Sr Backend Engineer

About Thrillophilia :

At Thrillophilia, we are building multiple digital travel brands leveraging our proficiency in ecommerce, technology, distribution and marketing. We love to start from “Zeroes”. We plan, build and scale travel marvels from scratch and are absolutely obsessed about creating the best travel experiences for our customers. Our goal is to create 100+ sizable travel brands across the globe by 2027.

Thrillophilia is one of the key brands under 53 Takeoffs umbrella. Today, 100 Million+ travelers use our brands to discover and book diverse travel experiences. With multiple tourism and start-up awards as well as global recognition under our belt, we have scaled ten-fold over the past three years. You might know us from early Thrillophilia’s days. The journey of Thrillophilia is rooted in a passion for travel, technology, and people. It began back in 2011 when the global market was still too young for online travel. Ever since we have grown to become India’s largest online platform for booking affordable travel experiences across 55+ countries. Our offerings are diverse and wholesome, with 24,000+ products and services ranging from tours and activities to luxury and culture stays, powered by exclusive deals and extra effort to bring joy to all our travelers.

Awards we won at Thrillophilia -

• YourStory’s best places to work!
• ISB’s BizQuest.
• Singapore Bash’s best startup.
• London Mayor’s IE20.

About our people - Ah, let's talk a bit about the folks over at Thrillophilia, where hard work and ownership run rampant, and problem-solving is the name of the game. The team here doesn't just punch the clock and head home. They're in it to win it, do the best work of their life by taking ownership of their work and striving for excellence in everything they do.

Whether it's finding the best hidden gem in the world or developing tech solutions, there is a deep ownership and accountability and Remarkable is one word to summarize their work!

They're a fun-loving bunch, they party really hard and share a passion for travel, and they're not afraid to let loose and enjoy the journey. From backpacking through Southeast Asia to exploring the hidden corners of their own cities, these adventure seekers somehow always manage to take out time to party and travel the world.

So, if you're looking for some inspiration, just take a look at the people of Thrillophilia. They're living proof that with hard work, ownership, and a vision to solve problems at scale, anything is possible.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.js to join our dynamic and innovative tech team. As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions that drive the success of our travel platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, UI/UX design, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of features and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Ruby on Rails and React.js.

- Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and fellow developers to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.

- Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to enhance team productivity and code quality.

- Optimize application performance and ensure efficient resource utilization by conducting performance testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to Ruby on Rails and React.js, and share knowledge with the team.

- Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications in cloud-based environments.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

- Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer / Module Lead, preferably with a focus on Ruby on Rails and React.js. (At least 4+ years of experience)

- Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.js, with a solid understanding of their core principles, frameworks, and ecosystem.

- Proficient in front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

- Experience with database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases especially PostgresSQL.

- Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.

- Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and testable code, with a strong emphasis on software quality and best practices.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.

If you are passionate about building revolutionary travel products, thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, and are ready to take on exciting challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and embark on a transformative journey to redefine the future of travel!

• BS in CS or EE or equivalent
• Experience working on large scale systems in rapid growth environments
• Experience with public cloud offerings (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Solid programming skills; preferred experience in Java, and/or Python
• Experience with modern web frameworks, advanced algorithms/data intelligence, public
• cloud platforms and streaming data pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization, microservices architecture, continuous integration, and delivery
• 5+ years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for design and development of high end, robust, scalable products that disrupt the market
• Technically-intense role with primary focus on building cool products in a niche domain 
• Evolution into Principal Software Engineers and Team leads and beyond based on one’s ability to demonstrate very strong technical expertise and project & people management skills.
• Reviewing code work for accuracy and functionality
• Analyzing code segments regularly.

Requirements:      

      Experience Range: 3+

      Role: Software Engineer – final role will depend on candidate’s experience and credentials

      Education: BE/B. Tech/MCA/M.Sc./MTech

      Technology Stack: Java, Hibernate, spring, spring boot, Microservices, MySQL, reactJS, Elastic Search, AWS Infra

BE/BTech from shortlisted institutes;
b) Work closely with business in identifying solution requirements and key case-studies/scenarios for the future solution
c) Design and prototype Azure solutions, create solution architecture document covering deep technical aspects of the implementation
d) Create a unified strategy for Azure cloud transformation governance, automation, security, implementation and operations
e) Analyze existing application portfolios, develop next-gen application architecture, transformation and modernization roadmap
f) Conduct Azure solutions architecture review/audit and create review/audit report
g) Lead implementation of the solution from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live"
h) Oversee the development efforts and provide technical help as needed
i) Day-to-day lead the client through the technical and organizational challenges of Cloud transformation
j) Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities, including RFP processing, proposal development and direct communications with potential clients
k) Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices
l) Create thought leadership on Azure solutions and hybrid clouds
m) Serve as an Azure evangelist, consult and provide technical guidance on Azure solutions design, build, governance, security, operations and cost control best practices
What You Have
n) Large-scale software development or application engineering with recent coding experience in the following platform: .Net Core,.NET MVC, Azure, React.js, Angular
o) Designing and building applications using container and serverless technologies
p) Experience architecting highly available systems that utilize load balancing, horizontal scalability and high availability
q) Deep expertise in solution architecture including web services, relational and non-relational databases, front-end and/or back-end technologies
r) Good exposure to Agile software development methodologies and DevOps practices such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration (CI) and automated deployment
s) Experience working with highly scalable, performant and mission critical architectures
t) Avid technologist, with deep expertise in modern cloud architecture and history of successful implementation of complex Azure solution
u) Ability to suggest competitive and innovative technical decisions, get client buy-in and deliver commitments
v) Strong communication skills, ability to present technical ideas in business-friendly language
w) Analytical and problem-solving abilities
x) Azure certifications and Architecture Framework (TOGAF/IAF) are recommended

Requirements:

• Passion for building and delivering great software with a strong sense of ownership.
• Good understanding into .Net Core and PS
• Minimum of two years of experience in building web applications using ASP.NET MVC and .NET platform in general.
• Should have strong UI development skills using HTML, CSS/JavaScript frameworks.-

     Good understanding of IIS configuration

• Strong experience with Build and Release, Agile processes and Estimation/Planning-
  
  Exposure to New Relic or similar tools to optimize web application performance
  Strong expertise in SQL programming, with experience of writing & optimizing queries that access/process millions of records-
  Experience of architecting and designing web applications and servicesTeam TA,LeadSquared (ref:hirist.com)