Software Developer - Full Stack

Founding Engineer:

As a Founding Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and launching our product to customers. Specifically,

• Since our team is lean and we plan to keep it that way - you’ll be one of the first five engineers in leading the zero-to-one journey of a product our customers are hungry for
• Lead technical design and implementation of the frontend and backend of the product with coaching and mentorship from world-class technical architects
• Have knowledge of (or learn) how to work with Shopify’s CLI
• Iterate quickly to create delightful user experiences, working closely with customers/ design partners
• Help us hire a world-class engineering team in the months ahead
• Our team is currently fully remote (with offices to be opened in Bangalore and Mumbai over next few months) and cross-border across San Francisco, Boston, and India - help us cultivate a remote-first, inclusive, diverse, and friendly culture
• Work directly with the founders with an ownership mindset

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience working with backend tech stacks (e.g. Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, Django, Laravel)
• Experience with service service-oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
• Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST, GraphQL, WebSockets)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Mysql, Redis, Kafka)
• Prior experience working with frontend tech stacks (e.g. React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Prior experience working with frontend UI frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)

We are looking for a Laravel Developer to join our team! You will be responsible for building and maintaining web applications using Laravel.

• 2-5 years of software development experience especially in web development with open source technologies like PHP, Linux, etc.
• Good experience in object-oriented programming/modular programming.
• Strong understanding of MVC design patterns and frameworks.
• Exposure to PHP framework Laravel is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Flutter is a plus.
• Knowledge of fundamentals like traits, namespace, OOPS, and interfaces will be preferred.
• Ability to do hands-on coding and pro-actively drive emphasis on quality, maintainable code.
• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and effectively.
• Well-informed about all the latest technologies and developments in the industry.
• Self-motivated and Self-Starter - Looking for candidates who can jump in quickly without a lot of direction.
• Attention to detail and ability to conceptualize a concept.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Job Purpose

We work in the latest technology, and our foundations are data structures, algorithms, solid logical reasoning, and mathematics. We are looking for very strong engineers who love coding, optimizing, and ensuring their code is the most efficient.

You will be involved with hardcore development. If you are an assembler of code or packages from different places to build something, you may not find our team to be the right fit.

You must be someone who can build anything from the ground up. Programming language should not be any barrier for you, as you should be able to pick up any programming language or underlying technology within a week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Core development. Ready to participate in the designing, brainstorming, and development process. You must give sleepless nights to meet deadlines whenever required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Skills 

• Reliable, Accountable, and Trustworthy
• Ability to understand software requirements based on a wireframe/program specification
• Familiarity with GoLang / PHP / Python / Java / C / C++ / Linux Shell and Scripting / HTML / CSS / JS / Node.js is a plus
• Effective communication skills to ensure smooth coordination of tasks with the Team Leader.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, MySQL, and PL/SQL is a plus
• Familiarity with ML, TensorFlow, and Keras is a plus
• Knowledge of web servers such as Apache, NGNIX, and the HTTP protocol is a plus.
• Knowledge of multi-process, threads, memory, and filesystem on Linux is desirable.
• Must Solve The Following

To consider you for the current opening, please make sure to understand the following question and solve it. A simple program in any programing language would do. If you cannot solve this, please do not apply.

Write a function foo(x) where foo(foo(x)) = -x (assume x to be an integer, and foo(x) has to be always real), any programming language would do. Before submitting the answers, please verify that the output of foo(foo(10)) should be -10 and foo(foo(-10)) should be 10.

Requirement for Python Developer

Require more than 3 years of hands-on experience with Python and associated third-party libraries.

Should have strong logical and programming skills.

Experience with Django and DRF.

Should have knowledge about MongoDB

Coordinating with the team and sharing ideas in project planning and development

Main Responsibilities of a Python Developer

· Experience with DevOps technologies and Knowledge about APIs to architect cloud-ready applications

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Writing effective and scalable Python codes

· Designing and implementing robust applications

· Debugging applications to ensure low latency and high-availability

· Integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic

· Implementing security and data protection

· Accommodating various data storage solutions

About the role 

We are looking for strong experience in understanding HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Core PHP, MySQL. Must have outstanding coding skills, Strong understanding of business logic and has a good learning curve. 

Responsibilities

• Basic Knowledge in PHP Frameworks like CodeIgniter, Core PHP, Laravel, Symphony etc. 

• Hands-on experience in Apache, Xampp, and Wamp Servers. 

• Basic CMS Knowledge if any (Joomla/WordPress/Drupal).

• Strong Knowledge if OOPS Concepts in PHP. 

• Implementing Payment Gateways as per project requirements like (E.g.: PayUMoney, PayPal, Paytm, Razor Pay)Capturing values to database, email notifications for pending/Failed and success payments. 

• Knowledge of different Project Lifecycles.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or software engineering. 

• Minimum 2+ year of experience developing projects/applications using PHP. 

• Good communication verbal skills along with Process oriented. 

• Strong debugging skills and the ability to easily and quickly read and modify existing code. 

Location & Commitments 

Permanent full-time role based at our Ahmedabad, Gujarat office Monday – Friday. 

Salary Package 

No bar for the right candidate. 

Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Laravel and CodeIgniter is must

· Knowledge on Doctrine ORM

· Knowledge of front-end technologies including Vue.js CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5 is must

· 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/NoSQL databases.

· Ability to project manage.

· Good problem-solving skills.

Who We Are:

Polosoft helps brands solve complex challenges through our integrated development and services offering. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar with offices in Delhi & USA, our teams are connected by a set of core values that inform everything we do, from how we hire to how we work together: values like Everyone Matters, No Silos, and Masters of Our Craft.

At Polosoft, we are creating a new model for a new age client, and we are obsessed with measured impact. We combine digital, analytical, and creative capabilities with industry knowledge and experience. That means clients can bring us their biggest challenges, knowing we have what it takes to bring a new business vision to life.

Polosoft is growing fast; hence an entrepreneurial mind-set and the ability to multitask would be highly desired.

We are Looking For:

As a Full Stack Developer, you are constantly leveraging your technical skills and creativity. You have mastered front-end and back-end development, creating reliable, lightweight, malleable, and high-performing web & enterprise applications. You are fluent in core PHP and at least 1 MVC framework from Laravel and Codeignitor, comfortable using CLI in Unix/ Linux server environments. You are technologically agnostic, genuinely enjoy experimenting with new frameworks, and closely follow changes across the tech landscape.

This role is perfectly suited for people that love to learn because it requires you to continuously update your skillset and technical abilities. Staying up to date on new development tools, programming techniques, and industry trends is also part of the job. If you’re someone who loves logic and problem solving, then We are looking for You.

What You Will Do

• No day is the same - you will create technical designs that support varying client requirements.
• You will design and develop full-stack web applications using the latest web technologies, primarily Angular js and React js, Express js
• Write code that passes unit tests and withstands an agile and test-driven development environment.
• Leverage your skills in industry standard tools to deliver weekly code releases.
• You’ll work in a ‘no silos’ environment, frequently collaborating with global teams and roles across the organization.

Who You Are

Requirements

• You can build products from scratch.
• You have expertise in any one of the back-end frameworks (PHP 5.x/7.x with XAMP/LAMP Environment, Laravel, Codeigniter PHP web framework, Node js, Express js, etc.)
• You are fluent in these languages - PHP, Javascript, NodeJS
• You have Strong knowledge of Ui and UX

• You have dabbled in these front-end tools - HTML 5, Bootstrap 3.0/4.0, CSS 3.0, React js,Node.js Angular JS, JQuery
• You understand when to use NoSQL ( Mongo DB) vs. relational database (MySQL)
• You are comfortable to use any of the web services (REST/ SOAP/ XML)
• You are comfortable to use ecommerce tool like magento 1 and 2, Woocommerce,prestashop and other CMS tool like wordpress (plugin building),drupal  and Joomla
• You preferably have experience in working with GIT, SVN or similar SCM tools
• You must have done one of this payment gateway integration - Paypal/ Stripe/ Razor pay
• You are comfortable working up and down the stack.
• You can convert ideas into designs and build them out

Seniority Level

Mid-level 2-4 Years of Experience

CTC : 3 – 6 LPA

• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React.
• Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.