Software Engineer - Full Stack

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.

Responsibilities : 

• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions. 
• Develop and maintain scalable software solutions with Ruby on Rails as the core technology stack.
• Develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in development. 
• Utilize Docker containers for efficient environment management and deployment.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency. 
• Implement and maintain database solutions in MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Test and ensure that the application works correctly across different browsers and devices. 
• Build and optimize user interfaces using React.js with a focus on performance and user experience.
• Integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Ensure robustness, performance, and security of the applications.
• Take full responsibility for project deliverables from conception to deployment.
• Design user-side and server-side architecture. 
• Maintain code integrity and organization, including performing code reviews and enhancing code quality.

Requirements :

• Demonstrable skills with Node.js and React.js, building and maintaining complex solutions.
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL and/or PostgreSQL.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to work effectively both as an individual contributor and within a collaborative team environment.
• Eagerness to take full ownership of deliverables, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Great attention to detail Organizational skills. 

Qualifications : 

• Internship or 6 months experience as a full stack developer working with ruby on rails.
• Experience developing and deploying dynamic and responsive web applications.
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality software. 
• A bright and passionate mind with relevant prior experience in web development (frontend, backend and database management) is welcome to apply. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, adapting to varying demands with resilience.

Full Stack Developer

This position would design scalable, efficient and maintainable software architectures using Node.js

We are building a online platform for millennial and gen z moms and parents to surround them with support at every step of their parenting journey, right from planning a baby to 12 years of child. We would like to be their trusted 24*7 parenting guide, prepare for every new moment just in time and make every need available at a click of a button. With 90k+ babies born every day and increasing number of working mothers in urban nuclear India, our vision is to create a world of healthy pregnancies, thriving children and confident parents.

Founded by ex-3M, Gillette, Cargill folks, we have are moving fast now :-

·      50K installations in last 6 weeks

·      > 2 Million hits on the content site since going live in early 2021

·      Raised 2 rounds of investment

About the Role

Technical:-

·      Architect and Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable software architectures using Node.js.

·      Backend Development: Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and security.

·      Code Implementation: Write clean, well-organized, and documented code that aligns with best practices and coding standards.

·      Database Management: Hands-on experience, with MongoDB

·      Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing: Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks promptly.

·      Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural guidelines.

·      Performance Optimization: Analyse and optimize application performance through profiling, tuning, and implementing best practices.

·      Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Node.js and related technologies, and make recommendations for technology adoption

Non-Technical:-

·      Collaboration: Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless end-to-end features and enhancements.

·      Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise in Node.js development.

What you have to offer

Must-Have:-

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

·      Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2-3 years focused on Node.js.

·      Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, including asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and familiarity with frameworks like Express.js.

·      Experience working with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, including database design and optimization.

·      Proficiency in version control tools (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflows.

·      Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

·      Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues.

Good To Have :-

·      Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

·      Prior experience with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, React, etc.) is a bonus.

·      Contributions to open-source projects, tech blogs, or relevant certifications are advantageous.

·      Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.

As a senior full-stack developer, you will contribute to our end-to-end supply chain platform. You'll work with all key stakeholders to deliver scalable, maintainable code and deliver amazing user experiences. We are building a design and process-centric culture where you'll play a key role in the implementation of the foundation of all our systems. Up for a challenge?

You are:

• A self-starter with a sense of what it takes to be successful as a team
• An agile - welcome change, do as little as possible and embrace continuous delivery
• Conscious about how quality is carried through from the UI to all layers underneath
• Passionate about design as a foundation of great user experience
• Opinionated, but flexible to accommodate the big picture

• Analyze requirements, provide estimates and deliver code in an agile setup
• Stay on top of all owned work and raise red flags as early as possible
• Define the architecture, best practices, and coding standards for a full-stack development
• Support continuous technical improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and present them for architectural review 
• Motivate team members, coach junior members, and extend goodwill to other employees

Must have

• Prior startup experience, preferably with war stories to share
• 3-5 years of software industry experience
• Solid understanding of software design, development, testing, and problem-solving 
• Expertise in coding efficient, high quality, and modularized software 
• Expertise in React.js and related ecosystem
• Experience with GraphQL and other modern JS ecosystems
• Expertise in common design patterns and anti-patterns Javascript
• Experience with service-oriented architecture and microservices
• Expertise in relational and non-relational databases and expertise in at least one database system
• Experience with planning, execution, and maintenance of test infrastructure for backend workflows
• Knowledge of AWS
• Knowledge of Unix shell and source control systems and tools such as git 
• Strong technical leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Technical mentoring skills

Great to have

• Experience with CI/CD and setting up a monitoring infrastructure
• Experience with Flutter
• Interest in blockchain and computer vision-related ML systems
• Experience working on high traffic systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Hands-On development of the core components of the Product Platform
• Liaison with the Technical Architect and Project Manager to understand project scope and objectives
• Break-up overall project scope into a manageable set of tasks and help the Project Manager define Sprints
• Own the Technical Design for different components of the Product Platform
• Help the Project Manager develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Develop the product as per design and structure using appropriate technologies meeting the requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Technical Mentoring of the Team in an effective and efficient manner to uphold quality
• Provide early insights on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about progress and potential risks
• Escalate issues affecting project delivery to appropriate levels within the company and/or vendor and track them to resolution
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and technical standards throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field or MCA
• 7-10 years of hands-on technical experience with 2-3 years of leading a team
• Strong command over Java, NodeJS, ReactJS, and similar Full Stack technologies
• Strong SQL and NoSQL knowledge for databases like MySQL and MongoDB
• Strong understanding of Git and related strategies like Pull Requests, merging, etc.
• Experience with GoLang preferred
• Exposure to DevOps over at least one Cloud Platforms like AWS or Azure in addition to the experience in developing cloud-native applications
• Strong familiarity with software tools like JIRA, Agile, TDD/BDD methodologies, and best practices
• Strong understanding of Algorithms and Design Patterns with proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, quality, budget, and timeline
• Product development background required