Web Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Python (Flask, FastAPI, or Django).
• Architect data models for SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, MongoDB, DynamoDB) to optimize performance and reliability.
• Implement efficient and secure data access layers, caching, and indexing strategies.
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Build responsive UI components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Ensure system reliability, observability, and fault tolerance across services.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Contribute to DevOps and CI/CD workflows for smooth deployments and testing automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, with deep understanding of OOP, asynchronous programming, and performance optimization.
• Proven expertise in building FAST API based microservices architectures.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL data modeling, query optimization, and schema design.
• Excellent hands on proficiency in frontend proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a modern framework (React, Angular, or Vue).
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and system design skills.

About Us

21 Knots is a design, engineering, and consulting firm providing services to the global maritime and oil & gas industry. In an industry constantly evolving due to dynamic regulations, economic fluctuations, and climate change mandates, we strive to deliver cutting-edge solutions with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our comprehensive services are designed to create value for our esteemed clients while enabling them to achieve their business goals.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team at 21 Knots. Someone with backend development with a working knowledge of frontend technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of backend frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, and familiarity with frontend tools like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and optionally React, Angular, or Vue. You will play a key role in building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable software solutions while collaborating with a team

Responsibilities

• Develop,test, and maintain backend services using Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and internal tools.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Optimize application performance and implement backend security best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Support basic frontend development tasks using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Work with modern frontend frameworks like React.js, Angular, or Vue (good to have).

What You’ll Need

Experience:

• 1–4 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Exposure to full-stack development environments.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud integration is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Tools & Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Basic knowledge of frontend technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Exposure to Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS for responsive UI design.
• Good to have: experience with React, Angular, or Vue.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Agile/Scrum methodologies is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Understanding of RESTful architecture and secure coding practices.
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Must have experience of a minimum of 2 years as a WordPress Developer. (Required)
• In-depth knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, JS, jQuery, CSS, and HTML.
• Knowledge of WordPress coding standards.
• Ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities:

• Creating the website architecture.
• Designing and building the website front-end and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.
• Developing and customizing WordPress themes and plugins.
• Integrating a wide range of WordPress plugins, API calls, and third-party apps and forms.
• Researching and recommending new technologies and tools for effective integration across various platforms.
• Conducting website performance tests.
• Troubleshooting content issues.
• Monitoring the performance of the live website.
• Meeting with clients to discuss website design and function.

Web / FE design

VueJS

Bootstrap

Java Script

Node.JS

Python

SQL Server

Azure

Agile

Skills:

• .NET framework, VB, C#
• HTML 5, Bootstrap, CSS, Less .
• Communication Protocols like HTTP, TCP, WCF, Web API, Modbus.
• Databases- MS SQL Server 2008 R2, MySQL. Knowledge on Redis, MongoDB.
• Scripting language -Java-Script, jQuery, AngularJS, SignalR, Ajax.
• AWS SDK preferred, Cloud Migration., IIS, Self-hosting, window server,
• Other tools -Postman & Fiddler, Tortoise SVN, Mantis bug tracking, Redmine.

Key Strengths :

• Good debugging skills.
• A major responsibility includes planning development cycle, designing, module development, code merge, Unit / Integration testing etc.
• Highly motivated team player.
• Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Quick learning of any new technologies.
• Capable to take independent responsibility as well as ability to contribute and be a productive team member.

Key responsibilities:

• Involved into discussion of design and development of new feature enhancement.
• Involved in integration with the IoT devices over the TCP binary protocol.
• Involved in design and development of Web API to expose the data uploaded by devices to third party applications.
• Coordinating with the testing team for fixing bugs.
• Coordinating with firmware (Embedded) team for device integration.
• End to end design and development of modules.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On development of the core components of the Product Platform
• Liaison with the Technical Architect and Project Manager to understand project scope and objectives
• Break-up overall project scope into a manageable set of tasks and help the Project Manager define Sprints
• Own the Technical Design for different components of the Product Platform
• Help the Project Manager develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Develop the product as per design and structure using appropriate technologies meeting the requirements, quality standards and timelines.
• Technical Mentoring of the Team in an effective and efficient manner to uphold quality
• Provide early insights on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about progress and potential risks
• Escalate issues affecting project delivery to appropriate levels within the company and/or vendor and track them to resolution
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and technical standards throughout project execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field or MCA
• 7-10 years of hands-on technical experience with 2-3 years of leading a team
• Strong command over Java, NodeJS, ReactJS, and similar Full Stack technologies
• Strong SQL and NoSQL knowledge for databases like MySQL and MongoDB
• Strong understanding of Git and related strategies like Pull Requests, merging, etc.
• Experience with GoLang preferred
• Exposure to DevOps over at least one Cloud Platforms like AWS or Azure in addition to the experience in developing cloud-native applications
• Strong familiarity with software tools like JIRA, Agile, TDD/BDD methodologies, and best practices
• Strong understanding of Algorithms and Design Patterns with proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, quality, budget, and timeline
• Product development background required