Software Developer

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Details about the job. You will ...

• Work very closely with the Head of Engineering and the CEO directly
• Own major parts of our tech stack (Node.js/React.js) and your job will be focused primarily on backend (Node/SQL/MQs etc.), but with some front-end JS work (React) as needed
• Design, code, and deliver top-quality software that performs beautifully at scale
• Take ownership for your job and treat it like it is your baby
• This job is based in Chennai (NOT Remote). But we have a lot of flexibility for when life situations require you to work from home
• We are only a 40 person company (by choice) - so you will get amazing ownership!

A Bit About You.

• Really strong in Javascript especially in Node.js with at least 5 years of experience - if you are genuinely not super strong, please do not apply as you will find our interviews challenging and it might be a waste of your time
• Also has React.js experience so that you can support the front-end work as needed
• A strong Engineer who LIKES building software - not just someone who knows the frameworks and can code
• We don't care about college degrees or if you are self taught - we only care that you're exceptional in your work and can be professional
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must be organized, and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
• Strong sense of ownership and take pride in your work.

What Will We Do For You?

• Office next to the beach
• "Sports team with a heart" mentality. Even though we work hard, we take care of our people.
• Free breakfast and snacks every day
• Non-hierarchical work environment
• Macbook Pro, free swag etc. of course!
• Huge potential for career growth - the limiting factor will be just your commitment and ambition.

• Experience : 5-10 yrs
•  Past experience in working with any product start-up is a plus.
•  Proficiency in fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
•  Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React, and others.
•  Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express (recommended).
•  Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
•  Understanding of REST Services.
•  Experience with Redis.
•  Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
•  Proficient understanding of serverless programming.
•  Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
•  Good problem-solving skills.
•  Attention to detail.

JD:

- 12 + Yrs of total experience along with knowledge and hands-on experience in MERN (Mongo db, Express js, React js and Node js) stack.

- Experience to unblocking and helping technical teams.

- Experience in application architecture design and development

- Expertise in designing scalable applications.

- Experience in working on deployments, cloud infra and CI/CD.

- Full stack development experience 

- Hands on experience in MERN stack.

Who Are We?

ALTRES, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA) and in existence since 1969, is working on industry leading products for the HR industry. We are looking for web developers with the right skills and experience to join our growing team. Altres Technologies is looking for techies that will appreciate a dynamic, creative and competitive work environment, that pairs perfectly with the stability and support of a successful organization with 4 decades of satisfied customers in the market.

Website- www.altres.in / www.altres.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altres-technologies-india

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altrestechnologies

About the Role:

You will contribute to our continually evolving HR platform by working as developer on the in-house product development team. It requires experience of working on HTML5, CSS, Javascript, MySQL, and Java (very important) in an agile environment. Mobile experience is a big plus. You will collaborate with locally based team members and remote Product/Project Managers and will contribute to the design and implementation of new features.

What Would You Do At Altres?

1.    Translate software requirements into workable programming code.

2.    Work with Team members, discuss technical solutions with them

3.    Participate actively in scrum meetings

4.    Conduct code reviews for peers.

5.    Perform coding, get it reviewed by other members of the team.

6.    Collaborate with Development, QA, and Product Management teams for implementation

7.    Mentor team members and guide them when needed.

8.    Ability to self-direct, work without supervision and balance multiple duties.

What Do You Need For The Job?

1.    Strong technical background with good understanding of product development life cycle.

2.    Expertise in full stack application design and development across all relevant form factors – smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, etc.

3.    7+ years of experience building web applications using J2EE (JSP, Servlets) and Core Java.

4.    Detailed understanding of front-end Web application technologies like HTML5, Javascript, CSS.

5.    Proficient in MySQL or another RDBMS variant with 2+ years of experience building and interfacing with the database.

6.    Good know-how of modern frameworks.

7.    Keen understanding of user experience and user interface design.

8.    Familiarity with Agile software development processes including Scrum.

9.    Experience with JIRA or similar issue & project tracking tool.

What’s In It for You?

1.    Competitive salary and benefits

2.    Opportunity to work for both front end and back end processes

3.    Great learning and development opportunities

4.    Working with an organisation that keeps up to date with industry best benchmarking in every aspect

Key Skills:

            Programming Languages: C#, VB.NET

            Server-Side Technologies: ASP.NET

            Front-End Technologies: Html5, ES5/ES6/ JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, Ajax, Web

             Sockets

            Database: SQL Server

            Knowledge on below concepts/technologies is an added advantage

            - Cloud Platforms: Azure / Google

            - NodeJS, Mongo DB

            - Redis, RabitMQ, MQTT, Kafka

            - Concept of Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

Key Deliverables: Writing codes as per the requirement.

• 2+ years of experience with React
• Strong experience with React 16.8+ & React Hooks
• Strong experience with NodeJS & Express
• Proficiency in Typescript, AWS, Firebase, and MongoDB

You will be bringing:

• Extensive experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like ReactJS/ AngularJS
• Knowledge of new ES6 features (and actively uses them)
• Experience with popular React.js workflows such as Flux or Redux
• Experience in Redux data patterns and NgRx
• Experience working with server-client architecture projects, consuming JSON data from APIs
• Ability to ruthlessly prioritize in a chaotic and ambiguous environment
• An open, growth mindset when giving and receiving feedback

You get extra points for:

• Being familiar with WebGL/ ThreeJS/ PixiJS

Job Description

We are looking for an ASP.NET MVC developer that will be able to develop and support existing applications. The main scope of work will include everything from back-end to client-side code, using optimal and efficient technologies, frameworks, and patterns. Your primary responsibilities will be to design and develop these applications. Therefore, it’s essential that you are skilled at problem solving, solution design, and high-quality coding.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a high-quality application
• Integrating with front-end developers
• Ensuring a required level of performance

• Writing test-backed server-side code
• Analyzing requirements and designing new functionality
• Supporting and fixing existing functionality
• Selecting and using the most appropriate and efficient technologies for a particular application
• Designing and building application layers

Skills

• Proficiency in C# | Visual Basic
• Experience using .NET 5+ | Core
• Experience in developing NET MVC | ASP.NET Core MVC applications
• Senior knowledge of ( Entity Framework 6.* | EF Core | NHibernate | ADO.NET )
• Proficient knowledge in MSSQL | MySQL | Oracle | other RDBMS
• Database design including indexes and data integrity 
• Dependency injection pattern and IoC containers using at least one of: Autofac, Unity, Ninject, and/or SimpleIoc
• Writing tests with  NUnit | XUnit | MSTest
• Implementing enterprise application patterns 
• Understanding of HTML, JS, and CSS
• Familiarity with the client side framework  jQuery | Angular 1.* | Angular 2.*+ | React |
• Familiarity with  Kendo UI | DevExpress | Syncfusion
• Integrating web analytics tools 
• Familiarity with Azure Web Apps | AWS Cloud