
Software/ Sr Software Developer (Ruby On Rails)
at Education Loans Fintech |Delhi

Our client is an expert in education financing and counselling related to higher studies abroad. They help students to understand about scholarships in various colleges abroad, whether they are eligible and how to apply for such esteemed institutions. Their dedicated page enlists every scholarship available across the globe, apart from other facilities required by students like visa counselling, forex, accommodation, Peer contacts etc.
They also offer the best resources for exams like IELTS, TOEFL and GRE apart from organising webinars and events to connect with industry experts, alumni and fellow students - which helps to prepare for travels, loans and more. Partnered with the most prominent Banking and non-banking financiers, the team is led by FinTech-experienced IIT Kanpur alumni, passionate about offering sustainable financial offerings.
- Improving customer experience, not only for borrowers but also other partners on the platform
- Ensuring seamless integration with data/ service providers and lending partners
- When not doing any of the above, writing tests to prevent any regressions
What you need to have:
- Must have skills:
- Good Experience in Ruby On Rails
- Experience in Modular Javascript programming
- Self-starter: Someone who can develop independently
- Passionate about problem-solving, ability to see the big picture
- Realizes the value of 80-20
- Good to have skills:
- DevOps experience (Managing web application on AWS)
- Prior experience in the Fintech or Banking industry as a tech role.
- Test case writing
Software Developer: 1 to 4 yrs
Sr. Software Developer: 4 to 8 yrs

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Experience: 10–15 Years
Location: Bengaluru
Role Overview:
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Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain scalable backend systems for cloud-based web applications.
- Develop microservices using AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS) and databases (MySQL, NoSQL).
- Design and implement REST APIs for seamless communication between systems.
- Create containerized solutions with Docker for efficient deployment.
- Solve real-world problems with enterprise-class product designs.
- Contribute to key decisions on product and technology direction.
- Promote frameworks, standards, and new technologies within the team.
Required Skills:
- Experience: 10+ Years in backend development; 3+ Years in large-scale, microservices-based projects.
- Backend Technologies: Proficiency in Python, Node.js, and Java.
- Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, SQS, SNS).
- Database Skills: Expertise in MySQL and NoSQL databases.
- Microservices Architecture: Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability.
- DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with Docker.
- API Development: Proven expertise in designing and consuming REST APIs.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful projects with real-world applications.
- Solve complex problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
Location Preferences
- Candidates located in Kerala are preferred.
Skills and Qualifications
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Strong proficiency with JavaScript, React, and Redux
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Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it(particularly Express,Loopback)
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Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
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Good understanding of server-side templating languages
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Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors
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Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
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User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
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Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
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Understanding Cloud based application deployment.
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Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
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Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
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Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
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Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
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Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
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Responsibilities
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- Collaborating with a cross functional team of the backend, Mobile application, AI, signal processing, robotics Engineers, Design, Content, and Linguistic Team to realize the requirements of a conversational social robotics platform which includes investigate design approaches, prototype new technology, and evaluate technical feasibility
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- Ensure best practices in design, development, security, monitoring, logging, and DevOps adhere to the execution of the project.
- Introducing new ideas, products, features by keeping track of the latest developments and industry trends
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Requirements
- Proficiency in distributed application development lifecycle (concepts of authentication/authorization, security, session management, load balancing, API gateway), programming techniques and tools (application of tested, proven development paradigms)
- Proficiency in working on Linux based Operating system.
- Proficiency in at least one server-side programming language like Java. Additional languages like Python and PHP are a plus
- Proficiency in at least one server-side framework like Servlets, Spring, java spark (Java).
- Proficient in using ORM/Data access frameworks like Hibernate,JPA with spring or other server-side frameworks.
- Proficiency in at least one data serialization framework: Apache Thrift, Google ProtoBuffs, Apache Avro,Google Json,JackSon etc.
- Proficiency in at least one of inter process communication frameworks WebSocket's, RPC, message queues, custom HTTP libraries/frameworks ( kryonet, RxJava ), etc.
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- Good understanding of networking and communication protocols, and proficiency in identification CPU, memory & I/O bottlenecks, solve read & write-heavy workloads.
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- Proficiency in working on at least one of cloud hosting platforms like Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, Azure etc.
- Proficiency in at least one of database SQL, NO-SQL, Graph databases like MySQL, MongoDB, Orientdb
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DB Design and Development.
Developing and Designing in Node.js, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL.
The developer will review requirements and design documents to produce estimates and task lists based on those requirements.
Applying SDLC principles when working with or leading a team of developers.
Needs to create mobile and web applications
Responsible for the creation and implementation of a wide variety of mobile and Web-based
Products using Node.js, JavaScript, MySQL, and AJAX.
Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong
optimization and functionality
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Good Knowledge in Developing Applications using CMS.
Should have knowledge of angularJS
Integrating Payment Gateways, Facebook APIs, Secure login (with social networking accounts).
Experience in developing Web applications using OOPS with Node.js, MySQL, HTML5, JQuery, and Ajax.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 8+ years of IT experience most of which will have been in helping the design and implementation of the software suite/module.
- 2+ years on any Cloud Platform (AWS, Azure, Google etc).
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Science / Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations.
- Strong programming skills in Java.
- Strong hands-on experience in integrating multiple databases like Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL etc.
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- Customer facing skills to represent AWS well within the customer’s environment and drive discussions with senior personnel regarding trade-offs, best practices, project management and risk mitigation
- Leading/Involved in highly-available and fault-tolerant enterprise and web-scale software applications.
- Experience in performance optimization techniques
- High end Troubleshooting and Communication skills.
- Proven experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile/iterative methodologies required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Implementing experience with primary AWS services (EC2, ELB, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway Route53 & S3).
- AWS Solutions Architect Certified
- Experience in programming languages like Java/Python.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges
- Integration of AWS cloud services with on-premise technologies from Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, SAP etc.
- Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements (eg. security, privacy, SOX, HIPAA etc.).
- Extended travel to customer locations may be required to sell and deliver professional services as needed

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to)
Implement new features using Ruby on Rails/ReactJS/MySql/AWS tech stack.
Learn our cloud-based application and our human business processes.
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service; set up an API between that service and the main application.


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System Design Concepts:
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- Message Queue
Qualifications:
Graduation - B. Com + IT Certification/ B.Sc. - IT / B.Sc. Comp Sc./ B.Sc. IT/ BE-IT/ BE-Comps
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Oracle, SQL, Java, Node JS, REST API Debugging.
Soft Skills:
Client Management; Good interpersonal skills; Good Communication

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• Software development project management from transforming requirements into technical specifications,
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• Perform frequent peer reviews.
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• Contribute towards a positive healthy fun and creativity driven culture.
Must Have:
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