Technology Head - Software

A full stack developer job description for MERN stack developers centers on designing, developing, and maintaining robust web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js as core technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using the MERN stack.
• Build interactive and responsive user interfaces with React.
• Implement server-side APIs and business logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design, model, and manage databases with MongoDB to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Integrate front-end with back-end systems and third-party services.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability, troubleshoot and debug code, and ensure reliability.
• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders in an agile environment to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Implement security best practices and protect sensitive data.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

• Proven experience with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js).
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design, version control systems (Git), and front-end frameworks like Bootstrap or Material-UI.
• Understanding of database design, schema management, and NoSQL principles.
• Problem-solving ability and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (preferred).
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Key Skills

• JavaScript, React.js, Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB.
• HTML/CSS, RESTful APIs, Git.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and UI/UX best practices.
• Testing, debugging, code optimization, and deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop strong analytics system and predictive models
• Managing a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and big data specialists
• Identify valuable data sources and automate data collection processes
• Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured data
• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
• Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
• Combine models through ensemble modeling
• Present information using data visualization techniques
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a seasoned Data Scientist
• Good Experience in data mining processes
• Understanding of machine learning and Knowledge of operations research is a value addition
• Strong understanding and experience in R, SQL, and Python; Knowledge base with Scala, Java, or C++ is an asset
• Experience using business intelligence tools (e. g. Tableau) and data frameworks (e. g. Hadoop)
• Strong math skills (e. g. statistics, algebra)
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Strong competitive coding skills
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred

Role Summary: 

As a Lead Backend Engineer at our dynamic tech company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the backend architecture and leading a talented team of 5-6 engineers. Your expertise in a diverse tech stack and your leadership skills will be essential in driving our backend projects to success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and mentor a team of 5-6 backend engineers. Ensure the team delivers high-quality code, adheres to best practices, and meets project deadlines.
• Hands-on development using TypeScript, Node.js, and Nestjs to build robust and scalable backend systems.
• Proficient in managing databases PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Implement efficient data storage and retrieval strategies.
• Expertise in Elasticsearch
• Work with Neptune and Gremlin to handle complex data structures and relationships.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and maintain high-quality software.
• Work closely with frontend teams, designers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business goals.
• Plan, track, and report on project progress. Manage resources effectively to meet deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Neptune, and Gremlin.
• Proven experience leading a team of engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Prior experience in a similar lead role.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge technologies.

About Us:

Apport Software Solutions Private Limited is a dynamic and innovative SAAS-based product company offering conversational commerce and empowering global brands with scalable personal commerce and relationship-led sales on WhatsApp. Started in 2017 with a vision of enabling global brands to win more customers using simple yet robust technology on mobile, today we have over 7000+ customers across 140+ countries using our technology to grow digitally. Backed up by investors from Silicon Valley, Info Edge Ventures, and BEENEXT Asia, we are headquartered in Mumbai, India.

QuickSell:

QuickSell is a sales acceleration commerce suite started in 2017 with the vision to empower businesses to translate conversations into conversions on customer-first channels like WhatsApp through assisted personal commerce. Today over 7000+ businesses from 109+ countries all over the world use QuickSell to accelerate the process of sharing complete and accurate product information with customers and various business stakeholders with objectives like dynamic product showcase and ordering booking over WhatsApp. For more details, check out our website: https://quicksell.co/

DoubleTick: 

DoubleTick is a mobile-first conversational CRM built on top of WhatsApp Business API to unlock WhatsApp's marketing and sales capabilities. It offers top-notch features, including a central team inbox, bulk broadcasting and analytics, bot studio, commerce and cataloging, chatbots, and role-based access. For more details, check out our website: https://doubletick.io/

Some of the brands powered by DoubleTick include GRT Jewellers, Raheja Developers, Sabyasachi, Tarun Tahiliani, ICRA, BVC Logistics, RS Brothers, Manepally Jewellers, Tupperware, Birla Brainiacs KGK Group, Walking Tree, CKC Group, Malabar Diamonds and Gold, BVC Logistics, Emerald India, Prima Art, Siroya, SabyaSachi, etc. 

What does the core role include?

• Designing and developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high-availability and performance
• Designing stateless components in React Native
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Working with the developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
• Working with the developers to build the interface with a focus on usability features
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What else can you expect in the role?

• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Optimizing performance for the apps
• Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude
• Ability to think from end users perspective and focused on improving the overall product experience.
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
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What can fetch you brownie points?

• Hands on experience with React Native is required
• Hands-on experience in React Native APIs, ReactJS, Javascript, ECMAScript (OOJS) and JSX.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript ecosystem
• Hands on experience on Android in creating Hybrid / Native applications
• Demonstrable UI/UX experience on a large-scale app.
• Thorough understanding of React Native development tools like IDEs (Nuclide, Atom, Sublime Text, or Visual
• Good knowledge of JS frameworks like ReactJS is a plus.

Desired Skills and Experience

Hybrid Apps,React Native, Native iOS and Android Architecture understanding

UI Development - Intern

Converts into a full time ‘UI Developer’ position based on performance

A UI Developer, for an early-stage Analytics startup who can help us translate UX designs into a responsive and rich user interface. Also help in improving design/functionality of product. End goal is to achieve product-market objectives

The candidate will have rich learning into what goes into designing, developing, and scaling a product from scratch. A chance to grow into a UI Development Owner in medium term

Responsibilities

1. Own UI Development closely with UX / Technology Owner

2. Implement and maintain product UI modules/sub-systems.

3. Perform bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products.

4. Conduct unit testing and integration testing.

5. Make sure the delivered product matches the business requirements.

Expectations from candidate

1. Ability: Good at logical thinking, problem solving

2. Inclination: Curious and strong willingness to learn from problems, write good code

3. Knowledge: Basics of UI Development (Some academic degree/certification or Prior experience/Projects preferred), Data visualization

4. Languages/Frameworks: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, NextJS

5. Interest in product focused work in a fast-moving start-up environment

6. Attitude: We are looking for a person with an owner mindset who can partner with us in building our product with a lot of commitment. We like people who are curious problem solvers and are interested in learning with us and working hard.

What we offer

1. Great culture focused on outcomes through learning and experimentation

2. Mentoring by experienced professionals from pedigreed backgrounds (IIT/IIMs)

3. Growth, ownership, and flexibility to achieve your goals.

Desired candidates must have 2-7 years experience as NodeJs Developer. If the candidate is not able to relocate to Gurgaon then we can also provide permanent Work from home for this position.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding functional and business requirements and translate them into effective code
• Provide support till deployment of code into production.
• Ownership for ensuring code optimization, problem diagnosis, and on-time delivery
• Implement solutions as per the pre-defined framework /guidelines and adherence to processes
• Finding an optimal solution for the problem statement
• Conduct peer code review.

What candidate should know about:

• Excellent hands-on experience with Node.Js, Express.Js, JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB, Mongo aggregation, MySQL
• Ability to build REST services, Authentications, MVC applications
• Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills and ability to write modular, secure, scalable, and maintainable code
• Experience with Elastic Search, Redis.
• Knowledge about AWS components (S3, EC2, Cloudfront, Redis Clusters, etc.)
• Self-learning abilities are required
• Familiarity with upcoming new technologies is a strong plus