Software Engineer/ Fullstack 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.

How to apply

• Send an email to jobs AT knownuggets.com with the subject line as "Senior Backend Engineer role"
• In the email include your answer (not AI written) on (1) why you think Node.js is amazing, and (2) what you would NOT use Node.js for

About the Role

We’re looking for a skilled Full Stack Developer with around 2 years of hands-on experience in building and deploying modern web applications. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using the latest technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy responsive web applications using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with designers to turn UI/UX concepts into functional products.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Debug, optimize, and improve application performance.
• Manage containerized deployments and CI/CD workflows.

Required Skills

• Must be a B.Tech graduate. (Computer science or IT )
• Only Pune Candidate Preferred. 
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js, and Node.js.
• Experience with Express.js, MongoDB / MySQL, and REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of Next.js is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Immediate joiner Preffered.  

Nice to Have

• Exposure to React Native or mobile app development.
• Exposure to GraphQL
• Experience with cloud infrastructure automation or serverless deployments.
• Prior experience working in IT services or client delivery projects.

Perks

• Hybrid work model (2–3 days in office, Pune)
• Exposure to global client projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced learning environment

Note: WE USE AN ATS, SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR CV CLEAR, WELL-STRUCTURED, AND INCLUDE RELEVANT SKILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF BEING SHORTLISTED.

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.

Position: Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer

Experience: 4+ years

Job Location: Chennai

Position Type: Full time / Permanent

Qualification: Any graduate

Job Description :

We are looking for a Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities :

- Develop new user-facing features

- Build reusable code and libraries for future use

- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs

- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability

- Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end

- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

Skills :

* Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3.                                                                                          * Good programming experience building .Net web application.

* Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.

* Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.

* Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.

* Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image.

* Familiarity with tools such as as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.

* Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.

* Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Bitbucket.

* Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.

Merkle|Sokrati, a leader in Paid Search & Social Advertising, provides a sophisticated technology solution to efficiently manage Digital Marketing campaigns for several brands in India. The technology developed takes a beating of serving and tracking 20M+ impressions a day. It runs crunching algorithms and keyword discovery routines using distributed computing, housing the entire data in distributed caches and sharded MySQL databases.

To be a geek at Merkle|Sokrati you need to know how to build scalable and high-performance systems. Nothing at Sokrati is small. We start with a proof of concept that demands a traffic rate of 10M+! To achieve any of this you need to understand Distributed Systems, Distributed Caching, High-scale Databases. And we possess the skills to create software that makes this entire heterogeneous system function together even if it runs on 100 boxes. A system that is so widely used cannot sustain any downtime and hence it uses elegant high-availability techniques to survive an outage. Not many startups can say “been there, done that”!

@Merkle|Sokrati, you will:

• Implement solutions for broadly defined problems
• Drive best practices and engineering excellence
• Be involved in the development of code in object-oriented languages like Java etc and build large scale robust distributed systems
• Be involved in full fledged product development.
• Build New Features, Push them to production fast.
• Debug production issues across services and levels of the stack
• Build services or APIs which will for easy application integrations at Sokrati to develop applications faster.
• Build scalable/fault-tolerant backend systems that process and analyze billions of data points every day.

You'd fit right in if you have:

• 2-4 years of experience in building successful production software systems
• A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals (based on a BE/BTech or MS in Computer Science)
• Experience developing software services and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability.
• Mastery of the tools of the trade, including a variety of modern programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++) and open-source technologies (Linux, Spring)
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced, agile and in an ownership and results oriented culture

If you are excited about:

• Having an unmatched startup experience that allows you to work on bleeding-edge technologies.
• Making a splash in a multi-billion dollar Digital Advertising industry
• Learning & Growing far beyond your current horizon
• A place full of like-minded & ridiculously smart folks
• A start-up culture that you'd cherish forever in your work life

Feel like you are a good fit? We would love to hear from you!