Senior Software Engineer – Backend

We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer – Backend, responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users interface. Developer will also ensure maximum performance and stability of applications developed by him/her.

Roles / Responsibilities

@Layer – Server, Network, and Hosting Environment

• Understanding what can break and why, taking no resource for granted
• Appropriately using the file system, cloud storage, network resources, and an understanding of data redundancy and availability is necessary.
• Clear understanding on hardware constraints over application’s scale • Clear understanding of CICD pipeline.

@Layer – Data Modeling

• If the data model is flawed, the business logic and higher layers start to need strange (ugly) code to compensate for corner cases the data model doesn’t cover
• Must know how to create a reasonably normalized relational model, complete with foreign keys, indexes, views, lookup tables, etc.
• Must have clear concept of non-relational data stores and understand where they shine over relational data stores

@Layer – Business Logic

• Must have expertise on at least one market leading Web App Framework
• Must have solid object oriented skills

@Layer – API / Action / MVC

• Ability to write clear, consistent, simple to use interfaces to outside world
• Ability to learn and adapt new APIs
• Must have clear concept of MVC architecture and implications

General

• Understanding of repeatable automated processes for building the application, testing it, documenting it, and deploying it at scale
• An awareness of security as each layer presents its own possible vulnerabilities
• Open to quickly adapt new technologies and tools

Qualification required:

Bachelor/Master’s degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Software Engineering or Other equivalent degree/diploma

Experience required:

6-8 years (relevant experience).

Functional Area:

Technology II Industry Type: IT/ITeS II Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

• Clear understanding of coding standards, agile processes etc. is a must.
• At least 6 years’ of working experience at each level of SDLC. Clear understanding on Project Life Cycle, Powerful Analytical Skills to understand end-user requirements is a must.

Required knowledge-Tools & Technology:

• Foundation: Concrete logic, knowledge on Object Oriented Programming,
• Clear understanding of Web Application Architecture and MVC. 4 year experience in developing MVC applications
• Web Servers: Apache, Nginx
• Programming Language: Node.js
• Database: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, NoSQL / JSON in general
• Web Services: REST/SOAP
• Others: E-Commerce Framework and Web App Integration. Knowledge on SaaS fundamentals, Analytics API
• Version Control: Git
• Testing: Unit Testing Framework

• Strong communication, time management & interpersonal skills.
• Attentive listener, understanding, empathetic & personable.
• Creative thinking, energetic & passionate.
• Positive, go-getter attitude.
• Ethical, committed & dependable.