Technical Lead - MERN Stack

Founded by a Harvard Business School and IIT Kharagpur alumna, is revolutionizing what and how students learn in the 21st century. With 1000+ subjects outside the school on which structured thinking and effective communication are developed.

The academy provides children with curated, Harvard-like content that inspires them every day, and exposes them to a wide range of topics, careers, and leaders. Here the student will enhance both the knowledge as well as skills of the 21st century.

Job Details: Full Stack Engineer - FSE - 1

Role Scope:

We are looking for a MEAN/MERN Stack developer to join our Technology team.

As a full-stack developer, you will work closely with our Technical Architectural members to develop microservices that focus on the educational needs of Parents and Students globally.

If you have excellent programming skills and a passion for developing applications from scratch, we would like to meet you. Working at Early Steps Academy is one of the best opportunities to get first-hand experience in an early-stage startup, explore different domains, and achieve your career goals.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Strong programming skills in Javascript/Typescript with Object-oriented design

Hands-on expertise in building reusable components and independently publishable packages

Strong experience in HTML, Angular(2+)/React, ExpressJS, MongoDB, NodeJS and CSS frameworks

Practitioner of IaC (AWS), CI/CD, Containerization(Docker), Accessibility, Server Side Rendering, Pre-rendering, Serverless and Agile Ability to adapt quickly to a new direction.

Location - Bangalore

Job description:



We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join our small and dynamic startup team. As a software

engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of

our web-based applications. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment and have

a direct impact on the growth and success of our company.

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable web-based applications from inception to

deployment.

2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to

define and implement innovative solutions for our products.

3. Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code using modern programming languages and

frameworks.

4. Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces that deliver an exceptional user experience.

5. Implement and maintain server-side logic and databases for optimum performance and reliability.

6. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and stability of applications.

7. Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in web development.

8. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality standards.

9. Troubleshoot and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in a timely manner.

10. Collaborate with the team to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to project

timelines and deadlines.

Target profile:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a software engineer.

3. Strong proficiency in front-end development languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as

modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

4. Proficiency in server-side languages such as Node.js, Java.

5. Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.

6. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and familiarity with CI/CD processes.

7. Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.

8. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.

9. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.

10. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a small team.

Our offering:

1. A great work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities

2. Work closely with the founding and the leadership team on key projects

3. Opportunity to be on top of industry trends and learn from the industry leaders

4. Compensation: Market standards

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate should be hands-on creative and passionate for new technology in Angular, NodeJS, AWS, MVC and enjoys collaboration, love software programming/coding and carries appetite for learning and sharing knowledge to make an impact on project delivery.
• Experts in multiple technologies such as Modern Java Script framework (preferably Angular 2 and above), Plain old Vanilla Java Script, React, MVC, JQuery, Web API, Node.JS, AWS, HTML, CSS etc. across software engineering, security, data interchange, data management (No SQL and Relational Database) etc.
• Guide and mentor reporting team and create high performing technology teams.
• Monitor module progress and ensure regular publishing of status report and quality matrices to track the risks work to actively to resolve/mitigate the same.
• Solid understanding of the practical application of agile development methods and leading software development teams in an Agile/Lean/Continuous Delivery environment.
• Solid understanding and experienced of version control systems like Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, SVN etc.
• Should be seasoned and expert in Solution and Technical architecture.
• Should be passionate, voracious continuous learner who keeps up with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the industry.
• Must hold expertise in AWS.
• Understands all times, technical depth and client expectation to maintain check on project health, monitors critical path items, risks and impact to timelines.
• Proficient communication/interactive skills.
• Track, analyze and monitor technology performance metrics
• Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture
• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape
• Take the initiative in thought leadership, innovation and creativity.
• Able to lead and interpret business requirements into actionable technical requirements.
• Identify, review, and present input on project activities and plans.
• Confirm the transfer of knowledge as necessary throughout the project.
• Coaching and collaborating with other developers and team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
• 6-15 Years of relevant experience

Job Description

Job Purpose 

We work in the latest technology, and our foundations are data structures, algorithms, strong logical reasoning, and mathematics. We are looking for very strong engineers who love coding, optimizing, and making sure their code is the most efficient possible.

You will be involved with hardcore development. If you are an assembler of code or packages from different places to build something, you may not find our team to be the right fit.

You must be someone who can build anything from the ground up. Programming language should not be any barrier for you, as you should be able to pick up any programming language or underlying technology within a week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Core development. Ready to participate in designing, brainstorming, and development process. You must give sleepless nights to meet deadlines whenever required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential Skills 

• Reliable, Accountable and Trustworthy
• Ability to understand software requirements based on a wireframe/program specification
• Familiarity with GoLang / PHP / Python / Java / C / C++ / Linux Shell and Scripting / HTML / CSS / JS / Node.js is a plus
• Effective communication skills to ensure smooth coordination of tasks with Team Leader
• Knowledge of MongoDB, MySQL, and PL/SQL is a plus
• Familiarity with ML, TensorFlow, and Keras is a plus
• Knowledge of web servers such as Apache, NGNIX, and the HTTP protocol is plus
• Knowledge of multi-process, threads, memory, and filesystem on Linux is desirable

Full Time @ Anywhere in India

3+ years

• Taking an active role in architecting the solutions we build
• Designing and implementing web applications using JavaScript and its frameworks (i.a. React, Vue, Angular), HTML5 and CSS3
• Working closely with the dispersed development team, client, and project manager in SCRUM methodology
• Ensuring that programming practices and code quality are respected
• Supporting other engineers with your expertise when needed (knowledge sharing)
• Leading your colleagues’ growth and development

• 2+ years of experience with JavaScript (good knowledge of ES2016; newer versions and TS 3+ are a plus)
• Experience in developing web applications using Angular2+ and another modern framework
• Being comfortable HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Demonstrated tech leadership in a medium-sized team, and the ability to design a really complex system
• Eagerness to learn and constantly improve yourself
• Being a team player focused on getting things done

• Experience with React.js and Node
• Experience with AWS or GCP infrastructure
• Curiosity about new languages, libraries, frameworks
• Contributions to open-source projects

• Passionate about making an impact
• Self-driven & eager to learn new technologies
• Intellectually curious, interested to build complex systems
• Thrive in a highly independent, remote-first environment
• Keen to work with a globally diverse team

• Hybrid Work Option - Step out when you “want to” not when you “have to”
• Work from the comfort of your home or work at the office
• Support for setting up Home-office
• Flexible Work Hours -Work-life balance becomes a lot easier to maintain with the flexibility to plan your work hours 
• Flexible Leave policies
• Life needs a break - casual, parental, sick, or just random. To help you enjoy your leaves without guilt or excuses, we have a ‘no approval needed’ policy
• Health and Wellness - Constant encouragement to stay fit
• We encourage and support our team members to participate in memberships that promote team member health (physical, emotional, and psychological) and fitness
• Reimbursements for medical support
• Career ladder: the freedom to design your own path
• Well defined career ladders to grow, assess and explore your professional journey
• Learning opportunities
• In house learning platforms to partner with you in your growth story
• Wide range of courses and certifications

• Degree in Computer Science.
• 3-10 years of experience as a full stack developer.
• Must have proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as Java, Nodejs and React JS.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Very Good problem-solving skills.

• Designing, coding and production support of the feature.
• Designing user interactions on web pages.
• Developing back-end website applications.
• Creating servers and databases for functionality.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
• Designing and developing APIs.
• Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
   

• Proven 4+ years of experience in MEAN or MERN stack frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of NodeJS, React Js Express.JS along with the
• JavaScript Development frameworks on both client and server-side
• Skilled in Web App development (React + Redux) with Frameworks like Bootstrap / Material
• Deep understanding of HTML DOM objects, CSS & JavaScript events, and experience in various build tools like NPM / Webpack.
• Proficiency with both consuming, designing, and integrating APIs (RESTful and SOAP) using redux/thunk
• Designing database for a scalable and secure system using NoSQL (MongoDB) or RDBMS (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• Thorough understanding and relatable experience of Git, repository management, and related workflows.
• Excellent communication and customer interfacing skills
• Should have problem-solving, prioritizing tasks, multitasking abilities
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices

Tech Stack :

ANGULARJS, NODEJS, REQUIREJS, EXPRESSJS, HTML5, CSS3, JAVASCRIPT, AJAX, REST API, JQUERY, POSTGRESQL/MYSQL, MVC FRAMEWORK, MICROSERVICES ARCHITECTURE

Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Able to understand and create Documentation according to Client requirement.

Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, commented and maintainable code.
• Basic understanding of microservices.
• Basic understanding in designing, architecting, developing enterprise class products and solutions.
• Basic understanding of MVC frameworks.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance.
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Basic understanding data migration, transformation, and scripting.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Basic understanding of a back-end programming concepts.
• Basic understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Proper understanding of OOPS concepts.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Understanding of startup culture.
• Good team player, Quick learner.