
Sr. Backend Developer
We are a fast growing Chennai-based startup (with venture funding) and clients like Swiggy!
We are here for the long run and are led by strong engineers with experience at top tier firms
and authors of Java Standards at Sun Microsystems
We're building an awesome enterprise product that is already transforming businesses across
the globe
We have raised investment, so this role will not vanish in a few months
Our mentors include the Vice Chairman of HCL Technologies, Chairman of Singapore Airlines,
Senior leaders from LinkedIn etc.
Other background information
We're looking for strong, passionate developers who want to join our team and grow
We move fast, and will make you an offer in a few days for the right person
The job location will be in Chennai (it is the SaaS capital of India)
Please only apply if you are open to moving to Chennai (or are already here)
This won't be a 10 - 6 job, but you will be given amazing responsibilities
You will learn a ton, have a lot of flexibility, and have fun while doing it!
Responsibilities
1. Own major parts of our tech stack, but primarily the Javascript work
2. Build cutting edge applications in Node.JS, React/Angular etc.
3. Work on new tech that we are already some of the leading users of (like Firebase)
4. Work closely with mobile team, UX and PM team to construct creative solutions
5. Develop reusable custom components that can be used across application at run time
6. Optimize, improve efficiency, scalability, stability of application
7. MUST BE reliable, and be able to communicate clearly
8. MUST BE able to own and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
Bonus Points for experience using Firebase, NoSQL, or building high-scale applications.
Job Perks
Daily breakfast
Nice Friday team lunches
Macbook
Informal work environment - without hierarchy
Stock options (in lakhs)
Stipend to attend conferences
Potential travel to Singapore
Notice period: less than 45 days.
CTC :No bar for right candidate.
5+ relevant experience.
Candidates comfortable to relocate at Chennai can apply.

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- Good experience in oops concept
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- Good experience in jQuery & JavaScript
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- Knowledge of bootstrap
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- Communicates tech decisions through design docs and tech talks
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Degree in IT or equivalent
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Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks: CodeIgniter, Laravel, Bootstrap, AngularJs, Angular Material, Symphony, Zend, Cake and Flask.
Languages
PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python.
Databases: MySql
Operating Systems: Ubuntu, Windows and Macintosh.
Others: jQuery, AJAX, JSON, Celery, Git, API, AWS, Facebook API, Twitter API, Google API,PayPal Integration, nginx, Apache,AmCharts, Mpdf and PhantomJs.
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Strong knowledge in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery tools, e.g. Jenkins
Strong knowledge in planning for testing strategy, test suites and test cases.
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Strong Knowledge of security standards and techniques for web applications
Strong technical knowledge in software development methodologies, design patterns and implementation
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Advantage
Experience with other server-side stacks (Node.js, Python, Java etc.) a plus
Experience developing native or hybrid mobile applications for IOS and/or Android a plus
Experience in the development and production of standards-based websites using HTML/5, CSS/3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, JSON across multiple browsers a plus
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We are looking for a Ruby on Rails developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be 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.
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- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code.
- Integration of data storage solutions.
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic.
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- Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization.
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of Ruby on Rails, Ruby, SQL, JavaScript and Git.
- Experience with Shopify, ReactJs, JQuery CSS, HTML would be plus.
- Strong grasp of TDD and BDD.
- Experience with Heroku or AWS or DigitalOcean.
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