Technology Development Manager

Job Description in Brief: SiGa Systems is looking for 3 to 8 years of experience who is proficient in PHP/ WordPress/Laravel/ CodeIgniter / to develop Websites and web applications in core PHP. The desired candidate would be involved in a full software/ website development life cycle, starting from requirement analysis to testing. The candidate should be able to work in a team or should be able to handle projects independently. 

Technical Key Skills:

• Expertise in MVC, PHP Framework (Laravel, CodeIgniter), WCF, Web API, and Entity Framework.
• Proficient in jQuery, AJAX, Bootstrap, Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL Server, WordPress, MySQL.
• Hands-on core PHP along with experience in AJAX, jQuery, Bootstrap, APIs
• Experience with Project Management systems like Jira, Trello, Click, Bug herd, Basecamp, etc.
• Experience in Shopify is preferred. High proficiency with Git.
• Must have good communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Should be responsible for developing websites and Web Based Applications using Open
• Source systems.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain the server environments where PHP Laravel applications are
• hosted, ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a
• collaborative team environment.
• Actively participate in quality assurance activities including design and code reviews, unit
• testing, defect fixes, and operational readiness.
• Diagnose and resolve server-related issues, including those impacting the performance of
• Laravel applications. This includes debugging server errors, analyzing logs, and identifying
• root causes of downtime or slow response times.
• Manage development projects from inception to completion autonomously and
• independently
• Provide administrative support, tools, and documentation for specific development projects.
• Design applications and database structures for performance and scalability.
• Deliver accurate project requirements and timeline estimates, providing regular feedback
• and consistently meeting project deadlines.
• Designing and implementing web-based back-end components that are high-performing and
• scalable.
• Participating and improving development processes and tools for other development teams.
• Playing a lead role in software design, architecture, requirements analysis, investigation of
• leading-edge technologies, and software development.
• Contribute with ideas and efforts towards the project and work as part of a team to find
• solutions to various problems. 

Designation: Tech Lead

● Location: Bandra West, Mumbai, India

● Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Description

Brown Living (www.brownliving.in) is a platform focused on making Sustainable Living Easy, Accessible, and Affordable. As India's first plastic-free marketplace, we promote a sustainable and earth-friendly lifestyle. Our team curates a wide range of everyday-use products that are

ethically sourced and promote minimal waste. We support artisan groups and sustainable brands dedicated to creating a positive environmental impact. Through our platform, we are building India's largest ecosystem for sustainable living and empowering artisans, women entrepreneurs, and innovators to combat plastic pollution.

Role Description

The Tech Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and direction to the technology team. This role involves overseeing technology projects, setting the technology strategy, and ensuring the smooth operation of digital assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical

background and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

■ Lead and manage the technology team (currently outsourced).

■ Oversee all technology-related projects and initiatives, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

■ Develop and implement the technology strategy and roadmap aligned with business goals.

■ Manage the development, maintenance, and optimization of the website, e-commerce platform, and other digital assets.

■ Ensure technology solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.

■ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their technology needs and provide effective solutions.

■ Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

● Successful delivery of technology projects within budget and timeline.

● Improved website and e-commerce platform performance and user experience.

● Enhanced system reliability, security, and scalability.

● Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

● Development and implementation of a robust technology roadmap.

● Increased efficiency and productivity of the technology team.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

● Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience in a technical lead role.

● Strong technical expertise in web development, e-commerce platforms, and related technologies.

● Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

● Excellent project management and organizational skills.

● Strong leadership and team management abilities.

● Problem-solving and analytical skills.

● Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies.

● Tech Stack:

○ Frontend: Angular 18

○ Backend: Nodejs

○ Database: MySQL

○ AWS: S3, ECS, Lambda etc

Note: This role offers an exciting opportunity for a young professional who is passionate about technology and making a positive impact in the sustainability space. Based in Mumbai, India, the successful candidate will join a collaborative and passionate team dedicated to driving innovation and positive change at Brown Living.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can apply online via the job application form available here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgb8MMrZX0STJb1Nt63jizdYccAxTQWbAmFAt4YcoAJBJlmg/viewform

Read More:

1. Website - https://brownliving.in/

2. About Brown Living’s Mission & Vision - https://brownliving.in/pages/about-us

3. Meet the Brown Living Team - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-team

4. Work with Us - https://brownliving.in/pages/work-with-us

5. The Brown Lens Curation Method - https://brownliving.in/pages/the-brown-lens

6. Brown Living’s Impact - https://brownliving.in/pages/our-impact-plastic-free-carbon-neutral-shopping

• Expert knowledge of C#, .Net and MS SQL
• ANGULAR Experience would be a huge plus
• Ability to work independently
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML 5/CSS 3
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks (Angular, JQuery, React, Vue)
• Excellent English communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational skills

Requirement

• Strong knowledge of Php frameworks (Laravel, Zend must).

• Strong knowledge of front-end technologies, such as react js or Vue js.

• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming.

• Write effective APIs.

• Write technical documentation.

• Familiarity with SQL/No SQL databases.

• Understanding of code versioning tools like Github.

• Take full responsibility for task/project execution

• Good problem-solving skills, Data structures, and Algorithms.

• Should have experience in Webservices (SOAP/REST) and JSON

• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Work with us as a team leader.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• A solid understanding of the full web technology stack and experience in developing web applications
• Strong experience with React JS framework for building visually appealing interfaces and back end frameworks like Django
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Good knowledge of object-oriented programming and data structures in Python
• Experience with NoSQL databases, web server technologies, designing, and developing APIs.
• Strong knowledge and work experience in AWS cloud services
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge in Agile/Scrum processes.
• Experience in Docker container usage.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop sophisticated web applications for drone control, data management, security, and data protection.
• Build scalable features using advanced framework concepts such as Microservices, Queues, Jobs, Events, Task Scheduling, etc.
• Integrate with Third-Party APIs/services
• Use theoretical knowledge and/or work experience to find innovative solutions to the problems at hand.
• Collaborate with team members to ideate solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
• Passionate to learn and adapt in a start-up environment.

Perks:

• Hands-on experience with state of the art facilities we use for robot development.
• Opportunity to work with industry experts and researchers in the field of AI, Computer Vision, and Machine Learning.
• Competitive salary.
• Stock options.
• Opportunity to be an early part of the team and grow with the startup.
• Freedom of working schedule.
• Opportunity to kickstart and lead your own projects.

Requirements:

• Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a scalable application in the web/win platform.
• Proven experience as a .NET Developer or Application Developer.
• Hands-on experience in ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design/architectural patterns (e.g. Model-View-Controller (MVC)).
• Hands-on experience of at least one of the .NET languages (e.g. C#, Visual Basic .NET).
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC).
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.