Tech Lead (JAVA/Spring Core/Hibernate) WFH

What we want to accomplish and why we need you?

Jio Haptik is an AI leader having pioneered AI-powered innovation since 2013. Reliance Jio Digital Services acquired Haptik in April 2019. Haptik currently leads India’s AI market having become the first to process 15 billion+ two-way conversations across 10+ channels and in 135 languages. Haptik is also a Category Leader across platforms including Gartner, G2, Opus Research & more. Recently Haptik won the award for “Tech Startup of the Year” in the AI category at Entrepreneur India Awards 2023, and gold medal for “Best Chat & Conversational Bot” at Martequity Awards 2023. Haptik has a headcount of 200+ employees with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

What will you do everyday?

As a backend engineer you will be responsible for building the Haptik platform which is used by people across the globe. You will be responsible for developing, architecting and scaling the systems that support all the functions of the Haptik platform. While you know how to work hard, you also know how to have fun at work and make friends with your colleagues. 

Ok, you're sold, but what are we looking for in the perfect candidate?

Develop and maintain expertise in backend systems and API development, ensuring seamless integrations and scalable solutions, including:

• Strong expertise in backend systems, including design principles and adherence to good coding practices.
• Proven ability to enhance or develop complex tools at scale with a thorough understanding of system architecture.
• Capability to work cross-functionally with all teams, ensuring seamless implementation of APIs and solutioning for various tools.
• Skilled in high-level task estimation, scoping, and breaking down complex projects into actionable tasks.
• Proficiency in modeling and optimizing database architecture for enhanced performance and scalability.
• Experience collaborating with product teams to build innovative Proof of Concepts (POCs).
• Ability to respond to data requests and generate reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Active participation in code reviews, automated testing, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working in a scrum-based agile development environment.
• Commitment to staying updated with technology standards, emerging trends, and software development best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate collaboration and clarity.

Requirements*:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing scalable products and applications.
• Must Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Python and expertise in at least one backend framework, with a preference for Django.
• Hands-on experience designing normalized database schemas for large-scale applications using technologies such as MySQL, MongoDB, or Elasticsearch.
• Practical knowledge of in-memory data stores like Redis or Memcached.
• Familiarity with working in agile environments and exposure to tools like Jira is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using version control systems like Git.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering results.
• Additional knowledge of RabbitMQ, AWS/Azure services, Docker, MQTT, Lambda functions, Cron jobs, Kibana, and Logstash is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of web servers like Nginx/Apache is considered a valuable asset.
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* Requirements is such a strong word. We don’t necessarily expect to find a candidate that has done everything listed, but you should be able to make a credible case that you’ve done most of it and are ready for the challenge of adding some new things to your resume. 

Tell me more about Haptik

• On a roll: Announced major strategic partnership with Jio. 
• Great team: You will be working with great leaders who have been listed in Business World 40 Under 40, Forbes 30 Under 30 and MIT 35 Under 35 Innovators. 
• Great culture: The freedom to think and innovate is something that defines the culture of Haptik. Every person is approachable. While we are working hard, it is also important to take breaks to not get too worked up. 
• Huge market: Disrupting a massive, growing chatbot market. The global market is projected to attain a valuation of US $0.94 bn by the end of 2024 progressing from US $0.11 bn earned in 2015. 
• Great customers: Businesses across industries - Samsung, HDFCLife, Times of India are some that have relied on Haptik's Conversational AI solutions to engage, acquire, service and understand customers. 
• Impact: A fun and exciting start-up culture that empowers its people to make a huge impact. 

Working hard for things that we don't care about is stress, but working hard for something we love is called passion! At Haptik we passionately solve problems in order to be able to move faster and don't shy away from breaking things! 

     Looking for a Web Developer with good hands-on Experience in  Laravel.

•         Candidates have good Team Interactions.

Experience : 1 to 2 years

Responsibilities :

• Strong coding knowledge in Laravel Framework.
• Responsible for handling projects independently as well as collaboratively.
• Should be capable of handling multiple PHP projects.
• Analyse scope of work and time frame accordingly.
• Should have good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to motivate teammates.
• Mentor and lead a team of junior developers.
• Provide technical guidance to development team members’

Key Skills:

Php, Laravel, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS,DB

Added advantage to have : Code igniter, Angular

• You have 2-5 years of experience using two or more development languages (ASP.NET, JavaScript, Scala, C#, etc.) with experience in Object-Oriented programming and full-stack web application development
• You can write clean, high-quality code in a variety of languages and are also able to spot and improve bad code
• You have experience with Agile and/or Continuous Delivery approaches such as Continuous Integration, TDD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.
• Experience with developing web applications based on ReactJS
• Hands on experience in setting up automated build pipelines based on Jenkins, Gradle, MSBuild, Maven etc.
• Bonus points if you have knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with atleast one RDBMS sql-server or postgress having good sql skills
• You will champion best practices like writing clean and reusable code using practices like Test Driven Development, SOLID principles, OO design, and pair programming
• You will partner with developers from other cross-functional teams advocating devops culture
• Experience with building REST APIs and asynchronous messaging systems
• You will work in collaborative, product-focused teams to build innovative customer experiences
• Take ownership and accountability beyond individual deliverables, always pushing the envelope in order to deliver awesome results for our clients

Job Location: New Delhi

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to all phases of the Software development lifecycle

• Write well-designed testable, efficient code and complex code with Data Structure & Algorithms.

• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications on Java and RestAPI.

• Prepare and produce releases of software component

• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review

• A Developer whose job includes writing complex code, testing, and fixing bugs.

• Maintain, design the database and organize collected information.

• A specialized programmer who focuses on multiple types of development.

What you’ll bring:

• 2 year to 5 years of proven hands-on Software Development experience.

• Strong experience in Java programming

• Expertise Knowledge of Data structures and Algorithms

• Proven working experience in a product-based organization (preferred)

• Understanding with Java frameworks Spring boot, Microservices and ORM frameworks.

• Must have the experience to design and build scalable REST APIs.

• Object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.

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Our clients include large global corporations like Samsung, Motorola & Canon to several small to medium size retailers across the globe. Our AI-based algorithms help a customer buying a TV on Samsung to find the matching sound bar & purchase both together.

Increasingly is headquartered in London with offices in Lisbon & Bangalore. We work with clients in over 30 countries & 20 languages.

We are looking to rapidly expand our technology & product development operations in India. And we need smart, ambitious people like you who enjoy a fun yet challenging work environment.

We believe strongly that diversity & inclusion are the foundations for a lasting, incredible culture. We also believe that it’s important to get the balance right between work & life.

• You possess an appetite for problem-solving and critical thinking
• Back-end development is an inherently collaborative task. It can be made very difficult if there isn’t clear and concise communication within a dev team. You are a great communicator and a great developer
• You are always looking for new ways to be a better developer. You put an effort into learning and exploring the world of back-end development in your own time
• The back-end development sphere is as changeable and unpredictable as any in tech. You are someone who achieves comfort in You are aware of the tools and new technologies that are being introduced.
• You possess good technical communication skills: Can effectively communicate project needs with both front and back-end teammates
• High emotional intelligence: Self-aware and attuned to their peers’needs
• Be the best back-end developer by sheer discipline, motivation, and effort

• 2-3.5 years’ experience in back end Java/J2EE application development with clear understanding of Microservices
• Experience in developing internet web applications using Java/J2EE technologies
• Experience in different modules of Spring framework like Dependency Injection (IoC), Spring MVC, Spring ORM along with JPA
• Experience in Java Version 0+. Good experience with JMS, Spring & Hibernate
• Experience in identifying database solutions for a given problem, preferably MySQL (good to have)
• Develop well-structured, maintainable code, delivered on time, with automated tests. We are an XP/Agile development team
• Hands on experience in using Application/Web servers like JBoss and Tomcat servers. Worked on databases like Oracle & MYSQL
• Experience with e-commerce, retail, analytics, advertising, or media would be an

• You'll get to work in one of the hottest & fastest growing retail technologies in Europe right now
• You'll get paid a competitive salary & be working directly with a super experienced team of people
• You'll get a great place to come to work every day. Varied, complex, challenging & with a great culture that you can shape & change

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Responsibilities

• You will design and develop large scale distributed services
• You will analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform as a whole.
• You will act as the primary owner of one or more components while driving innovation in your area of ownership
• You will proactively research & evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve the value of the system.
• You will work with engineering leadership in solving and architecting solutions for challenging or complex development issues.
• You will work independently and handle dependencies with very minimal oversight
• You will take initiatives in developing and maintaining integrations of best practices within the back-end.
• You will help identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks and work on design/architect improvements.

Requirements

• You have 1 - 9 years of experience in software development.
• You have designed and scaled up the system.
• You have a strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• You are an incessant problem solver and tougher the problem gets, more fun you have.
• You have strong command in any one or more of the following languages: Python and Django
• You understand the business impact of your decisions.

Good To Have

• You have prior experience in fintech companies

Traits We Are Looking For

• Experience in a specific tech stack doesn't matter for us.
• The general engineering mindset and aptitude is what matters more.
• Technically strong and curious.
• Should have a hacker mindset and should love exploring new technologies.

Desired Skills and Experience

Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms

• Develop, maintain and support company
• Assist in technical specification and solution design documentation to address customer needs
• Ensure customer implementations are delivered to meet/exceed customer expectations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project delivery, solution development, and deployment as needed

Requirements:

• 2+ years experience in a software development/consulting role, preferably in comprehensive eBusiness and Supply Chain Solutions
• 2+ years experience in Software Analysis, Design, and Development using J2EE technology stacks (Core Java, JSP, XML, Hibernate & Java scripts) and Oracle database (PL/SQL)
• 2+ years experience with the configuration and Installation of J2EE servers like Web logic, Web Sphere, and Oracle
• 2+ years experience with integration technology (knowledge of EAI and B2B tools)
• 2+ years working knowledge of UNIX system (Solaris and Linux)
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal & planning skills and cross-group coordination at all levels
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent
• Willing to travel when needed.

Preferred (Optional) Skills:

• Supply-chain domain experience implementing and integrating Global Trade Management solutions
• Experience in the integration, deployment or support of an ERP, SCM, or similar systems from SA