Full Stack Engineer

Armory India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge defence tech startup in Gurugram, India, is seeking a skilled Software Developer to design and develop robust applications for defence technology. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in Python and web frameworks like FastAPI or Django. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that address critical defence challenges. Join if you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience with Python, focusing on version 3.10 and above.
• Hands-on experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI or Django.
• Strong understanding of SQL database principles, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in testing and building automation tools, including pytest, GitHub Actions, and Docker.
• Practical experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio).
• Ability to clearly articulate technology choices and rationale.
• Software development best practices experience with Git/GitHub.
• Interest in presenting at conferences or meetups.
• Contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
• Practical experience with Three.js, Unity or Unreal Engine, demonstrated through completed projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications for defence technology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure performance, security, and responsiveness of applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code focusing on security best practices.

Skills

Python

FastAPI/Django

SQL principles

Testing and automation tools

Asynchronous programming

Three.js/Unity/Unreal Engine

Mapping libraries

Drones/RF systems experience

Interest in defence sector

Job description

Armory Shield Private Limited | Full time

This job description will take ~15 minutes to read and ~15 minutes to apply. You increase your chances of selection by 10x if you read this to the end, slowly. Trust us on this.

What is Armory? What we are building requires hard work, tenacity, ownership, creativity and way more man-hours than an everyday job.

If you are a savant at what you do, love autonomy, have high agency and genuinely want to impact the future of this country, we want you to work with us starting yesterday!

Modern conflicts waged remotely demand a radical rethinking of strategy as adversaries deploy inexpensive drones and technology to inflict maximum damage with minimal risk.

If you prefer routine over the dynamic unpredictability of innovation, Armory isn't for you. Our fast-paced environment requires genuine curiosity, resilience, a passion for continuous learning, and comfort with rapid change.

Armory is a new-age defence tech startup building next-generation products to strengthen Indian forces in the modern battlefields.

About the founder

Amardeep Singh is an IIT Bombay alumnus & an aerospace engineer by education. He was a founding member of ideaForge - currently India’s biggest drone company & the first drone company to get listed on the Indian stock exchange.

His 16-year entrepreneurial journey is marked by a series of ambitious ventures spanning across diverse tech domains like Drones, Consumer Hardware, B2B SaaS & AI.

Problems we solve

Our country’s defence systems, conceived in a bygone era, have been outpaced by the rapid advancements in technology, revealing critical gaps that we, at Armory, are poised to bridge.

At Armory, we identify and solve the most critical, complex & specific challenges in modern warfare. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and diving deep into specific problems, we create innovative defence technologies and products that protect our nation and allies.

Why you should NOT join us:

If high stakes, tight deadlines, and significant challenges don't excite you, then our mission to revolutionise defence technology might not align with your career goals. We seek individuals who are ready to push boundaries and are motivated by the urgency of now.

We offer the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that strengthen national defence, supported by a team of A players.

Join Armory if you're drawn to solving hard problems and want to create a meaningful & profound impact on national security.

At Armory, you will do the best work of your life. Period.

Requirements

About this role

You will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development of robust, secure, and user-friendly applications tailored for defence technology.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web, mobile & desktop applications.
• Previous experience with Hardware, Software, and/or IoT is a plus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, security, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a focus on security best practices.

Must haves

• 3-5 years of professional experience with Python, with a focus on version 3.10 and above.
• Hands‑on experience with web frameworks such as FastAPI or Django.
• Strong understanding of SQL database principles, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in testing and building automation tools, including pytest, GitHub Actions, and Docker.
• Practical experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio) or message bus systems.
• Ability to clearly articulate technology choices and rationale (e.g., Tornado vs. Flask).
• Aware of Software development best practices with hands‑on source control experience with Git/GitHub.
• Interest in presenting at conferences or meetups, regardless of scale.
• Contributions to open‑source projects are a plus.
• Practical experience with Three.js, Unity or Unreal Engine, demonstrated through completed projects.
• Previous experience with Mapping libraries like leaflet.js or Mapbox.
• Previous experience with Drones or RF systems is a plus.
• Keen interest in defence as an industry.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Deep Technical Expertise in your domain.
• Shipping features weekly.
• Knack of integrating software for hardware systems in record time.

How will we set you up for success in this role?

• A live project:You will jump straight into a live project as soon as you join. No dummy or test projects.
• Access to resources:You name it, we will do everything to get it for you.
• Supportive team:You will be surrounded by the best minds ready to help you.
  

Our Hiring Process

We target to close the hiring process within 14 days of your application.

• Duration: At your own pace, but if it takes you less than 15 minutes to apply, you are unlikely to move to the next round.
• How to ace: Do not copy‑paste your answers from a website or ChatGPT. Be specific in your answers. It’s about you.
• Codeword: Use FRONTED in the application form where it asks you for a Codeword. This way, we know you have read the JD.

Round 2 Technical Skill Test

• Duration: 5 days
• How to ace: Show curiosity. Go beyond what you were expected to do. Come back with more ideas.

Round 3: Intro/Tech call

• Duration: 1 hour
• How to ace: Be yourself. We want to know YOU, not some ideal, unrealistic person. Demonstrate your expertise in the area we are evaluating. Ask good questions.

Round 4: Culture Fitment

• Duration: 1 hour
• How to ace: Help us understand your goals & aspirations. Share some of the stories that have made you what you are. Ask good questions.

Welcome aboard

• Congratulations! You are now a part of Armory. You will build something that lets you sleep at night with a feeling that you did something meaningful. Buckle up for a ride into the future.

Work Location:

Armory highly values having employees working in‑office. We are establishing a collaborative work environment and company culture, and that simply does not happen from home. We are based out of Gurgaon and require employees to be in the office.

What we expect from you

• Founder’s mindset
• First principles thinking
• Execution, not just ideas
• High energy
• High agency
• Highest level of integrity
• Audacious state of mind

What to expect from us

• Team of A players
• Work directly with the founder
• Ridiculous levels of responsibility
• Work on hard problems

What your first 3 months at Armory will look like

30 Days

• Complete the onboarding process, learn about our mission and values, meet your team, and understand ongoing projects and priorities.
• Set up your development environment and familiarise yourself with the tools, software, and equipment necessary for developing.
• Begin contributing to ongoing projects by assisting with both front‑end and back‑end development, focusing on user interface design, API development, and integration.
• Deploy the software to production.

60 Days

• Collaborate with the design team to implement new features and functionalities.
• Develop and implement real‑time data processing algorithms and WebSockets for seamless data streaming and interaction.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to validate and optimise application performance and user experience.
• Showcase a working prototype of a new feature or improvement to an existing application.

90 Days

• Lead the development and implementation of a feature or module within our application stack.
• Collaborate with the team to define and execute comprehensive test plans for full‑stack validation, including end‑to‑end testing.
• Optimise application performance based on test results and user feedback, focusing on scalability and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for code modularity, reusability, and scalability to improve development efficiency and maintainability.
• Prepare the codebase for deployment, ensuring readiness for production environments.
• Engage in discussions about innovative technologies and potential patents.
• Develop a long‑term plan for personal growth and development within the company, discussing your career aspirations with the founder.