Software Engineer

iSchoolConnect is an online platform that makes the University Admissions process hassle-free, fun and accessible to students around the globe. Using our unique AI technology, we allow students to apply to multiple universities with a single application. iSchoolConnect also connects with institutions worldwide and aids them in the transformation of their end-to-end admission processes using our various cutting-edge use cases.

Designation : Senior Fullstack Developer

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building scalable, high-performance web applications and will be responsible for delivering robust backend services and modern, user-friendly frontend solutions. This role will also involve working with cloud services, databases, and ensuring the technical success of projects from inception to deployment.

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Development: Lead the development and maintenance of both frontend and backend applications. Write clean, scalable, and efficient code for web applications.
• Backend Development: Develop RESTful APIs and microservices using technologies like Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js.
• Frontend Development: Implement and maintain modern, responsive web applications using frameworks React, Angular, etc
• Database Management: Design and maintain scalable databases, including MongoDB and MySQL, to ensure data consistency, performance, and reliability.
• Cloud Services: Manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Google Cloud, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver new features and improvements.
• Code Quality & Testing: Follow best practices for code quality and maintainability, utilizing Test-Driven Development (TDD), and write unit and integration tests using Jest, and Postman.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior developers, perform code reviews, and ensure high standards of development across the team.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development, with a proven track record in both backend and frontend development.
• Backend Technologies: Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js for building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Frontend Technologies: Strong experience with React, Angular, etc to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Databases: Strong knowledge of both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS and Google Cloud for managing cloud services, databases, and deployments.
• Version Control: Proficient in Git for version control and collaboration.
• Testing: Experience in writing unit and integration tests with Jest, and Postman.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to work with complex systems.
• Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and Microservices Architecture.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

• Efficiently realize the UI/UX needs and deliver excellent front-end features.
  
• Maintain quality of our SAAS platform and ensure responsiveness of applications/cloud-run services.
  
• Collaborate with the rest of the teams to design and launch additional/new features and services.
  
• Develop and maintain the source codes.
  
• Optimize and stabilize the overall service architecture (front) from both engineering and commercial point of view.

• Should be highly skilled in the MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node)stack.
  
• Should have knowledge of different React Hooks, and should be able to develop custom hooks.
  
• Should have an understanding of making good-looking plots, an understanding of D3.js is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers

Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial

About PrepBytes(A CollegeDekho company)

PrepBytes(A CollegeDekho company) is a Gurgaon-based ed-tech startup focused on helping students improve their coding skills. PrepBytes offers India’s only Mentorship driven personalized coding programs.

In a short span of time , we have achieved a reach in 1000+ engineering colleges and established a brand among 100k+ students. 

PrepBytes was started by two IIT/NIT Alumnus having work experience in fast paced startups & tech giants like Amazon and Samsung. Since then, the startup has grown into a team of individuals working towards revolutionizing the way students learn coding and making them successful in their tech career. 

To fulfill the vision to be one of the largest personalised coding platforms , we are looking for passionate folks to join our team & contribute to success stories of thousands of students and be part of the next big revolution in the edtech industry.

Job Description

• Working with the founders to implement innovative ideas and improvising the existing backend.
• Development and implementation of cutting-edge Educational Technology with the aim of revolutionizing the sector.
• Work on innovative features of the Learning Management System, Coding Platforms, Hiring Platforms, Assessment Platforms, and many more new products.
• Building scalable and secured backend for smooth learning of users
• Get involved and mentor in System, Architecture, and Database Design discussions with the team
• Maintain high-quality code by getting involved in code reviews

What are we looking for?

• Overall 4+ years of technical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• A keen learner who will develop & own cutting-edge consumer-facing product 
• Experience in building projects from scratch.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• High-level proficiency in Javascript and web development technologies-JS/Node JS/MongoDB.

•  Developing both frontend and backend of application using technologies like Java,   Angular, JavaScript, HTML5.
•  Designing user interactions on web pages.
•  Designing and Developing back end API's and databases.
•  Meeting both technical and customer’s needs.
•  Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
•  Take complete ownership of the project and deliver with good quality.
•  Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

• Relevant experience of 8+ yrs
• Strong communication, organizational skills. Good in Agile, Scrum, Dev-Ops practices.
• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React and Amber.
• Proficiency in Java, Springboot, Microservices
• Familiarity with database technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Good in writing quality code and Unit Tests. Good knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills