Staff Engineer

About Us:

WLBS is a growing web development company made up of passionate developers and designers focused on building high-quality digital solutions. We are looking for a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in front-end technologies, especially React, who is eager to learn and grow. While experience in WordPress and PHP is a bonus, we're primarily seeking someone who can adapt quickly and contribute to our projects.

Company Website: https://www.wlbs.dev/

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/winning-link-business-solutions

Job Description:

We are seeking a Junior Full Stack Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a good grasp of front-end technologies, particularly React, and is eager to expand their skills across the full stack. You’ll work alongside experienced developers, contributing to exciting web development projects while gaining experience in both front-end and back-end technologies. Knowledge of WordPress and PHP is appreciated but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using React and other relevant technologies.
• Collaborate with senior developers to ensure high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to creating dynamic and responsive user interfaces using Next.js.
• Learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and frameworks in a fast-paced environment.
• Support in troubleshooting and debugging software issues.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvements of the development process.
• Maintain version control and follow collaborative development practices using Git.

Qualifications:

• 6 months to 1 year of professional experience or internships in software development, focusing on Next.js.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with React and state management libraries such as Redux.
• Basic understanding of back-end development and databases (e.g., Node.js, Python, SQL).
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and frameworks.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools.
• Basic knowledge of RESTful API development.
• Understanding of modern software engineering principles, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to take direction and collaborate effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience with WordPress and PHP development is a plus, but not required.

Searce means ‘a fine sieve’ & indicates ‘to refine, to analyze, to improve’. It signifies our way of working: To improve to the finest degree of excellence, ‘solving for better every time. Searcians are passionate improvers & solvers who love to question the status quo.

The primary purpose of all of us, at Searce, is driving intelligent, impactful & futuristic business outcomes using new-age technology. This purpose is driven passionately by HAPPIER people who aim to become better, every day.

Searce is a modern tech consulting firm that empowers clients to futurify their businesses, leveraging Cloud, AI & Analytics.

1. We are a category-defining niche’ cloud-native technology consulting company, specializing in modernizing (improving, automating & transforming) the full scope of infra, app, process & work.
2. We partner with clients in their ‘beyond x’ journey to drive intelligent, impactful & futuristic business outcomes. 
3. We are the most preferred tech partner of choice when it comes to ‘solving for better for the new-age tech startups & digital enterprises, leading disruption in their industries.
4. Our Service Offerings: We offer Advanced Cloud, Data & App Modernization, Cloud Consulting, Management & Improvement (DevOps, SysOps & Cloud Managed Services), Applied AI & Analytics services. 
5. As one of the top 5 niches’ full-scope global partners for Google Cloud & a preferred partner for AWS, we are the most preferred ‘engineering-led tech company of choice when it comes to solving complex business problems.

1. Own product development - This includes setting up and managing weekly sprints to deliver on product goals
2. Work closely with product management to define project scope, priorities, and timelines
3. Highly technical, hands-on hacker and an effective people manager.
4. Roll up the sleeves and code alongside the team.
5. The primary interface for the engineering team to the business users and clients.
6. Expand existing, and implement industry-best software engineering practices.
7. You will hire, manage and mentor - Retain & lead engineering talent & geeks to expand a cohesive and powerful team
8. Strive for excellence in customer experience, technology, methodology, and execution
9. Enjoy providing frequent and constructive feedback.
10. Define and influence product roadmap and deployment strategy
11. Architect and implement new features that increase engagement
12. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. 
13. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders. 
14. Review and optimize app usage by monitoring key metrics and rectifying the issues proactively. 
15. An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment and bring in optimal flow for rapidly changing design/ technology

Our technology stack is sane and the role requires strong demonstrated experience and understanding of the below technologies:

Qualification

1. Is Education overrated? Yes. We believe so. But there is no way to locate you otherwise. So we might look for at least a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science). 
2. Or else, you should be programming from 12. For us, the latter is better as it shows you have a programming mindset. We will find you faster if you specify the latter in some manner. :) 
3.  3-6 years of relevant work experience. 
4. Proficient understanding of MongoDB, Express.js, React Js, Node.js 
5. React Hooks and Lifecycle methods: In-depth understanding is necessary
6. Redux: Should be able to create, update and manage
7. Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS. 
8. Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript,TypeScript, JavaScript frameworks , including jQuery, MySQL & NoSQL. 
9. Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
10. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / Bitbucket / SVN.
11. Experience working and building RESTful APIs. 

• AWS
• Postgresql
• EC2 on AWS
• Angular
• Node
• Cognito
• and most importantly Serverless

• 5+years’ experience in progressive development or architect roles
• Very strong programming skills in one or more of the above languages
• Deep understanding of back end systems; AWS architectures and managed service ecosystems
• Good understanding with web/app design workflow including user research, user scenario, user persona, sitemap, wireframing, and mockups
• Design, develop and implement quality solutions to meet complex project requirements as per defined timelines
• Create Technical Design documents, understand technical designs and translate into the application requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating alternative technical solutions
• Participate in code and design review process
• Write unit test cases for quality check of the deliverables
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment as well as independently
• Proven ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Excellent English communication skills are required