Software Development Engineer

Job Description: Principal Engineer (Full Stack Architect)

Job Title: Full Stack Architect

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 15Years to 20 years (4+ years in Enterprise Architecture)

Technology Stack: MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), Distributed Systems, Cloud (GCP/Azure), Neo4j, Vector Databases, SQL and NoSQL Databases, Knowledge Graphs.

Industry: Enterprise Software, Large-Scale Distributed Systems, Machine Learning

Job Summary

As a Full Stack Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems with a strong focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure), knowledge graphs (Neo4j), vector databases, and machine learning at scale. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, cloud engineers, and front-end developers to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.

This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, graph databases, machine learning systems, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on building solutions that meet business and technical needs. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience with a proven track record of architecting full-stack systems and leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Full Stack Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant enterprise applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

Distributed Systems: Architect and design large-scale distributed systems that handle high- volume, low-latency data processing.

Cloud Engineering: Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP or AWS,ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.

Knowledge Graphs and Databases: Design and optimize complex data models using Neo4j, vector databases, and other NoSQL solutions to manage interconnected data efficiently.

Enterprise Solutions: Architect and deliver cloud-native enterprise software solutions that meet enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Data Structure & Algorithms (DSA): Lead by example in writing efficient, high-performance code and optimize software with a strong focus on algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

Collaboration: Work with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Performance Optimization: Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability throughcode reviews, optimizations, and best engineering practices.

Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and promote engineering best practices across teams.

Mandatory Requirements

Experience: 12+ years of full-stack development experience, with significant expertise

in building and architecting applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

 Distributed Systems: Proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale

distributed systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.

 Cloud Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP or AWS),

with a deep understanding of cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and

security.

 Database Systems: Expertise in NoSQL databases like MongoDB and graph databases like

Neo4j. Experience with vector databases for high-dimensional data processing.

 Knowledge Graphs: Hands-on experience in designing and working with knowledge graphs

for solving complex data relationships.

 Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong knowledge of DSA with practical experience in

solving complex technical challenges.

 Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing and developing microservices-based

architectures and ensuring high availability.

 DevOps ; Automation: Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

 Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies, including SCRUM, TDD, and iterative development.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

 Front-End Expertise: Advanced experience with React.js, with knowledge of modern front- end technologies (Next.js, Redux, TypeScript).

 Cloud Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Architect or Azure Certified Solutions Architect certifications.

 Data Engineering: Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka).

 AI/ML Ops: Experience in deploying machine learning models using MLOps frameworks and automating ML pipelines.

 Graph Analytics: Experience in graph algorithms and analytics, with the ability to model and query complex relationships in a graph database.

 System Design: Experience in conducting system design reviews, providing insights into performance bottlenecks, scalability, and trade-offs.

 Security & Compliance: Knowledge of enterprise-level security protocols and data privacy compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR).

Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, setting technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between business and technical goals.

What you'll do :

• Work closely with product managers and engineers to design, implement, test, and continually improve scalable frontend and backend services.
• Develop products using agile methods and tools.
• Develop commercial-grade software that is user-friendly and suitable for a global audience.
• Plan, create, and execute (manual and automated) tests.
• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Staying up to date with current technologies and providing insights on cutting-edge software approaches, architectures, and vendors.
• Ensure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability are considered when architecting solutions.
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Skills you bring to the table:

• 3+ years of relevant experience. 
• Fluency in any one of JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
• Should have built large scalable enterprise applications from scratch.
• Strong experience in architectural patterns, High-level designs.
• Experience in NoSQL and SQL DBs.
• Have a knack for launching and iterating on products quickly with quality and efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and ability to flourish in a dynamic, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
• Hands-on, self-starter, capable of working independently.
• True love for technology and what you do.
• Maniacal attention to detail.

• Must have knowledge of at least two PHP frameworks out of Laravel, Cakephp, CodeIgniter and YII.
• Must have basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Knowledge of CMS architectures like Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal etc. will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of eCommerce frameworks like WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart etc will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Object-Oriented Concepts & a strong passion for Software Development.
• Strong Interaction and Design Sense
• Familiarity with LAMP stack (Apache, MySQL and phpMyAdmin)
• Comfortable with SQL and/or Script Programming.
• Experience in Designing & Developing Database in MySQL is a MUST.

Job description

• Hands-on experience in C#, http://asp.net/">ASP.NET, MVC, Web API, SQL Server.
• Experience in latest .Net framework versions (4/4.5/.Net Core 2.0 Frameworks), SQL Server 2008/2012.
• Experience in OOPS, HTML5, Bootstrap,CSS, AJAX/ JavaScript/ JQuery/ AngularJS and Angular 2.0 and web development.
• Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• .NET Full Stack (C#, MVC / .Net Core, WEB API, JSON, REST, JavaScript, Ajax)
• Good knowledge on Angular development, Angular JS
• knowledge in Azure cloud solutions.
• Developing and Hosting REST API Swagger and integration with angular.

Job Specification: (Education, training and experience)
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics,
or related field
• 2-4 years of experience with MVC, Entity Framework, JSON and responsive design
using Bootstrap
• 2-4 years of experience with Transact SQL with working knowledge of SQL Server
development
• 2+ years of experience with REST Services
• Develop mobile application using Xamarin, and Xamarin Forms
• 2+ years of experience with JavaScript, jQuery, Angular or other similar technologies
Experience with Azure PaaS is a plus
• Experience with unit testing (nUnit) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Azure DevOps and Git Repos
• Experience working within Agile/SCRUM methodologies a plus
Competencies / Skills:
• 2-4 years overall IT/Software development experience
• 2+ years of full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience programming C#, ASP.NET, Xamarin, and a
working knowledge of Visual Studio 2019/2022 IDE
• Strong results orientation: ability to set/hit timelines and work within a global, team
environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

🔎 We are looking for a software engineer who,

• 🙋🏻‍♀️ is curious and asks a lot of questions!
• 🤤 has good product taste.
• ⚡️ is passionate about writing clean code.
• 🕵🏻‍♂️ has strong problem solving skills.
• 🖥 can turn 1-pager specs into detailed features.
• ❣️ loves / appreciates automated testing!
• 😇 is humble, kind and has a good taste of sarcasm. 🤪
• 👨🏻‍💻 has good hands-on experience with JavaScript both on frontend and backend.

☀️ Non-mandatory, but nice to have

• 👶🏻 worked in an early-stage startup.
• 🤟🏻 built and led a small engineering team.
• 3️⃣ + years of experience.
• 👩🏻‍💻 open source enthusiast.
• 👩🏼‍🏫 You are passionate about teaching, learning and creator economy.

⁉️ What's the interview process like?

• Get in touch with Dhaval and understand the mission of the company in detail.
• Take us through what excites you the most about this role/challenge.
• A flexible project round in the programming language of your preference.
• Provide us with at least 2 references who would help us learn more about you.

🍫 Perks

• You will be a part of the founding team and will get to lead a lean team in the future.
• Working with a hands-on tech co-founder has a different vibe of its own! 😃
• Remote-friendly culture.