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Thence is searching for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is enterprising and eager to make a significant impact in the service space by enabling exceptional products. The ideal candidate should have a robust technical background, outstanding leadership skills, and a proven track record of managing complex technical projects. Moreover, this role includes consideration for a Partner role after completing one year with Thence, accompanied by sizeable equity.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the company's growth by delivering digital products to clients across various verticals like healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team at Thence.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing digital products, applications and minimum viable product (MVP), including defining the overall architecture and system design to meet business requirements.
• Enabling our client to select the appropriate technology stack, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security and maintainability.
• Designing and configuring the infrastructure to support the software application.
• Choosing the development toolkit, frameworks and libraries best suited based on business and project's needs.
• Crafting and executing database designs, ensuring data integrity, performance and scalability.
• Enhancing and optimising application architecture to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensuring application scalability to handle increased user loads and data volumes effectively.
• Upholding quality assurance standards through code reviews, testing and continuous integration practices.
• Ensuring IP security by implementing robust authentication, authorisation and encryption mechanisms.
• Exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance the software's capabilities and keep it up-to-date with industry trends.
• Developing the startup's strategic resource allocation plan, including budgeting for technology investments and staffing needs.
• Ensuring efficient utilisation of technologies by optimising resource allocation and minimising waste.
• Assessing and integrating new systems and infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the organization.
• Deliver digital products to clients across various verticals, including healthcare, Fintech, hospitality, manufacturing, etc.
• Building, attracting and mentoring talented developers to foster a culture of learning, innovation and collaboration within the team.
• Collaborating closely with the sales team to ensure effective communication and strategic positioning of technology solutions, while continuously refining sales pitch strategies based on feedback and market trends to maximize success rates and drive revenue growth.
• Defining, managing and evaluating team members based on goals and performance metrics, providing status updates to the leadership team on a bi-weekly basis.
• Identifying process gaps and development inefficiencies within the organisation and defining and driving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address these gaps effectively.
• Generate business opportunities from existing clients and collaborate with the business team to convert new business.
• Work towards achieving annual and quarterly revenue targets.

Skills Required

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to make strategic decisions and take ownership of account growth, revenue and outcomes.
• Strong technical background with experience in managing complex technical projects encompassing diverse realms such as Web, Mobile, Applications (Apps), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
• Extensive experience in establishing and refining processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at measuring and enhancing the quality and efficiency of development capabilities. This includes implementing frameworks to assess performance metrics, optimise workflows and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.
• Excellent leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and creating lasting client partnerships.
• Enterprising and adept at handling clients effectively.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring and confident team player with:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and/or significant relevant work experience
• Minimum of 4+ years of proven agency experience in software development projects.
• Experience in leading a team of highly skilled developers, engineers, and testers
• working on multiple client projects
• Experience managing products and projects, and delivering large scale technical solutions on time and on budget
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with a track record of managing stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and infrastructure, microservices, and serverless architecture

Additional Opportunities:

After completing one year with Thence, high-performing individuals will be considered for a Partner role, with the potential for substantial equity ownership in the company.

Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead)

Experience: 5–8 Years

Location: Ahmedabad (Hybrid / On-site preferred)

Salary: Flexible for the right candidate

Note: This role is strictly for Ahmedabad-based (local) candidates. On-site presence is mandatory.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Full-Stack Developer (Tech Lead) to lead technical delivery and oversee end-to-end system execution. The ideal candidate will take ownership of architecture, ensure high-quality engineering standards, mentor junior team members, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.

This role is best suited for a hands-on professional who enjoys solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and taking full responsibility for technical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and frontend systems
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• Own system architecture and technical decision-making
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• Lead code reviews and enforce clean, modular, and maintainable code practices
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• Collaborate with clients to understand requirements and provide technical solutions
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• Mentor and guide junior developers to improve overall team performance
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• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of applications
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• Drive best practices across development, deployment, and CI/CD workflows
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• Design and integrate Generative AI–powered features where applicable (e.g., chatbots, content generation, automation tools)

Required Technical Skills

Backend (Must-Have)

• Strong experience with Node.js (Express.js / NestJS)
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• RESTful API design and implementation
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• Database design, optimization, and performance tuning
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• Experience with PostgreSQL / MySQL
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• Hands-on experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
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• Authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC)
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• Willingness to learn Python and its frameworks (Django / FastAPI)
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• Basic Python knowledge is an added advantage
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• Experience with React.js or Next.js
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• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
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• Component-driven architecture and reusable UI patterns
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• State management using Redux / Zustand / Context API
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• Responsive UI development using MUI, Ant Design, or Tailwind CSS
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Engineering Practices

• Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab
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• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
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• Experience with Docker and containerization
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• Familiarity with clean architecture and modular design patterns
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Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Microservices architecture
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• Experience with Prisma ORM
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• DevOps exposure (AWS, EC2, Vercel, Docker, Nginx)
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• Caching solutions such as Redis
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• Queue systems (Celery, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
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• Exposure to AI / LLM integrations
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Soft Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
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• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written)
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• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior developers
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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• Reliable, consistent, and delivery-focused
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• Leadership maturity and professionalism
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We are seeking a highly skilled Team Lead – MERN Stack Developer to lead the development and delivery of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative solutions. If you have experience in microservices, micro-frontends, message queues, Redis, CI/CD, and best practices for large-scale applications, we’d love to have you on our team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring smooth collaboration, technical growth, and high-quality deliverables.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, track progress, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain coding standards, ensure maintainability, and improve code quality.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and problem-solving.
• Architect and implement microservices, micro-frontends, and modular micro-apps for scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Optimize performance and scalability for large-scale applications with dynamic data flows.

Backend Development (Node.js & Express.js)

• Design and implement secure, scalable backend structures and APIs.
• Develop reusable tools and libraries to support a microservices architecture.
• Handle error management and debugging for seamless application functionality.
• Work with message queues like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis for event-driven communication.
• Use tools like New Relic or Prometheus to monitor and debug production systems.
• Solve challenging technical problems with smart, scalable solutions.

Database Management (MongoDB)

• Design efficient and scalable database schemas for large-scale projects.
• Optimize database performance using indexing, aggregation, and advanced querying techniques.
• Leverage MongoDB features like sharding and replication to handle large datasets efficiently.

Frontend Development (React.js & JavaScript)

• Build and optimize reusable, high-performance React.js components and dynamic user interfaces.
• Develop robust solutions for complex UI interactions, including drag-and-drop functionality.
• Implement efficient state management using Redux, Context API, or React Query.
• Optimize web performance, including DOM manipulation, memory management, and responsiveness.
• Ensure applications adhere to WCAG accessibility standards and provide excellent user experiences.

Best Practices & Continuous Improvement

• Define and enforce coding standards, workflows, and best practices for high-quality development.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Write secure and robust code to protect against vulnerabilities like XSS and CSRF.
• Regularly monitor and optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in MERN stack technologies and software development practices.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using the MERN stack.
• Design and implement responsive user interfaces with React.
• Build server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Manage and optimize databases using MongoDB.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to ensure smooth development processes.

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. For over 17 years, Apexon has been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving our clients’ toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. We focus on three broad areas of digital services: User Experience (UI/UX, Commerce); Engineering (QE/Automation, Cloud, Product/Platform); and Data (Foundation, Analytics, and AI/ML), and have deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences.

Apexon is backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital.

To know more about us please visit: https://www.apexon.com/

About the role:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience building modern web applications working in the fullstack
• Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript with a thorough understanding of React.js or Vue.js and their core principles preferred
• Implementing RESTful APIs using .Net/C# preferred with experience with .Net Core, .Net 5 or 6 a bonus!
• Experience with SQL and relational database design with MS SQL Server experience is added advantage
• Experience with NoSQL/document database technologies
• Experience writing automated unit tests in the full stack environment
• Knowledge of modern authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Familiarity with modern front-end and backend build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Experience with modern responsive web application design & development Familiarity with Node.js
• Experience with microservice architecture
• Experience using Git version control
• Experience with VS Code, Visual Studio, or other relevant development tools
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile principles
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
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Required skill set:

• Candidate must be good in JavaScript and have experience in at least one modern JavaScript framework such as Vue/Angular/React. But must be willing to work in Vue/React.
• Must have experience in .NET Framework. Good to have experience in .NET Core/.NET 5/6/7. But must be willing and capable enough to learn .NET Core.
• Should be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be good in programming concepts such as OOPS, Unit Tests, Web API, SQL, etc

Required Skills:

• .NET Core 
• C#
• Web API
• Aware of Microservice concepts
• MongoDB 
• Excellent communication
  
  

Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux knowledge is desirable. Having worked in a product development environment is desirable. Having worked in the finance and banking domain is desirable.

Full-Stack Developer

Are you a cricket enthusiast who also loves to build world-class
technology products?

CricHeroes is looking for an All Rounder Full Stack Developer, who is passionate about scaling up India's one of a kind niche B2C platform and the pulse of the nation - Cricket!

This might be a great opportunity for you if

• You are an action and result oriented highly driven person who aspires to be part of a team that is scaling up a successful B2C product.
• You are an analytical problem solver with strong Node.JS knowledge and a passion for teamwork and innovation
• You have hands-on experience in designing and developing applications and object-oriented analysis and design using common
• design patterns.

Who are we?
CricHeroes is the world's largest Cricket Network with more than 7 Million
users. It helps local cricketers showcase their talent, get recognition and
improve their game with data.

What are we looking for, in you?

• You are an ambitious problem solver who is constantly learning and
• updating yourself with the latest technology and an expert in
• technology development.
• In-depth knowledge of Node.js and used it for product development in a B2C fast-paced product company for 2-6 years
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving aptitude
• Attention to details
• You have demonstrated a track record in delivering ambitious targets.
• You believe in teamwork.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or Equivalent).
• Mandatory Technical background: Node.js, Javascript, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Preferable skills in AWS, Big Data, Analytics, Google Cloud.

What are we looking for, from you?

• You will write well-designed, testable, efficient code.
• You will ensure the code and designs are in compliance with specifications as developed.
• You will prepare and produce releases of the software platform and support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.
• Work as part of a team developing applications and services using Agile development methods
• Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure
• Build customer-facing UI and back-end services
• Code, test and operate node.js based services
• Effectively use tools and ingenuity to identify and fix defects before they become a problem
• A good Stackoverflow profile is a big plus.

We are made in India by the passionate cricketers for the passionate cricketers of the world!

If this excites you and you want to be part of our team to help us win the
scores by building a one-of-a-kind app for all the cricketers around the
world, please apply here.

We are looking for a full stack developer to produce scalable software solutions.

As a full stack developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

If you’re also familiar with Agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Developing front end website architecture.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React and Amber.
• Proficiency with server side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Reporting directly to the Founder

The job requires a great deal of responsibility early on, but we're working on something exciting and there's lots of opportunity of growth and learning.

The job is full-time, remotely based, and with flexible hours.