Tech Lead

• Coding Complex Modules
• Code review and enforcing best practices
• Improve application architecture
• Constantly improve his/her own skill set
• Customisation to existing open souce and custom built applications
• Building a knowledge base of the latest programming trends, best practices and methodologies.

• B.Tech/BCA/MCA or M.Tech
• Experience into Javascript (Node.js, Angular.js/React.js)
• Experience representing work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succintly articulating the goals and concepts

• Ability to translate Wireframes and PSD Designs into functional web apps using HTML5, AngularJS, React , Node.js, and Mongo, Dynamo
• With 3+ years, Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role preferably using MERN stack.
• Binding of UI elements to JavaScript object models
• Creating RESTful services with Node.js
• Architect scalable web architectures
• Work in a cross-functional team to deliver a complete user experience
• Create Unit and Integration tests to ensure the quality of code
• Be responsive to change requests and feature requests
• Write code that is cross-platform and cross-device compatible
• Ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly
• Experience in using AWS

• Building interactive consumer data from multiple systems and RESTfully abstracting to the UI through a Node.js backend
• Define code architecture decisions to support a high-performance and scalable product with a minimal footprint
• Address and improve any technical issues
• Collaborate well with engineers, researchers, and data implementation specialists to design and create advanced, elegant and efficient systems

Hello,

Is your career aspiration to build and scale up Technology products to reach millions of users? Then we are looking for you!

This is with reference to our conversation today. We are looking for great talent like you to help us build the world's largest and only cricket network! 

We are what you wish existed while you were growing up playing cricket! CricHeroes is the world’s largest Cricket Network with 10 million+ users. It helps cricketers score their matches, tournaments, get recognition and improve themselves with data. In the next few years, we are determined to reach 100 million+ grassroots cricketers all around the world. With 70+ District level associations, 20+ BCCI affiliated associations in India, and 30+ ICC-affiliated associations, the app is currently used around the world which includes quite a few test-playing countries as well. 

We are a team of 44 extraordinary members, who are striving to do some great quality work, empowered with freedom and responsibility, keeping in mind “What’s best for CricHeroes''. We live by the culture of openness and candor. To be able to say what you feel with the right intent helps us to grow as an individual and as a company.

Moving on from work-life balance we believe in work-life integration. For matured adults working with us, we don't find a reason to have control over their leaves and holidays. Thus, we have an “Unlimited Leave Policy” and it's working great for us! In addition, we also have flexible work hours and 5 workdays a week. Moreover for anything, we ensure we set the right Context over Control.

To help us grow and increase our Talent Density, we are looking for an All-Rounder Full Stack Developer, who is passionate about scaling up India's one-of-a-kind niche B2C platform and the pulse of the nation - Cricket!

Please find below the details of the job:

This might be a great opportunity for you if

• You are action and result-oriented highly driven person who aspires to be part of a team that is scaling up a successful B2C product.

• You are an analytical problem solver with strong Node.JS knowledge and a passion for teamwork and innovation

• You have hands-on experience in designing and developing applications and object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

What are we looking for, in you?

• You are an ambitious problem solver who is constantly learning and updating yourself with the latest technology and an expert in technology development.

• In-depth knowledge of Node.js and used it for product development in a B2C fast-paced product company for 5-6 years

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude

• Attention to details

• You believe in teamwork.

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or Equivalent).

• Mandatory Technical background: Node.js, Javascript, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Angular JS, React JS

• Preferable skills in AWS, Big Data, Analytics, Google Cloud.

What are we looking for, from you?

• You will write well-designed, testable, efficient code.

• You will ensure the code and designs are in compliance with specifications as developed.

• You will prepare and produce releases of software platforms and support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.

• Work as part of a team developing applications and services using Agile development methods

• Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure

• Build customer-facing UI and back-end services

• Code, test and operate node.js based services

• Effectively use tools and ingenuity to identify and fix defects before they become a problem

• Good Stackoverflow profile is a big plus.

We are made in India by the passionate cricketers for the passionate cricketers of the world!

If you are interested, I will send you details to my team for further screening.

Overview

Xcelpros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. Our focus is Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

We are hiring for our Product Development team and have an immediate need for a Backend Developer / Fullstack MERN Developer. The position calls for someone with a mindset who can build great products, manage multiple projects and related tasks on deadline. We are looking for high-quality and passionate developers that want to be a part of a great product team.

You need to have at least 2 years of demonstrated experience  as a Backend Developer using MERN (NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL & Express) & GraphQL technologies. The candidate will work closely with our internal teams in the design, development, launch and enhancement of various products.

About XcelPros

XcelPros is a Global company, headquartered in Chicago (US) with multiple locations in US and Bengaluru, India. XcelPros is focused on Tech Innovation, Product Development and Technology Consulting.

XcelPros specializes in technology solutions for Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) areas. We believe technology is the enabler of exponential growth for us and our customers. We are strategists delivering innovative business and technology solutions.  We have been well funded and operational since 2011.

XcelPros and affiliated group of companies are proud to foster a high-performance culture, one that's defined by having the best people, with the skills and determination to deliver above and beyond. We look for insightful and astute professionals who are also forward-thinking, confident, self-motivated and globally minded. Our core team consists of professionals with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.  XcelPros is continuously looking for talented, highly motivated individuals who believe in excellence and are committed to providing superior service to our customers and stakeholders. 

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the design and development of  Web and Mobile applications using NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• You are required to have experience with development in Microservices Architecture 
• Experience with NestJS framework is a major plus
• Hands on experience with GoLang is not mandatory but a major plus

Start Date - Immediate

Positions - 2 (Immediate Need)

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience building applications in NodeJS, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apollo - GraphQL and React
• Strong and mandatory experience of 2 years of experience in building applications using the Microservices architecture in NodeJS
• Strong and mandatory skills in Automating Components, Perceptibility, Configuration Management, Debugging & Consistency while writing Microservices.
• Experience building applications using NestJS or similar frameworks is a major plus 
• Experience building applications and service integrations using Apollo /  GraphQL
• Adhere to best practices of engineering by writing high-quality code.
• Hands on experience in Elastic Search and related technologies
• Hands on experience with one or more testing frameworks such as  Jest
• You are required to write / conduct unit & integration testing to ensure code meets high-quality standards
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Production Support, BAs, Architect, Project Managers, and Product Owners to deliver high quality solutions.
• Develop, build, configure and unit test solutions from low level designs
• Ensure that solutions meet requirements outlined in the design documentation
• Perform all work to agreed time, cost and quality constraints
• Ensure that developed solutions are peer reviewed and formally documented
• Design, develop, test and document detailed technical specifications for application components built using MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS, ReactJS, NodeJS) stack and integrations
• Develop and maintain high traffic / high performance React and Node based e-commerce web applications and web services, including support for mobile
• Participate in support activities to help UI developers integrate with APIs / services
• Create and maintain scalable infrastructure leveraging modern AWS cloud platforms
• Knowledge of all development aspects within an Agile SDLC framework, including; estimation, design, development, unit test, code reviews, and documentation
• Develop solutions that satisfy business requirements as outlined in user stories, and within agreed upon timelines
• Ensure solutions are of high-quality with regards to following standards and best practices, as well as satisfying security and performance requirements
• Collaborate effectively with other Agile team members
• Work with the Production Support team in the research and resolution of production issues.
• Prior hands-on experience with architecture for Web and Mobile technologies, E-commerce, Payment Gateways, Data security and encryption is a major plus
• Experience with CICD, containers and container management platforms(Dockers, Docker Swarm/Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge of GOLANG is a major plus
• Good understanding of the Twelve-factor App methodology is a major plus
• Experience defining new architectures and ability to drive project from an architecture standpoint is a major plus
• Experience with Security configuration is a major plus
• Experience in understanding platforms & key AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk, AWS Lambda, ECS, AWS Fargate, EKS, EC2, S3 etc. is a major plus
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud integrations
• Highest levels of code quality
• Needs to conduct weekly code reviews
• Ensure timely and quality release of the product in collaboration with other team members
• Must be a self-starter and able to build up presence in the team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technical Expertise / Hands-On Skills:

• MERN (MongoDB, ExpressJS & Node JS)
• PostGreSQL
• Apollo GraphQL
• JEST
• RESTAPIs

Key Deliverables

• Develop very high sense of ownership, the zeal to build scalable applications
• Develop a deep understanding of product development and start-up ecosystem
• Work with a performance oriented team driven by ownership and open to experiments
• Build customer facing technology product for global customers
• Collaborate with development teams to help identify and develop reusable platforms/libraries.

Key Requirements

• Can do attitude
• Highly motivated to bring fresh thoughts to the table
• Highly creative and most importantly willing to exercise it
• Self-starter and self-learner focused on research and learning
• Ability to play a variety of roles and most importantly take accountability
• Ability to communicate openly and embrace various perspectives without judgment
• Believe in a ”No politics” attitude. Politics can be detrimental to yourself and the organization.

Ideal skills:

1) 2-5 years of professional JavaScript development experience

2) Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

3) Comfortable working through the entire stack from the user interface through systems levels

4) Understanding accessibility and security compliance

5) Strong Logical and Analytical Skills

6) Experience in consuming web services (REST) and processing data (JSON)

7) Experience with SQLite, NoSQL, Redis or other databases

8) Proven experience in building API services using NodeJS Express and related frameworks

9) Good understanding of NodeJS asynchronous runtime

10) Good understanding of JS concepts on callbacks and closures

11) Experience in debugging issues related to memory leaks

12) Experience in building highly scalable and high throughput services with sub-second response times

13) Experience with ElasticSearch/Solr

14) Experience working in a collaborative team environment

15) Ability to understand and analyse issues across multiple vendors and interfaces

16) Experience with NoSQL queries

17) Experience with AWS

18) Experience with Android Development

19) Experience in managing/mentoring small teams

In depth knowledge of all of the above is not mandatory but the nature of the work will involve learning and getting involved with all of the above. You would be working directly with key members of the management team to define and drive technical strategy.

Experience in the mobile space is mandatory. Please only apply if you have been part of building a mobile product. Since our product is mobile only, it is essential that you understand implications on the front end.