Software Engineering Manager

🚀 Job Title : Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Heavy)

Experience : 8 to 15 Years

Location : Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru (On-site)

Work Mode : 5 Days Work From Office

Employment Type : Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners or Candidates serving notice (LWD within 15–20 days)

About the Role :

PluginHive is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer with strong backend expertise to build and scale high-volume SaaS applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Node.js, React.js, and AWS, with a backend-heavy profile and the ability to independently own applications from development to production.

Mandatory Skills :

Node.js, React.js, AWS, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, Microservices, SQL/NoSQL, Docker, CI/CD, System Design

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop scalable applications using Node.js and React.js.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Own application development, deployment, production support, and scalability.
• Build REST APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive performance improvements.

Requirements :

• 8 to 15 years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js, React.js, and AWS.
• Experience managing high-volume production applications.
• Strong AWS architecture and cloud ownership experience.
• Good understanding of Docker, CI/CD, databases, and system design.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical decisions.

Hiring Process :

• Round 1 : Screening Call
• Round 2 : Online Technical Interview (Coding, DSA, Project Discussion)
• Round 3 : In-Person Technical Architect Round (System Design & Problem Solving)

What We're Looking For :

We are specifically looking for engineers who :

• Have a backend-heavy Full Stack profile (not frontend-heavy).
• Have independently owned production applications.
• Have hands-on AWS architecture and infrastructure experience.
• Can manage deployments, production issues, database changes, and application scaling.
• Are capable of leading technical decisions and solving complex engineering problems.
• Have worked without relying entirely on a separate DevOps or Cloud team.

Note : Candidates who have only basic AWS knowledge or rely on a separate DevOps team for deployments and infrastructure management will not be considered.

Job details:-

• Experience:- 1-3 Years
• CTC offered:- 12- 15 LPA
• Location:- Navi Mumbai (Vashi)
• No relocation will be considered
• Qualification:- Degree or diploma in Design, Graphic design or related field
• Notice period:- 0- 30 days
• Work from office

Roles & resposnibility:-

• Maintain visual consistency while pushing creative boundaries within the game.
• Build design systems and asset libraries to streamline development and iteration.
• Contribute to store creative or promotional visuals as needed.
• Experience with motion tools like After Effects or Lottie.
• Detail-oriented, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.
• We’re looking for a highly creative Graphic Designer with strong artistic instincts and a flair for motion design. Your primary focus will be on in-game visuals, UI art, and light animations that shape how players experience the game.
• Design immersive in-game assets: backgrounds, avatars, icons, power-ups, and UI Elements.
• Create motion graphics and micro-animations that enhance gameplay and user delight.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate ideas into polished visuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Generation through platforms like LinkedIn, Upwork, Freelancer, Email Marketing, and Cold Outreach
• Identify new business opportunities and potential clients in US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other global markets
• Develop and execute strategies for new business development through direct sales, partnerships, and marketing initiatives
• Write compelling proposals and pitch decks for client presentations
• Work closely with the technical team to craft custom IT solutions for clients
• Maintain CRM tools and track leads, follow-ups, and deal status
• Attend virtual/physical meetings with clients and represent Nexuslink professionally

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of BDM or Sr. BDE experience in an IT services company
• Proven track record in lead generation, client engagement, and sales closures
• Familiarity with platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, Clutch, LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (verbal & written)
• Good understanding of IT services: Web Development, Mobile Apps, SaaS, Cloud, eCommerce, etc.
• Experience working with international clients (B2B sales)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related field

Responsibilities :

- Execute and drive multiple UI UX projects by diagnosing business and user needs.

- Apply all pieces of user-centred design methodology and processes.

- Plan and conduct primary and secondary research.

- Convert user insights into concept designs that are not only compelling but are contrasting ideas looking at business challenges from varied angles.

- Design and manage all interaction design activities including visual design coordination with global designers.

- Present design decisions to the stakeholders that are backed up by strong experience design principles and rationale.

- Coordinate with technology teams to bring designs to a pixel-perfect reality.

- Manage communications at all levels and be responsible for project deliverables with quality and on time.

- A clear and effective presentation style to inform and influence important design decisions and maintain credibility.

- Create wireframes and visual design mockups as needed in order to effectively conceptualize and communicate detailed user interaction behaviors

- Create or advise on content architecture and navigation design, Design page level layout, page flow, and task fulfilment

- Conduct user research and synthesize findings

- Define and distill complex user requirements

- Design digital products and service processes

- Conduct usability testing

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams

- Communicate design solutions.

What We're Looking For :

- A relevant design degree, or equivalent work experience in UI UX is required

- 2+ years of experience with enterprise or design-oriented systems

- Familiar with design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

- Knowledgeable about HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; able to demonstrate how technical constraints and opportunities inform design solutions

- Portfolios demonstrate your expertise and experience is required

- You are able to communicate design rationale effectively in both oral and written forms, influence others, and find innovative solutions to problems.

- In the past, work has involved cross-functional collaboration with designers, product managers, software engineers, and end users.

- You have the ability to contribute to design strategy and build strong relationships across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

• Develop new user-facing features
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end services
• Define APIs for front-end and back-end
• Consume 3rd party APIs
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

• Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds
• Basic understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3
• Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks - Angular, RxJS, Internationalization
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates and reactive components
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues
• Familiarity with front-end build tools
• Proficient understanding of Git
• Good understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance
• Basic understanding of HTTP requests and proficiency in creating REST APIs using Swagger
• Strong understanding of relational databases and its concepts - MySQL
• Ability to write database queries and transactions using sequalize ORM
• We would prefer it the candidate has an experience of min 1 year but a maximum of 3 years with all above mentioned technologies, libraries and frameworks

Personality fit 

Looking to hire a Backend developer, who wakes up every day with the zeal of learning something new - a mind that is always curious. Not only this, he should be proud to have a good experience on algorithms and understand his technology at the atomic level.

Preliminary requirements for the role

1. Should understand the architecture of Node Js language, and must have had at least 1 year of solid experience in writing robust code in this language.
2. Should be well versed with basic algorithms on ( array, Linked list, stack, queue)- Yes, we do ask questions associated with time and space complexity for the above-mentioned algorithms
3. Thorough understanding of MySQL, in that, creating all types of joins ( inner, outer, left, and right) on multiple tables, views, and triggers are a piece of cake for you.
4. Further, you should have a decent understanding of database designs so that you can make quick decisions about normalization, inclusion/exclusion of foreign keys, etc
5. Should have a decent understanding of code repository tool such as GitHub
6. Should be well versed with the basics of AWS ( understanding of cloud architecture would be a plus)
7. Should be aware of the commonly used encryption techniques such as JWT, API encryption, Token management, etc
8. Exposure to working in E-commerce related applications as well as in a startup environment would be an add on. 

• Sourcing for the region (Maharashtra and Gujarat)
• Working closely with business development team and operations team to ensure the client expectations are properly met in terms of time and quality of sourcing
• Building and developing the required team to achieve the targets
• Driving efficiencies to maintain sourcing service levels and expanding margins of the region
• Building and implementing processes to increase the overall efficiency and reliability of the region
• Participating in cross-functional projects for high priority initiatives and bringing process and data- driven focused approach to support the organization's goals
• Driving change management to ensure efficient implementations of any new strategic change
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders like Operations, Finance, Product, Sales and New initiatives with the objective of driving stakeholder success
• Ensuring excellent customer and partner experience

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduates from Tier 1/2 Engineering colleges/Post Graduate from Tier 1/2 Management colleges with good academic performance
• 4-8 years of frontline Operation/sourcing/channel management experience or P&L Management
• Strong leadership qualities to lead a large geographically spread team
• Ability to manage conflicts and good stakeholder management skills
• Multi-tasking capabilities and inter departmental coordination
• Product first mindset and relevant experience is a useful plus
• Experience in channel management in B2C space will be very useful    

Detailed Job Description / Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The role requires deep expertise in delivering modern web application solutions on the Open Source Tech platform, as well as ability to communicate how these solutions drive business value. Detailed responsibilities include -

• Lead Engineering team and ensure customer requirements and needs across the current and future targeted segments are met.
• Work with Product Owner / US counter parts / SME’s to understand the requirements and prioritize development efforts.
• Work in capacity of Scrum Master role and manage development through Agile - Scrum framework. Activities include Sprint planning, Preside Scrum meetings, Sprint Retrospective, Publish reports, etc.
• Responsible for creating User stories, Epics in Project management tool based on the requirements received from various stakeholders including clients.
• Manage all aspects of engineering operations including Product Design, Development, Testing and Deployment.
• Architect the applications / providing recommendations to choose the right technologies for the products to be built.
• Manage Operational efforts for the contracted clients and ensure the SLA’s with required quality are met.
• Manage Product support team and ensure the SLA’s for response and resolutions are provided to client that meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Build / Guide Developers in building Full-Stack Web applications at Internet scale.
• Code Review and provide feedback to ensure timely delivery with required quality.
• Programming in MEAN stack or similar open source technologies and framework
• Data Modelling using NoSQL and Relational Database management Systems
• UI / UX Design and Implementation
• Web Development with BootStrap, Angular Material, and other libraries
• Develop Data / File parsing programs using Python or other programming languages
• Create methods and algorithms for data analysis and optimization
• Develop curriculum for talent development, Knowledge Sharing, etc.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders involved.
• Willing, capable and excited to roll up the sleeves to code when needed.
• Having exceptional expertise in one of the following areas –
  • Backend / Front end Web Application Framework
  • Serverless Architecture
  • Micro Services Platforms
  • AWS Services