Software Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust APIs to support various applications and services.
• Design and implement scalable solutions using AWS cloud services.
• Utilize Python frameworks such as Flask and Django to build efficient and high-performance applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for new features and enhancements.
• Ensure the security and integrity of applications by implementing best practices and security measures.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure smooth operation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in agile development processes including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for code processes and procedures.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to the overall success of the company by delivering high-quality software solutions that meet business needs.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Possess strong expertise in developing and maintaining APIs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in AWS cloud services and their application in scalable solutions.
• Have extensive experience with Python frameworks such as Flask and Django.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.
• Show ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Display excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Have a background in the Consumer Lending domain is a plus.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
• Possess a strong understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Show experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members.
• Exhibit attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Show a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they become problems.

Technical Skills & Competencies: Mandatory:

Web Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Frameworks – ReactJS/AngularJS

Server-side development – Python/Django/Node.js

Database: SQL or NoSQL Databases (SQL Server/ MongoDB)

API Design concepts and Development of RESTful web services

Preferable:

• Familiarity with the Development of reusable frameworks, libraries to be used by multiple development teams
• Familiarity with cloud-native application architecture patterns
• Hands-on experience on project management tools like Jira
• Experience using DevOps Tools for CI/CD
• Conversant with agile methodologies

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work independently or in a small team setup
• Manage a team of highly skilled Frontend/Full Stack and Backend developers
• Creating, executing, and maintaining project plans including activity definition, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration, and resource requirements
• Work with the technical team, communicating requirements and ensuring all product development meets the goals of the project and overall business and strategic goals
• Project management including release management, add-on compatibility reporting, updating documentations
• Assist in other ad-hoc or administrative tasks as part of daily/routine business activities
• Work with product technical architects to design new products or enhancements. Take part in system development including analysis, coding, and testing
• Performs design and code reviews with senior technical staff
• Act like the person everyone turns to resolve tough technical problems
• Work closely with other teams/vendors to connect front-end components with the other (often third-party) web and data services and support the back-end developers by integrating their work with the application
• Mentors team on proper standards/techniques to improve their accuracy and efficiency
• Performs the unit testing, system integration testing and assist with user acceptance testing
• Articulates business requirements in sufficient detail such that a technical solution can be designed and engineered
• Develops technical understanding of how the data flows from various source
• Provide ongoing support to applications used within the organization

Requirement

• 5+ years of experience in product development, with 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in current organization
• Reliable, self-motivated, and self-disciplined individual capable of planning and executing multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional debugging skills and strong experience with performance tuning
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Good range of hands-on technical experience
• Expert knowledge in Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Expert understanding of Node.js and JavaScript
• Familiarity with code revisioning and repo maintenance on Git, code profiling and auditing

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience developing desktop and mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of at least one back-end languages (preferably Python/Ruby/ Node.js) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
• Database design and management, including being up on the latest practices and associated versions
• For us, security is of utmost importance - You understand security concepts deeply and write code to protect us and our users.
• Should be able to architect robust Restful APIs
• Proactive, Strong Result orientation (propose solutions based on product capabilities) and Creativity.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the product development life cycles.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (Advanced English)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team