Snr Research Engineer (contract not beyond 30 April 2026), School of Accountancy

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure full-stack solutions for the Puffer social media platform, enabling seamless interactions between startup founders, investors, and service providers.

• Develop frontend interfaces using modern frameworks (React.js, TypeScript, HTML/CSS) for various community features such as Founder Hub, Explorer Space, Investor Hub, Mentor Lounge, and Insight Hub.

• Build and maintain backend systems leveraging microservices architecture, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native services on platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.

• Integrate AI-powered functionalities into the platform, including LLM-driven evaluation systems, recommendation algorithms, real-time insights, and automated project analysis tools.

• Ensure high-quality software delivery by following agile methodologies, performing thorough code reviews, and maintaining continuous integration and deployment pipelines (CI/CD, DevSecOps).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with AI researchers, product managers, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders from the startup ecosystem to enhance platform functionality and user experience.

• Engage closely with community feedback, perform iterative enhancements based on user feedback, and continuously optimize platform performance and user experience.

• Any other research-related work assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Proven record of excellence and substantial experience in software development.

• Proficiency in modern front-end technologies such as React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and Micro Frontend architectures.

• Strong backend programming capabilities, preferably using Python, Java, C, or Ruby.

• Extensive experience in microservices architecture, micro frontends, Kubernetes, Docker, and DevSecOps practices.

• Deep expertise in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and GCP.

• Solid understanding of system integration, data analytics, and Agile software development methodologies.

• Experience in designing and deploying microservices and micro frontend architectures to enhance product scalability and maintainability.