Lead Software Engineer

Nbyula - Skillizens without Borders; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gaming chairs

Live music on the floor

Access to thousands of books

Snacks on the house

Extensive health coverage

Long weekend breaks

Fully paid leave on your birthday

Company-aided accommodation

Stock options

Casual wear encouraged

Job summary

Nbyula - Skillizens without Borders is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Bengaluru, India. You will own and develop dynamic technology products, ensuring quality and functionality. This full-time terraformer role requires expertise in Python and related technologies, along with a collaborative mindset. You'll work on scalable systems that impact millions while enjoying perks like health coverage and flexible working hours. Join us in building the future of Ed-tech and own a stake in the company!

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a related field.
• Adept in deploying to AWS cloud platform.
• Experience in building web/client-server systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, define and implement entire models and workflows.
• Understand user requirements and translate them into deliverables.
• Work in a collaborative environment using open source platforms.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

AWS

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

REST APIs

Machine Learning

Data Scraping

Education

B.Sc./BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/BCA/MCA in Computer Science/IT/Data Science

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Neo4J

Docker

Job description

Are you a Senior Software Engineer who has what it takes to own and power highly dynamic and robust technology products and is always prepared to roll up his sleeves on any given day and takes pride in building systems end-to-end? If so then you are someone we are looking for, a passionate and energetic Lead Software Engineer. This is a full time terraformer position, meaning that you hit the ground running and quickly absorb the functional domain skills, business and market domain knowledge and above all nbyula’s core organizational values!

Who is an ideal match for being a terraformer at nbyula?

• Openness—We welcome people from different backgrounds and schools of thought, Terraformers are open to different perspectives in approaching a solution and not just limit their thoughts or ideas to only a specific domain.
• Conscientiousness—We believe in working together for the larger goal and with complete dedication and not just for personal benefits, however we do not expect terraformers to work to the point of burnout.
• Humility—Being humble, grateful and respectful are the core traits of terraformers, we do not expect people to agree with every view of the management, feel free to have a different perspective but we always expect it to be put forward with respect.
• Risk Takers—Terraformers are not afraid of the unknown and are open to new things, not that we encourage extreme risks without weighing the consequences but we are ones who take calculated risks.
• Autodidacts—Terraformers teach themselves to learn, we do our own research to get solutions, we do not expect you to have a blank slate and figure everything out yourself, we are here to guide you but not handhold and micromanage you.
• Self-Actualization—Terraformers are on the path of self-actualization, we are not bothered by the noise and distractions around us, we only work towards achieving our full potential. We do not expect you to over-burden yourself and not have fun but we expect you to work to the best of your capabilities.

Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations

• Plan, define and implement entire models, interfaces, and workflows.
• Define architecture keeping in mind deployment of code and libraries and ease of scalability & extensibility.
• Understand user requirements, use cases and translate them into tangible deliverables.
• Participate in all phases of development, from design to implementation, unit testing, and release.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment using open source platforms and tools and third‑party services and APIs like GA, Facebook, PayPal, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Write clean, maintainable code while rapidly iterating and shipping.
• Ensure a fully functional product is delivered keeping in mind time and quality.
• Take ownership of deliverables which goes beyond technical depth of expertise.
• Prominently used technologies: Cloud computing, OSS, Schemaless DB, Machine Learning, Web Crawling, Data Scraping, Progressive Web Apps, Continuous Integration & Deployment, RDBMS, Nix.

Qualifications & Skills

• B.Sc./BE/B.Tech/M.Tech/BCA/MCA with specializations in Computer Science/Information Technology/Data Science/Cloud Computing/Artificial Intelligence/ Cyber Security/ Blockchain/Mobile Computing.
• 4-6 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience in building web/client‑server systems using Python, Django/Flask, Nginx, MySQL/MongoDB/Redis/Neo4J over Ubuntu/Debian/docker stacks.
• Adept in using and deploying to AWS cloud platform.
• Fluent in HTML5, Javascript, CSS3, Responsive Design, JS build systems (SCSS, Yeoman, Grunt, Karma), and jQuery.
• Experience in developing mobile‑optimized, cross‑browser compatible UIs (Responsive Design/Progressive web apps).
• Good understanding of client‑server architectures, asynchronous request handling, and partial page updates.
• Experience in building REST APIs and web services.
• Strong analytical skills and inclination towards decisiveness vis‑a‑vis time‑bound deliverables.
• Product‑oriented thinking – code to solve problems of millions and not just features tailored for individuals; able to decide features and strategies that best fit majority usage patterns.
• Ability to script in python, bash, and browser automation scripts like iMacros, and Selenium will be a plus.
• Big brownie points if you have the drive to solve problems in the field of education and the excitement to work in a fast‑paced startup.

Job Perks

• Opportunity to help build the next‑big thing in the Ed‑tech space; your work will be on the live wire in front of millions of users.
• Gaming chairs.
• Live music on the floor while you work.
• Access to thousands of books.
• Snacks on the house – filled with a variety of choices.
• Extensive health coverage for team members.
• Long weekend breaks for team members to plan trips or leisure activities.
• Thursday and Tuesday holidays combined with Friday and Monday for extended breaks.
• Fully paid leave on your birthday.
• An annual long break from Christmas to New Year.
• Company‑aided accommodation for those who like to stay on company premises.
• No bureaucracy; respect for logical and analytical minds with thoughts and ideas.
• Opportunity to own a piece of the company in the form of stock options.
• Comfortable dress code; casual wear is encouraged.