
• excellent programming skills in node.js, react, express.js with a solid understanding of event-driven architecture
• understanding of sql and nosql databases. experience with designing and maintaining scalable databases
• experience with 3rd party libraries and api integrations. eg. stripe, razorpay, etc
• strong problem-solving skills with an understanding of core algorithms and complexity analysis
• solid understanding of operating system fundamentals, networking and concurrency concepts
• experience with aws technologies like lambda, api gateway, beanstalk, ecs, ec2 etc
• experience with docker, kubernetes good to have

why you should work with us:

• you will be part of our founding team and get a front seat view of building a company. we promise a steep learning curve
• work with smart folks who like to have fun and don't take themselves too seriously
• independently lead projects and own your deliverables
• we are generous with esops for folks who treat leap.club like their own company
• 5 day work week, flexible leave policy, health and accidental insurance
• regular offsites and travel to gurgaon (our hq)

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our thesis:

there are 3 critical factors that help us live our best social-professional life -

1. connections & network
2. jobs and opportunities
3. learning & development (courses, coaching etc.)

in the next 5 years, leap.club will transform all three for our members.

• the current-gen platforms have a simple playbook - big networks, feeds, photos, followers/ influencers and monetize through ads. 
• the next gen networks will be smaller/focused and algo driven
• linkedin enables connections, jobs, learning but it's built for scale and not depth.

our goals :

• 2022 - 10,000 members and $1 mil+ annual revenue 
• 2024 - 100,000 members and $10 mil+ annual revenue 
• 2027 - 1,000,000 members and $100 mil+ annual revenue 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysing user requirements, writing and testing code
• Developing existing programs by analysing existing code and identifying areas for modification
• Integrating existing software products with 3^rd party applications
• Undertakes feasibility study to design software solutions.
• Formulate, approve and recommend technical specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring quality delivery and code reviews.

Skills and Requirements:

• Have a minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or Maths with high levels of programming and 3 years’ hands-on technical skills
• Development of Single Page Application (SPA) applications written using Angular framework
• Development experience with .Net, C#, VB.Net, ASP.Net, MVC, Java/TypeScript, HTML & CSS
• Knowledge of SOA, Web API, RESTful JSON, SOAP web services and integration concepts
• Competent Data skills with Microsoft SQL
• Version control using Git and/or Subversion
• Exposure to devOps Continuous Integration and/or Continuous Delivery is a plus
• A working knowledge of SAP is advantageous.

Person Specification:

• Ability to work on their own, to meet project timelines and drive out resolutions to problems.
• Demonstrate good problem-solving abilities with the necessary urgency & responsiveness to incidents, problems and their resolution
• An organised working practice with a mature & calm approach to all user situations
• Good communication skills & attention to detail and ability to interact with Management and be an effective team member
• Ability to write clear procedures including technical and user documentation
• A desire to learn new technical skills and technologies.

We need multiple MEAN stack developers. As a full stack developer, you will be producing scalable software solutions and will be involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. This isn't just another CRUD application. Your challenge will be to deliver a highly-available service on top of a dynamic collection of third-party data sources . Explore the limits of your own resourcefulness by designing human and automated systems that deliver true reliability in an otherwise unpredictable environment.

Tech-Stack: Angular, Node.js, JavaScript, and MongoDB

How You Will Contribute

• Work with the development team to ideate software solutions
• Working through the application development lifecycle to launch
• Conceptualizing, creating and building applications alongside taking designer wireframes and magically turning them into effective code
• Designing user-based interactions through effective front-end architecture
• Develop and manage well-functioning databases and back end applications
• Write effective and scalable APIs
• Leading and developing best practices for Full Stack Developer team
• Developing and designing RESTful services and APIs
• Determining application responsiveness for consumers
• Ensuring company mandate is effectively addressed in technical and developmental aspects
• Create security and data protection settings
• Write technical documentation
• Keeping current with industry trends and developments that can be applied to company needs

Technical Expertise That We Believe Will Make You Successful In This Role

• Min 1 year of experience as a MEAN Stack Developer
• Fluency in CSS, JavaScript and HTML
• Understanding of CSS preprocessors including Sass
• Strong knowledge of building effective APIs in Node.js (Express)
• Proficiency in writing effective Angular components.
• Experience working with MongoDB, Redis and AWS
• Good knowledge of data structures, system design and algorithms
• Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science
• Soft-Skills That Will Come Handy
• Having a knack for visual design and utility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Head for problem-solving
• Having a flexible working style
• Being a team player
• Comfortable with working unsupervised

What We Need

- Solid industry experience

- Hands-on Experience with MEAN((MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js) full-stack

- Experience in creating front end applications using HTML5, Angular 6x+, LESS/SASS, Bootstrap/Angular Material

- Having decent knowledge in Typescript

- Having experience in building a responsive web design

- Experience with MongoDB and good knowledge in database concepts

- Experience with web frameworks like ExpressJS

- Developing secure Node.js endpoints using Passport, JWT, OAuth, and related technologies.

- Knowledge in Restful API Design

- Experience with Version control systems like GIT and knowledge in GIT branching is necessary.

- Strong object-oriented knowledge in any platform is a plus

Good to Have

- Open Source Contributors (esp. JavaScript to be evident from GitHub)

- Notice period to be less than 30 days

• Designing and developing user interfaces using angularJS best practices.
• Adapting interface for modern internet applications using the latest front-end technologies.
• Writing JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Developing product analysis tasks.
• Making complex technical and design decisions for AngularJS projects.
• Developing application codes and unit tests in AngularJS, Java Technologies, and Rest Web Services.
• Conducting performance tests.
• Consulting with the design team.
• Ensuring high performance of applications and providing support.