Software Development Engineer III

Function: Product

Reports to: Founders

Location: Bangalore

Job type: 6 days WFO

Your Role at Pathfinder

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be primarily responsible for architecting and developing the platform that will be our interface with the outside world. You'll develop the platform end-to-end such that it is a reflection of who we are, our core capabilities and what we have to offer to the early stage startups. 

What You’ll do

• Own the entire platform end-to-end. Develop and enhance our website and client dashboards.
• Convert UX/UI designs into modular, reusable and scalable components using Next.js and React.js 
• Ensure applications are fully responsive and the visuals adapt to all resolutions, cross-browser and cross-device compatible. 
• Optimize performance (lazy-loading, code-splitting) to reduce load times. 
• Build backend systems, database that support CRUD operations. 
• Develop database schemas, stored procedures, and queries using Notion or any other database systems. 
• Maintain version-control workflows using Git, branch strategies and pull requests.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and propose improvements to our stack.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into responsive, pixel-perfect web applications.

You’ll thrive here if you

• 2-5 years’ hands-on experience in full stack development. 
• Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js frameworks. 
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Ability to design the UI from scratch without using pre-existing CSS libraries.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues and optimize performance.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Good to Have

• Experience with server-side rendering and static/dynamic site generation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins) 
• Basic understanding of backend technologies (Node.js, Express) 
• Experience in performance prowling (Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools) 

Working Style

We value speed, precision, and reliability in execution. To thrive here, you’ll bring:

• Operator Mindset – Ability to think from multiple perspectives and execute diligently. 
• Detail Discipline – Exhibit attention to detail, coherence and rigour in work.
• Adaptive Creativity – Look beyond the obvious and bring your individual flavour in your work.
• Builder's Accountability - When something breaks in production, you own it through resolution. You don't pass the bug.
• Documentation Habit – You write code others can read, and you leave context behind you (Example - comments).

Technical & Professional Requirements

• MERN stack developer should have the ability to translate Wireframes and PSD Designs into functional web apps.
• Binding of UI elements to JavaScript object models
• Creating RESTful services with Node.js
• MERN stack developer must have proven experience in front & back-end development
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver a complete user experience
• Reactjs Nodejs developer must know MongoDB, Express, Node.js, & React.
• Write code that is cross-platform and cross-device compatible
• MERN full stack developer must have the ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly
• Understanding & proficiency in REST APIs.
• Integration of data storage solutions [RDBMS, NoSQL DB]

Responsibilities & Skills

• MERN Fullstack eCommerce developer is responsible for writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Implementation of security and data protection
• MERN software developer must have good communication & interpersonal skills

Responsibility 

·        Designing and building the website front-end.

·        Creating the website architecture.

·        Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.

·        Generating WordPress themes and plugins.

·        Conducting website performance tests.

·        Troubleshooting content issues.

·        Conducting WordPress training with the client.

·        Monitoring the performance of the live website.

Eligibility

·        Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.

·        Proven work experience as a WordPress developer.

·        Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.

·        Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, and SVN.

·        Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.

·        Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.

·        Ability to manage projects.

·        Good communication skills.

1.Atleast 1.5 - 3 yr Experience in Mongodb

2.Overall 4-10 yrs Experience  in PHP/MERN Stack Development

3.Strong Experience in large data set

4.Strong Knowledge in anyone of PHP ( Yii2, Larvel,Codeigniter)

5.Good understanding of Code optimization.

6.Excellent in Designing & Architecture, handle AWS(Amazon Web Services) for our product in Financial domain.

7.Expert in working on core PHP,Oops,MySQL,Javascript,Ajax,HTML5,CSS3,& JQuery technologies

8.Proficient Understanding of Code Version Tools Such as Git ,Bit Bucket

9.The candidate should be well versed with problem solving skills,task breakdown  & code reviewing.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build beautiful UI using the Angular framework
• Work closely with the UX and visual design team to build a highly engaging UI that predicts and exceeds user expectations
• Work closely with product management team to understand user needs; participate in process definition and technology selection to ensure appropriate testing of UIs
• Develop the UI using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript to create great product experiences
• Build RESTful APIs that interface with the Cohesity backend systems
• Develop and Debug end to end from UI to the backend

Requirements:

• 3+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record of building high performance consumer web applications or services.

• good exposure in front end ui frameworks like reactjs, angular.

• thorough knowledge of html, css and javascript.

• very good analytical and problem solving skills.

• Willingness to constantly learn and if you are looking for ways to improve yourself and the processes around you.

• experience working in an agile team environment and are a self-starter, conscientious member of the team.

• passion to code, but also you’re awesome at it!

• Attention to detail

• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Experience working with a startup will be a plus.

• 2+yrs of experience in Frontend Development
• 2yrs of experience in NodeJS Development
• AngularJS (v1.+) proficiency and web development experience using AngularJS
• Good hands on experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, results-driven agile environment with varied

Responsibilities:

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
  Develop the frontend and Backend of the Application
• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application
• Constantly and consistently implementing new features and optimize existing ones from controller-level to UI Vigilantly and rapidly fix bugs

Note: Candidate will be working on developing applications using NodeJS