Tech Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated PHP Developer Intern who is eager to learn web application development using CodeIgniter (CI3). The intern will assist the development team in building, testing, and maintaining web applications while gaining practical experience in backend development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing web applications using PHP and CodeIgniter 3
• Support the team in writing clean and efficient code
• Help in developing and maintaining backend functionalities
• Work with databases such as MySQL for storing and retrieving data
• Assist in debugging and fixing bugs
• Participate in testing and improving application performance
• Learn and follow MVC architecture
• Collaborate with developers and designers on projects
• Maintain proper documentation of tasks and code

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of PHP programming
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Basic knowledge of MySQL databases
• Familiarity with MVC architecture (preferred)
• Willingness to learn CodeIgniter 3
• Basic understanding of web development concepts

Education

• Pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering
• Students in final year or recent graduates are preferred

Position Overview:

We seek a talented and experienced professional to serve as the Head of Engineering and a Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Go (Golang). In this dual role, you will lead our engineering team and contribute hands-on to developing our B2B SaaS platform, which aims to revolutionize blue-collar worker training in India. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, set engineering standards, and ensure the successful execution of our technology initiatives.

As Head of Engineering:

• Oversee the recruitment, mentoring, and performance management of engineering team members.
• Define and maintain engineering best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Drive technical decisions and architecture discussions to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability.

As Senior Backend Developer (Go):

• Design the architecture and implement high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend services in Go.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while ensuring the security and integrity of the platform.
• Optimize and fine-tune the backend components for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend and external systems.
• Implement asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture for handling concurrent requests efficiently.
• Work on data modelling and integration with databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Write unit tests and perform code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure robustness.

The Risk team is responsible for overall risk framework and strategy for the organization. The team develops various risk models, arrives at various sector reports from a risk perspective and provides in depth analysis and recommendation around risk profiles of various clients.

In this role, the person is responsible for playing a leadership role in the Risk function to identify, assess, monitor and make timely and measured judgments on all current and potential future risks faced, in order to protect the organization’s interest, assets and reputation of the group along with growing shareholder value and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk for the retail and wholesale portfolio. Should have managed organization level Risk Policies, Credit Underwriting and Collection functions.
• Manage risk framework for the organization - including updating, establishing new risk management mechanisms, to identify, assess, monitor, measure and control a broad spectrum of risks. Ensure all policies and frameworks are kept updated and deployed to the optimum level.
• Develop continuous monitoring and improvement of the quality of the organization's credit and lending portfolio through credit policy direction and implementation.
• Possess a complete understanding the business. Evaluate, improve, and monitor the business, including assisting in reporting to the Board and Board Committees and providing leadership in the effectiveness of credit risk management controls, systems, and processes across the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of analysts.

• Possess 7+ years of relevant experience in financial services industry in a risk role.
• Exposure to both wholesale and retail risk in a banking environment will be preferred. Some experience in a business / sales role within the banking / NBFC space will be an added advantage.
• Should have held a position of authority in terms of allocation and appropriating limits.
• Sector understanding in financial institution space and good knowledge of interpreting financial trends.
• High proficiency in Python and SQL/NoSQL.
• Experience with big data and cloud computing e.g., PySpark, data lake is a plus.
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to speak at various levels of an organization (CXOs to analysts).
• Have demonstrated resilience – stayed with companies and taking businesses to scale, have preferably not ‘hopped jobs. Strong organizational skills and excellent follow-through.
• Present / articulate / position an idea compellingly and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Takes personal ownership; Self-starter; Ability to drive projects with minimal guidance and focus on high impact work.
• Learns continuously; Seeks out knowledge, ideas and feedback.

At Testing Ground, we are looking for a person who is highly passionate about technology and automation with a focus on value-driven deliverables, wants to work, learn, and expand their capability into the start-up domain.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys technology, project management, process improvement, and fast pace environment.

Apply to the link below and get in touch with now!

SKILLS REQUIRED (BACKEND ENGINEER)

• A person should have a sense of ownership, hold accountability for the task allocated with a data and results-driven attitude
• Have Knack over the bigger picture while building the technology with a keen eye over the minute details
• Proficient knowledge of Backend Programming language/framework and Security Compliance
• Must be experienced in designing and building Video Platforms with live streaming features
• A person with a growth mindset, who demonstrate strong initiative for building up your own skills
• In the ability to take existing models and best practices and adapt them to our environment
• Must know agile Data Analytics tools and cloud technology with back end integration
• Must know multiple systems, servers, data sources, analytics, and management with an ability to design dashboard with plugins

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and Design models from scratch and help product managers and stakeholders understand results
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Design, implement and optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Management of hosting environment, Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Streamline the process, ensuring integration and deployment of AI-driven models
• Set up and manage production infrastructure with the implementation of data storage solutions
• Help business stakeholders understand the limitations and consequences of various alternatives when planning
• Design Video making platform with a live streaming technology solution to integrate it with product
• Build data ingest and data transformation infrastructure
• Suggest creative and noble ideas to design a disruptive technology solution

BENEFITS

Remote Work | Flexibility | Flat Structure | Entrepreneurial Culture

A high degree of value on Autonomy, Flexibility, Empathy, and Mobility

An awesome work culture which has an agile team with a growth mindset