Software Engineer

About the brand:

Think9 is a brand co-creation platform that transforms powerful ideas into authentic, profitable, and experience-led brands that can define the future of brands in key consumption categories like fashion and lifestyle; food and FMCG, home and decor and beauty and wellness. We are a team of experienced entrepreneurs, marquee investors, and industry professionals who have expertise and experience in building some of the most popular brands in the country. We partner with passionate entrepreneurs to combine our collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to build brands that connect to the new generation of Indian consumers.

What you’ll be doing?

• Working knowledge of Shopify platform, as well as exposure to application development and the use of storefront APIs to extend Shopify functionality.

• Strong knowledge of liquid programming language and experience in development and application of custom/bespoke Shopify theme and modify  the pre-existing template(s)

• Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce seamless, robust, and responsive frontend user experiences

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be able to address their specific needs and  requirements at a moment's notice

• Understand business needs that drive project features & functions and provide internal consultation

• Proficiency in and understanding of best practices for HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery

• Have experience in migrating the e-commerce ecosystem in Shopify, Integrating third-party systems and Shopify supported apps

• Strong understanding of the e-commerce principles and the associated technology/tools

• Comfortable using version control systems (Bitbucket/GitHub)

• The ability to use Shopify Plus features including scripts and flow to best utilize the front and backend capabilities of the Shopify platform in building, launching and maintaining Shopify web-stores

• Strong skills in MySQL, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, Web Services

• Knowledge of additional platforms will be a plus

• Strong Object-Oriented Programming concepts

What you’ll bring?

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a similar field

• 3-5 years of experience developing within the Shopify 

• 3-5 years of experience in front-end technologies including, but not limited to, JavaScript, AJAX,HTML, CSS, SASS, XML

• Strong hands-on experience in daily eComm execution and process optimization

• Interest in staying current and applying the most current best practices

• Able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

About the company:

Our Client is a food platform based in India that focuses on bringing together digital-first brands, experiences, and retail destinations to cater to discerning consumers. Led by industry stalwarts, who previously operated Foodhall, a leading gourmet food retail chain in India, and former Managing Director of Future Consumer Limited, the company aims to shape the narrative around food in the country.

To further enhance its presence, the company is opening a chain of retail stores targeting young gourmet food lovers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore. These interactive spaces will offer epicurean treats for cooking, eating, and entertaining, and will feature better-made, new-to-market products and new-age brands. Orders placed on digital platforms will be fulfilled through a same-day home delivery network, and the stores will be supported by state-of-the-art commissaries in the three cities.

Our client is backed by a venture-backed, digital-first brand development platform. They partner with passionate entrepreneurs to build authentic, profitable, and experience-led brands that cater to the new generation of Indian consumers. Their team combines their collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to create brands that connect with consumers.

What you’ll be doing?

• Fluent in Backend web application development (Node.JS, PHP with good knowledge of Magento).
• Fluent in Database (MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB) design and management.
• Substantial experience with high throughput web services.
• Experience in using cloud platforms like Amazon.
• Knowledge of Frameworks like Express, Koa, Zend, etc.
• Basic Understanding of Front End development (JavaScript, CSS, Ajax, React.JS, Boot Strap, HTML 5)
• Fluent in various automation testing, performance testing, and deployment tools.
• Decent Understanding of Working on Agile Software Development Methodology.

What you’ll bring?

• We are looking for an experienced Back End developer to be part of a diverse, fast pace and energetic team.
• The candidate will be expected to design a scalable client-server framework, build database-intensive reporting modules, scalability and reliability of existing applications and services, and provide troubleshooting and 2nd-tier support for existing applications.
• The candidate should be a self-starter, who is proactive, positive, flexible, and a good team player.
• Minimum qualifications: B.Tech./B.E. in CS, IT, or ECE from a reputed college. 1-3 years of experience in Backend software development

Why work with us?

• You will be part of our founding team and get your hands dirty in the 0-1 stage of building a D2C brand.
• You will work with a solid set of people from diverse backgrounds.
• You will independently lead projects and have ownership of your deliverables.
• You will be pushed out of your comfort zone and watch your learning curve spike

• Develops code in C# and front-end technologies like Angular and React.
• Can test own code using unit testing framework.
• Able to understand and adhere to design principles and technical designs explained to him.
• Able to solve algorithmic and platform problems by researching online and trying out solutions

• ASP.Net, C#, SQL Server and JavaScript are must.
• MVC candidate should be preferred.
• Any other JavaScript library also an added advantage.

• Analysis
• Multitasking
• Communication Skills
• Results Oriented
• High Energy
• Self-Motivated

JOB DESCRIPTION

Level 3 Contractor-to-Fulltime-Programmer Role:

Must have 1-2 years (ideally 12 to 30 months) of post-collegiate professional programming experience at a top SaaS company in React, Typescript, Javascript working within Visual Studio Code and Yarn, leveraging superior techniques with Routing, Components, State, and Props to deliver elegant consumer applications based on dynamic data.

Ability to translate user story completely into exceptional functionality that consistently meets acceptance criteria and delights users.  Ability to convert complex workflows into elegant experiences highly prized.

Experience with Firebase, Firestore, MongoDB, Heroku and other Cloud-based technologies to deliver scalable, performant data-driven applications, with deployments on Kubernetes.  Ideally experienced working with colleagues over Discord.

Ability to exhibit judgment to independently author test suite and testing scripts to evaluate code additions, ensuring no regressions in functionality or user experience.

Proficiency in translating complex mathematical concepts into effective data structures and programming practices.  Personal pleasure in solving mathematical puzzles elegantly is a huge plus.

Bonus for those possessing keen interest in better investing, wealth creation, and FinTech/WealthTech experience.

Collaborate effectively through coding tools such as GitHub, Jira, and Slack.

Enthusiastic, collaborative, driven, curious, professional, fast-paced, detail-oriented.  Clear communicator, flexible work hours to be part of experienced Silicon Valley product team. Able to make constructive contributions to improved team development practices
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Anticipated first year will be entirely working from home given COVID as Level 3 Contractor, and upon completion of first anniversary will be eligible for sign-on bonus as full time employee. Required to have own effective laptop/development set up and sufficient bandwidth to be exceedingly productive.

We are excited to consider applicants from outside top IITs and top technical cities, so you don’t have to be a graduate of IIT Madras or IIT Bombay, nor living in Bangalore, Pune, or Hyderabad – we are more interested in exceptional and fluent programming talent and passion than just these degrees.  And all that being said, we confess we do have a founding team with degrees and DNA from Stanford, Harvard, and INSEAD.

There will be a technical task/test, a fit/communication interview, and a technical interview.