Sr Full Stack Developer

Function: Product

Reports to: Founders

Location: Bangalore

Job type: 6 days WFO

Your Role at Pathfinder

As a Full Stack Developer, you'll be primarily responsible for architecting and developing the platform that will be our interface with the outside world. You'll develop the platform end-to-end such that it is a reflection of who we are, our core capabilities and what we have to offer to the early stage startups. 

What You’ll do

• Own the entire platform end-to-end. Develop and enhance our website and client dashboards.
• Convert UX/UI designs into modular, reusable and scalable components using Next.js and React.js 
• Ensure applications are fully responsive and the visuals adapt to all resolutions, cross-browser and cross-device compatible. 
• Optimize performance (lazy-loading, code-splitting) to reduce load times. 
• Build backend systems, database that support CRUD operations. 
• Develop database schemas, stored procedures, and queries using Notion or any other database systems. 
• Maintain version-control workflows using Git, branch strategies and pull requests.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and propose improvements to our stack.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into responsive, pixel-perfect web applications.

You’ll thrive here if you

• 2-5 years’ hands-on experience in full stack development. 
• Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js frameworks. 
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Ability to design the UI from scratch without using pre-existing CSS libraries.
• Proven ability to debug complex issues and optimize performance.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Good to Have

• Experience with server-side rendering and static/dynamic site generation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins) 
• Basic understanding of backend technologies (Node.js, Express) 
• Experience in performance prowling (Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools) 

Working Style

We value speed, precision, and reliability in execution. To thrive here, you’ll bring:

• Operator Mindset – Ability to think from multiple perspectives and execute diligently. 
• Detail Discipline – Exhibit attention to detail, coherence and rigour in work.
• Adaptive Creativity – Look beyond the obvious and bring your individual flavour in your work.
• Builder's Accountability - When something breaks in production, you own it through resolution. You don't pass the bug.
• Documentation Habit – You write code others can read, and you leave context behind you (Example - comments).

Roles and Responsibilities
1. Ability to work on diverse backend stack such as Node JS, Java, Express JS
2. Ability to work on diverse frontend stack such as React JS, Angular 6/7/8/9, HTML5, CSS3

3. Ability to deliver quick POC’s using cutting edge technologies.

4. Preparing reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software.

5. Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards

6. Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications. Analysing and resolving technical and application problems.

7. Ability to debug application.

8. Should have complete knowledge on developing RESTful Services.

9. Should be able to also work in agile development methodology.
10. Work with designated JavaScript framework to design, develop, and debug web applications
11. Can work on Angular and Integrate backend services
12. Work with the team to manage, optimize, and customize multiple web applications
13. Manage end to end module lifecycle management of the product
14. Push and pull codes via Git repository

Competency Requirements

1. Experience in NodeJS, Java and development using AngularJS / ReactJS
2. Experience in front end frameworks such as Angular.js, React.js, Bootstrap, Foundation etc
3. Experience in client/server application development
4. Knowledge of agile development methodologies
5. Knowledge of unit testing theory
6. Knowledge of AWS cloud
7. Experience in Java, Python and Go will be added advantage

• 4+ years of experience in web development (PHP 7+ / JS / MySQL / Symfony 4+ / Rabbit MQ /Docker / Redis and other frameworks).
• Good understanding of OOP principles and their use in practice.
• Experience in building CRM systems is a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems would be a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Node.js will be a plus.

• 3+ years of experience with LAMP stack: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP
• 3+ years of experience with web APIs: REST
• AWS Experience would be great to have.
• Java/Python experience will be a Plus.
• Good Communication Skills.

A highly motivated and passionate individual who has experience in executing end to end web based application projects and bringing them to production quickly and with high quality. Passionate about building flexible and scalable solutions with an eye for detail and can weigh pros and cons to find best possible solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Manager and Engineering Manager to plan, implement and deliver tasks and modules on a timely basis with best practices and adherence to SOPs.
• Understand the product specification and be able to ask questions and gather information and feedback to build a well rounded solution.
• Deliver end to end applications starting from front end web development, back end development, middleware integration and persisting data in no SQL or RDBMS databases.
• Should be able to use existing front-end components to build web based UI interfaces.
• Strong technical design approach to problem solving for backend services.
• Should be able to communicate and defend the tech design choices taken for long term scalability and maintainability.
• Play the role of an unblocker in a tight scrum environment.
• Should be able to help other developers with challenges and help achieve milestones as per plan.

• Prioritise to manage ad-hoc requests in parallel with ongoing projects.
• Document API specification, technical design and other key information for all projects/modules/services owned

Requirements:

• A highly talented developer with 4-7 years of hands-on experience in building secure and scalable web-based applications using Java in backend and JS-based frontend frameworks
• Strong knowledge of Java 8+, databases (SQL and NoSQL), MySql, Mongo
• Experience working with Cassandra, Spring Boot, Apache Spark, Kafka, RabbitMQ is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of any one or more of AngularJS/ReactJS/VueJS and CSS3, HTML5
• Strong experience in data modeling for data storage tools in SQL; experience with noSQL is highly desirable.
• Experience building scalable solutions for 2x, 5x and 10x growth with high quality and flexibility.
• Practitioner of test-driven development practices.
• Experience in creating and adhering to best practices for development
• Experience working with container technologies like Docker and knowledge of CI/CD processes for automated integration and deployment.
• Basic knowledge of AWS preferred
• Strong experience in Microservices (SRP) paradigm
• Willing to learn new technologies (Golang)

• Qualification B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA(IT/Computer Science)
• Years of Exp 4 - 7 years

• Improving customer experience, not only for borrowers, but also other partners on the platform.
• Ensure seamless integration with data/ service providers and lending partners.
• When not doing any of above, write tests to prevent any regressions.

• Full-stack development experience.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Self-starter: Someone who can develop independently.
• Passionate about problem solving, ability to see the big picture.
• Realizes the value of 80-20

• Regular participation on Codechef, Topcoder etc. ( If yes, please cite your rank and pass on a link to your profile! )
• Prior experience at a bank / fin-tech / non-banking financial player in a technical role.

• Experience in software / web application architecture, estimates, design and development experience
• Knowledge of formal methods and techniques in software development
• Experience / Knowledge in the following technologies/languages/libraries/frameworks:
  • Primary Experience in C#, NodeJS and React JS.
  • Add on experience in HTML5, CSS, jQuery, JSON, API, Angular JS, AWS / Azure.
  • Experience with Version Control Software (GIT)