Software Developer

1. We are looking for a skilled Node.js developer who can build scalable backend services . Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js • Build RESTful APIs and microservices • Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways • Optimize applications for performance and scalability • Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams • Ensure security best practices and code quality • Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions Required Skills • Strong experience in Node.js • Good knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript • Experience with MySQL / MongoDB • API integration and development experience • Understanding of authentication (JWT, OAuth) • Git version control Good to Have • Experience in EdTech products • AWS / cloud deployment knowledge • Socket.io or real-time apps • CI/CD exposure Eligibility • 3–6 years of relevant experience • Strong problem-solving skills • Ability to work independently in a remote setup

Position Overview: 

We are searching for an experienced Senior MERN Stack Developer to lead our development 

efforts. Your expertise will drive the creation of cutting-edge web applications while 

mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in the architecture, design, and development of complex 

applications.

• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering skill development and growth.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical roadmaps and strategies.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and advocate for their integration.

• Develop and maintain robust and scalable web applications using the MERN stack.

• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to define and implement 

innovative solutions.

• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration between front-end and 

back-end systems.

• Work closely with UI/UX designers to create responsive and visually appealing user 

interfaces.

• Troubleshoot, debug and optimize code to ensure high performance and reliability.

• Implement security and data protection measures in line with industry best practices.

• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in web development.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

• Proven experience as a Senior MERN Stack Developer.

• Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB.

• Strong proficiency in Typescript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Material-UI, etc.

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.

• Knowledge of database design and management, including both SQL and NoSQL 

databases.

• Leadership skills and the ability to guide and inspire a team.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of AWS and s3 cloud storage

Location: The position is based in Hyderabad.

Join us in revolutionizing education! If you are a passionate MERN Stack developer with a 

vision for transforming education in line with NEP2020, we would love to hear from you. Apply 

now and be part of an innovative team shaping the future of education.

Acrobyte Technologies, founded by an IIT Delhi alumni, has been Actively Learn's technology partner for over six years. Actively Learn is an educational technology company, based out of Seattle, USA, founded by a Harvard educated former Microsoft director and an education PhD who also founded a private school in Virginia.

We’ve built a digital, award-winning, reading platform, backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the National Science Foundation, that is used in over 45,000 schools and by 150,000 teachers in the USA and overseas. Actively Learn is part of Achieve3000, a leading education platform that provides differentiated reading and instruction with over 2 million students using the platform. Actively Learn also serves as the innovation arm, leading new technology initiatives for the company.

Technology Stack

React JS, Typescript, Backbone JS, Node JS, C#, .NET, MySql, AWS, Mocha and Chai, JMeter, Neoload Selenium, Katalon.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years JavaScript experience
• 2+ years frontend React JS framework experience
• 1+ years of backend development experience (Node JS, C# dot NET, Java, Python, etc)
• 2+ years relational database experience (MySql, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL)
• Computer Science or related Engineering degree from a top-tier college

Job Highlights

• Do you like solving real life problems using technology? Actively Learn is on a mission to make students read for depth. Come join us on our journey.
• We are a small and skilled team. You will get to learn the complete life cycle of building a successful product.
• Opportunity to play multiple roles on the Engineering team (front-end development, back-end development, testing, devops, automation) and develop those skills.
• We maintain the strictest and highest code quality standards and take pride in that. There will be a huge learning in how to think and write clean code.
• Being an efficient agile company we work on various technologies and part of the role will be to research latest technologies and lead implementation.
• Flexible and fun work environment focused on innovation and creativity. We work out of 91 Springboard, the biggest co-working space in India, which allows for networking and collaboration opportunities.
• Highly competitive salary.
• Opportunity to travel to USA and work closely with the Seattle team.

Your primary role will be to drive and grow our in-house software expertise. Working with a small software team in India and the UK, you will be responsible in understanding the requirements from various internal teams and taking ownership of software development, including backend database development and any front-end applications that will be developed in the future. Implementing AGILE methodologies, you will be responsible for delivering iterative results through regular sprints.

The software team manages a range of systems for the company, ranging from our client-facing applications to content delivery portals. You will be involved in all the projects and will contribute to developing, maintaining, and improving our systems. You will also be expected to keep on top of the latest developments in the software world and constantly check if we can make use of the latest technologies to deliver an even better user experience to both our internal and external clients. This role will suit someone who has extremely good technical skills but who is also ambitious to play a more strategic role in a growing company and build a strong team. The role may also require occasional travel to our UK headquarters and other offices around the world.

Essentials:

• Solid development skills and track-record of successful project delivery
• PHP and frameworks
• Database design and development
• SQL
• Open-source SQL databases, e.g. MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL
• HTML
• CSS, Sass and frameworks
• JavaScript: ES5, ES6, Ajax, libraries, and frameworks like VueJs, ReactJs.
• Front-end tooling
• Accessibility and progressive enhancement
• Git and/or other version control systems
• Project management
• Excellent communication, leadership, and motivation skills
• Willing to take on new technical projects.
• Attention to detail.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Agile development experience or certification
• .Net Framework
• Data visualisation and tools
• js
• NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB
• Continuous integration and deployment
• Big data and analytics
• Web security and development practices
• Data scraping and parsing.
• Aptitude for statistical analysis

Responsibilities

• Hands-On development of the core components of the Product Platform
• Liaison with the Technical Architect and Project Manager to understand project scope and objectives
• Break-up overall project scope into a manageable set of tasks and help the Project Manager define Sprints
• Own the Technical Design for different components of the Product Platform
• Help the Project Manager develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Develop the product as per design and structure using appropriate technologies meeting the requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Technical Mentoring of the Team in an effective and efficient manner to uphold quality
• Provide early insights on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about progress and potential risks
• Escalate issues affecting project delivery to appropriate levels within the company and/or vendor and track them to resolution
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and technical standards throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field or MCA
• 7-10 years of hands-on technical experience with 2-3 years of leading a team
• Strong command over Java, NodeJS, ReactJS, and similar Full Stack technologies
• Strong SQL and NoSQL knowledge for databases like MySQL and MongoDB
• Strong understanding of Git and related strategies like Pull Requests, merging, etc.
• Experience with GoLang preferred
• Exposure to DevOps over at least one Cloud Platforms like AWS or Azure in addition to the experience in developing cloud-native applications
• Strong familiarity with software tools like JIRA, Agile, TDD/BDD methodologies, and best practices
• Strong understanding of Algorithms and Design Patterns with proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, quality, budget, and timeline
• Product development background required

Java, JEE, RESTful web service, Spring Boot/MVC, Hibernate,Angular/Angular js

• Has worked on Platform Modernization Project
• Troubleshoot and fix defects for planned releases and production issues
• Should have experience working in Development Project
• Should be result-oriented
• Should be able to work both independently and in teams
• Should have ability to multi-task and prioritize across multiple projects
• Should be flexible with work timings