Software Engineering Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION :

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Gurucul is transforming enterprise security with user behavior and predictive analytics. If you enjoy

working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing and progressive environment, this is the position for you.

Gurucul offers competitive compensation packages and full benefits for all full-time employees.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Lead

Seeking a Java Technical Lead Developer, who will create scalable multi-tier web applications in an agile

software development environment. Applicant should have significant hands-on experience in designing

and coding server components.

The ideal candidate must be able to design and develop enterprise-scale information security software

in collaboration with the engineering team in India and with their counterparts in the US.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 to 14 years experience working as a Java developer on Web/EE applications, ideally multi-tenant SaaS products and at least 3 years as a tech lead.
• Expert in core Java development and Java EE technologies.
• Solid experience building server-side components for enterprise applications.
• Good understanding of browser-side development using any one of the frameworks like Angular, React etc.
• Good understanding of Single-page applications architecture.
• Good understanding of HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, Javascript and object-oriented javascript Should be well versed with server-side and client-side design patterns and anti-patterns.
• Experience using Spring and Hibernate in a commercially available software product.
• Good experience in MVC Architecture like Grails, Spring MVC, Servlets and JSP API programming.
• Exposure to maven/Gradle build script.
• Exposure/Experience with Hadoop and related big data technologies.
• Experience with Git/Gitlab.
• Experience in JMS, Kafka, and Logstash would be considered an added advantage.
• Good understanding of REST APIs and JSON.
• Expert in RDBMS like MySQL 8, SQL, SQL query design, tuning, and experience working with very large databases.
• Experience in multi-threading, and building cluster-aware applications.
• Strong communication skills.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Gitlab, and Nexus would be a big plus.
• Experience in working in SCRUM as a scrum master.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Provide inputs in the architecture and design of enterprise applications targeting Fortune 500 companies.
• Development of web-based Enterprise Applications using cutting-edge technologies.
• Gain an insight into enterprise security challenges as it relates to information/Application and infrastructure protection.
• Work closely with a brilliant team based in the USA and India that has successfully launched several software companies.

LOCATION

• The position is based in Pune (India)

 Responsibilities: 

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging 
• Ability to design and document the product features, codes. 
• Self-driven and ability to take up ownership of things 
• Write clean code to develop functional applications, automation scripts, test cases 
• Troubleshoot and debug applications 
• Collaborate with developers, cross-functional teams to identify issue, new features and come up with solutions 
• Gather and address technical and design requirements 
• Provide training and support to internal teams 
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use 
• Ability to sync with other developers, designers to identify issues, new features and improvements 

We are looking for a Technical Architect to join our Team in Bangalore. This is hands-on position. Your focus will be as a ‘force-multiplier’, coaching, mentoring and acting as an escalation point for the Engineers within your area.

This is a role with a lot of variety, ranging from designing architecture, pair programming, helping Engineers debug an issue to working with Product Managers on how to achieve a product requirement.

You will work closely with other Lead Engineers and the Engineering Director to set out the roadmaps across our products to align with the architectural and technology vision. We expect you to be opinionated and bring your passion to helping us continually innovate.

You will work closely with and interact with stakeholders inside and outside of IT, contributing directly to how the wider IT team works together and makes the best use of technology.

We use: Angular/React/NextJS, TypeScript for our Front End Technologies

We use: .NET Core, Microservices, REST, SQL/Cosmos DB for our Back End Technologies

Cloud: Extensive exposure to cloud-based development, preferably Azure
Experience: 10+ years of experience in a similar senior position

We offer flexible working, not just through these uncertain times but indefinitely. We are based in Bangalore. Travel within India and abroad may be necessary and flexibility is required to meet the demands of the post, including occasional weekend work. The post holder may be reasonably required to work from any INTO or Partner location at any time.

• understanding of the front-end and back-end processes;
• ability to work with HTML / CSS;
• ability to work with databases;
• understanding of programming templates and architecture design guidelines;
• profiling and optimizing applications.

Overview

Xcelpros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. Our focus is Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

We are hiring for our Product Development team and have an immediate need for a Backend Developer / Fullstack MERN Developer. The position calls for someone with a mindset who can build great products, manage multiple projects and related tasks on deadline. We are looking for high-quality and passionate developers that want to be a part of a great product team.

You need to have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience  as a Backend Developer using MERN (NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL & Express) & GraphQL technologies. The candidate will work closely with our internal teams in the design, development, launch and enhancement of various products.

About XcelPros

XcelPros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. XcelPros is focused on Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

XcelPros specializes in technology solutions for Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) areas. We believe technology is the enabler of exponential growth for us and our customers. We are strategists delivering innovative business and technology solutions.  We have been well funded and operational since 2011.

XcelPros and affiliated group of companies are proud to foster a high-performance culture, one that's defined by having the best people, with the skills and determination to deliver above and beyond. We look for insightful and astute professionals who are also forward-thinking, confident, self-motivated and globally minded. Our core team consists of professionals with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.  XcelPros is continuously looking for talented, highly motivated individuals who believe in excellence and are committed to providing superior service to our customers and stakeholders. 

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design and development of  Web and Mobile applications using NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• You are required to have experience with development in Microservices Architecture 
• Experience with NestJS framework is a major plus
• Hands on experience with GoLang is not mandatory but a major plus

Start Date - Immediate

Positions - 2 (Immediate Need)

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience building applications in NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• Strong and mandatory experience of 2 years of experience in building applications using the Microservices architecture in NodeJS
• Strong and mandatory skills in Automating Components, Perceptibility, Configuration Management, Debugging & Consistency while writing Microservices.
• Experience building applications using NestJS or similar frameworks is a major plus 
• Experience building applications and service integrations using Apollo /  GraphQL
• Adhere to best practices of engineering by writing high-quality code.
• Hands on experience in Elastic Search and related technologies
• Hands on experience with one or more testing frameworks such as  Jest
• You are required to write / conduct unit & integration testing to ensure code meets high-quality standards
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Production Support, BAs, Architect, Project Managers, and Product Owners to deliver high quality solutions.
• Develop, build, configure and unit test solutions from low level designs
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation
• Perform all work to agreed time, cost and quality constraints
• Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed and formally documented
• Design, develop, test and document detailed technical specifications for application components built using MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, NodeJS) stack and integrations
• Develop and maintain high traffic / high performance React and Node based e-commerce web applications and web services, including support for mobile
• Participate in support activities to help UI developers integrate with APIs / services
• Create and maintain scalable infrastructure leveraging modern AWS cloud platforms
• Knowledge of all development aspects within an Agile SDLC framework, including; estimation, design, development, unit test, code reviews, and documentation
• Develop solutions that satisfy business requirements as outlined in user stories, and within agreed upon timelines
• Ensure solutions are of high-quality with regards to following standards and best practices, as well as satisfying security and performance requirements
• Collaborate effectively with other Agile team members
• Work with the Production Support team in the research and resolution of production issues.
• Prior hands-on experience with architecture for Web and Mobile technologies, E-commerce, Payment Gateways, Data security and encryption is a major plus
• Experience with CICD, containers and container management platforms(Dockers, Docker Swarm/Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge of GOLANG is a major plus
• Good understanding of the Twelve-factor App methodology is a major plus
• Experience defining new architectures and ability to drive project from an architecture standpoint is a major plus
• Experience with Security configuration is a major plus
• Experience in understanding platforms & key AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, ECS, AWS Fargate, EKS, EC2, S3 etc. is a major plus
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud integrations
• Highest levels of code quality
• Needs to conduct weekly code reviews
• Ensure timely and quality release of the product in collaboration with other team members
• Must be a self-starter and able to build up presence in the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technical Expertise / Hands-On Skills:

• MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS & Node JS)
• PostGreSQL
• Apollo GraphQL
• JEST
• RESTAPIs

Key Deliverables

• Develop very high sense of ownership, the zeal to build scalable applications
• Develop a deep understanding of product development and start-up ecosystem
• Work with a performance oriented team driven by ownership and open to experiments
• Build customer facing technology product for global customers
• Collaborate with development teams to help identify and develop reusable platforms/libraries.

Key Requirements

• Can do attitude
• Highly motivated to bring fresh thoughts to the table
• Highly creative and most importantly willing to exercise it
• Self-starter and self-learner focused on research and learning
• Ability to play a variety of roles and most importantly take accountability
• Ability to communicate openly and embrace various perspectives without judgment
• Believe in a ”No politics” attitude. Politics can be detrimental to yourself and the organization.