Web Developer

Responsibilities:

• Spearheaded building of the new transformation backend platform from 0 to 1
• Design the software for all its stakeholders - its end-users, developers, technical and product support, and DevOps.
• Evaluate technical/architectural options and tradeoffs.
• Implement proof-of-concepts. Hands-on.
• Create a solutions/design pattern library for similar problems and advocate for them.
• Provide technical leadership and guide development teams.
• Set up best practices for design, coding, testing, security, monitoring, and release management.
• Interface with cloud, and customers' technical teams.
• Measuring and constantly improving developer productivity.
• Work with product managers to build application extensibility into design.
• Occasional project management is when a project is more technical-focused.
• Occasional people management in the absence of other senior leaders.

Requirements:

• Experience in backend multiple stacks like Python, Golang, and Node.
• Proven experience with full development life cycle for large-scale software products.
• Clear communication, decision-making, understanding, and explaining trade-offs.
• Engineering best practices - code quality, testability, security, and release management.
• Good knowledge of performance, scalability, software architecture, and networking.
• Capacity to think in abstract and also obsess about details.
• Experience designing microservices architecture.
• Strong bent on engineering culture and focused on improving the developer experience.
• Self-managed and motivated.
• Capacity to break complex problems and work on abstract problems.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our passionate team. If you have a strong background in backend development, a track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions, and are eager to contribute to complex projects, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust, high-performance backend solutions using Python and related technologies.
• Lead the architecture and design discussions for major backend components and services.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze software requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and technical issues.
• Participate in sprint planning, task estimation, and agile development processes.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve our backend systems.
• Drive the adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks like Django and Flask.
• In-depth knowledge of database systems, both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, etc. ).
• Proven track record of designing and developing scalable and maintainable backend services.
• Experience with RESTful API design and best practices.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design principles, and software development lifecycle.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring engineers is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.

A tick against the following skill sets would surely strengthen the candidature

• Strong PHP, JS fundamentals
• PHP frameworks: PHP Laravel
• JS frameworks: Vue.JS
• RDBMS: MySQL, Mongo DB
• UI: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Jquery, XML, JSON, Ajax

• REST APIs
• Vue.JS Components (resusable components)
• 1-way / 2-way Binding 
• Custom Filters
• Service, Containers 
• PUT, POST, PATCH, Getter/Setter Methods 
• Repository Patterns 
• Laravel Facade 
• Blade Templates
• Laravel Events 
• Swagger 
• LINT 
• Unit Testing 

Desired skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science.
• Ability to establish priorities, goals/objectives and timelines.
• Possess strong planning and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and oversee assignments to ensure successful and timely completion as well as to obtain the cooperation of others within and outside the unit. Works in a collaborative manner to achieve results.
• Ability to effectively present technical topics to internal groups with potentially varied levels of technical sophistication. Strong communicator with excellent ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of industry experience in software development.
• Experience working with medical data
• Experience and familiarity working in development teams and team-based development practices including scrum/agile, code review, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, CouchDB, Raven DB, etc.
• Knowledge of RDBMS concepts and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with Node.js and related frameworks such as Express.js.
• Knowledge and experience working with web application frameworks such as Angular, AngularJS, or React and related frameworks such as Ionic.
• Familiarity with FHIR APIs and experience working with REST APIs.
• Experience working on full-stack projects.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Skyber is a fintech based in Mumbai, India, and is building a connected commerce platform and disruptive Enterprise SaaS with the fundamental of digitalizing, unifying, and streamlining business processes and transactions.

Our flagship platform - Dhanda (https://mydhanda.com">https://mydhanda.com) is live on Play Store and iOS App Store🚀

At Skyber, we are obsessed with our vision to create an ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Business Owners & freelancers of Bharat where we provide them with procurements to payments & enquiry to invoicing platform. Skyber was born out of the need to bring back the focus on these business owners, to empower them so that they can ride along with the technology wave and adopt the phigital way.

To build such a community we require people with the same vision who are working towards making this dream possible for us and for all these business owners.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development
• Following an agile framework of development

Who can apply :

Only those candidates can apply who:

1. Are available for full time. Right now the team is working from home but when the situation improves we expect them to come to Office. ( Office is situated in Goregaon, Mumbai )
2. At least 2 years of professional work experience in the field of design along with a strong portfolio demonstrating past work experience.
3. Can join the team on an immediate basis.
4. Have relevant skills and interests.

Perks :

• Flexible work hours
• Informal dress code
• A ticket on our rocket ship to the Moon 🚀

Here’s what you will get if you work with us :

1. Working with a young & dynamic team that constantly tests your thinking and beliefs.
2. No specific work timings. We believe that your work should speak for you and not the time.
3. Constant amusement by Dot (Warning: Apply only if you love dogs) 🐶
4. Occasional doses of Yummy Home Cooked food 😋
5. Homelike Work Environment (We also have a bed if you need to sleep - even though we think you won't get any for a while)