Tech Lead- .NET

About us

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview

As an SDE 2 Back-end Engineer at Astra, you will play a crucial role in the development of a new vulnerability scanner from scratch. You will be architecting & engineering a scalable technical solution from the ground-up.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in vulnerability scanning. The role requires deep collaboration with the founders, product, engineering & security teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• You will be joining our Vulnerability Scanner team which builds a security engine to identify vulnerabilities in technical infrastructure.
• You will be the technical product owner of the scanner, which would involve managing a lean team of backend engineers to ensure smooth implementation of the technical product roadmap.
• Research about security vulnerabilities, CVEs, and zero-days affecting cloud/web/API infrastructure.
• Work in an agile environment of engineers to architect, design, develop and build our microservice infrastructure.
• You will research, design, code, troubleshoot and support (on-call). What you create is also what you own.
• Writing secure, high quality, modular, testable & well documented code for features outlined in every sprint.
• Design and implement APIs in support of other services with a highly scalable, flexible, and secure backend using GoLang
• Hands-on experience with creating production-ready code & optimizing it by identifying and correcting bottlenecks.
• Driving strict code review standards among the team.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Working with product managers to ensure product delivery status is transparent & the end product always looks like how it was imagined
• Work closely with Security & Product teams in writing vulnerability detection rules, APIs etc.

Required Qualifications & Skills: 

• Strong 2-4 years relevant development experience in GoLang
• Experience in building a technical product from idea to production.
• Design and build highly scalable and maintainable systems in Golang
• Expertise in Goroutines and Channels to write efficient code utilizing multi-core CPU optimally
• Must have hands-on experience with managing AWS/Google Cloud infrastructure
• Hands on experience in creating low latency high throughput REST APIs
• Write test suites and maintain code coverage above 80%
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka
• Good to have experience in Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems.
• Understanding of cloud/web security concepts would be an added advantage

What We Offer:

• Adrenalin rush of being a part of a fast-growing company
• Fully remote & agile working environment
• A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment where you get to build things from scratch, improve and influence product design decisions
• Holistic understanding of SaaS and enterprise security business
• Opportunity to engage and collaborate with developers globally
• Experience with security side of things
• Annual trips to beaches or mountains (last one was Chikmangaluru)
• Open and supportive culture 

Role: Senior Backend Developer

Exp: 4 - 7 Years

CTC: up to 22 LPA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Flask).
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices following best practices.
• Implement event-driven architecture leveraging NATS messaging server.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize applications in Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.

Candidate should be proficient in 

Experience- 3+ years

Plugin development 

Working with ACF's to build bespoke build

Knowledge of Root sage

Proficiency in MVC coding 

Profieciency in working with Git and CI/CD tools 

Third party API integration and Development 

Must be Disciplined, Accountable for their Jobs and able to ensure timely delivery

Communication skill is important 

Magento 2.0 or shopify could be an additional skill set to be considered. 

Should be able to manage team

Immediate Joiner

Woo-commerce customization

Profile: Software Developer

Experience: 5 +Years

Location - Ahmedabad

Key skills: .NET Core, Angular, MVC & MYSQL

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Can work solely or as a team player for existing and upcoming projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Understanding of the Software Development Life cycle.
• Good understanding of object-oriented design principles
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 yrs. of experience in Web application
• At least 5 yrs. of experience in MS SQL Server
• Expert in Angular, Web APIs
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must communicate in English effectively
• Analyze the existing codebase
• Design and implement solutions
• Collaborate with other developers to refactor and improve the efficiency of the code.
• Ensure that the software adheres to best practices in coding and architecture.
• Guide and mentor junior developers in performance optimization techniques.
• Should have understanding and experience of software development best practices/clean coding practices/clean coding practices
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality/error-free deliverables
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure code quality and performance.
• Time Flexibility
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and performance optimization.
• Familiar with Jira and Bitbucket
• Familiarity with cloud-native Dev Ops automation & building CI/CD pipelines

Role: Technical Lead

Location: Mumbai/Kolkata

Years of Experience - 9 to 15 years

Qualifications:

• Required person as .net core, team Management,Good communication,Plus Rest API,AWS Lambda,mySql
• AWS API Gateway .
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 9 to 12 yrs years’ experience in technology related roles including relevant work as technical architect.
• Experience working with latest software technologies (.Net core 3.1+, MVC/WCF/Web API, cloud hosted (AWS) , mobile ready software products (Angular 6+/React.js)
• Experience in AWS cloud.
• Experience working with GIT/TFS, CI/CD setups, Application Monitoring, Logging and Analysis tools
• Experience working with Service Oriented Architecture
• Experience working in an Agile-SCRUM environment using tools like Jira or equivalent
• Experience working with international customers (US and UK preferable)
• Experience in customer interaction and ability to present solutions and consult clients on technology solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership.
• Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users. Ability to coach and mentor internal teams and customers.
• Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and with minimal supervision.  
• Willingness and ability to travel domestic and occasional international across US and Europe.
• Proficient using standard software, such as MS Office applications, Google Apps, and communication and diagramming/presentation tools.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 2+ years of industry experience in programming web applications, mobile and/or large-scale enterprise products.
• Knowledge of C#, ASP, .NET, MVC.
• Experience with XML, ADO/ADO.NET, LINQ, AJAX, IIS.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience in TFS and Visual Studio.
• Familiar with SDLC and programming design patterns.
• Familiar with Agile methodology.
• Skillful at reviewing new feature impacts on an application and recognizing potential risks.
• Detailed oriented, professional and possesses a positive work attitude.
• Communicate professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Effective time management skills.