Lead Backend Developer _Pune

POSITION NAME: Lead Backend Developer

DIVISION/FUNCTION: E&I

REPORTING TO: Associate Software Director

About Husk

Husk Power Systems (Husk) is an award-winning rural-tech company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named World's Best Challenger Brand" in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The CEO has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 climate leaders in the world. The company's AI-powered rural platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit-financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk's mission is to supercharge economic growth and social wellbeing in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Huskify is Husk's pioneering ecommerce app designed exclusively for rural India, addressing the unique needs of customers in tier-2/3 cities. From meticulous product selection to user-friendly app design, every aspect is optimized for the rural demographic. Our approach extends beyond digital storefronts; we've fine-tuned logistics and pricing strategies to align seamlessly with the rural landscape. At Huskify, we're not just building an ecommerce platform; we're fostering trust and reliability in every transaction. By delivering on promises, we contribute to the growth of Bharat, aiming to be the go-to online destination for rural customers seeking a diverse range of products. Join us in shaping the future of rural ecommerce and building India's first Direct-to-Rural platform.

Benefits:

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that align with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent performance review and reward processes that are gender neutral, maternity and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions with special attention given to the safety and security of our women employees, 18-day annual paid leave, family health insurance. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance, giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

Position objective:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Backend Developer with strong expertise in to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable server-side applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting solutions, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, high-performance software solutions. This role requires a proactive leader who is hands-on with coding, passionate about technology, and capable of driving backend initiatives from conception to deployment.

Key responsibilities areas-

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using  & JavaScript (Express, Koa)
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality with a focus on performance and responsiveness.
• Write clean, modular, and efficient code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Develop unit test cases to ensure the robustness and reliability of applications.
• Work with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MSSQL to design, implement, and optimize database queries.
• Debug and troubleshoot existing code to resolve issues and enhance functionality.
• Utilize cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS for application deployment and maintenance.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and deliver state-of-the-art solutions.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 1 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and frameworks (e.g., Express, Koa).
• Experience in writing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL) and writing optimized queries.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Mocha, Chai, Jest).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Location- Pune (Kharadi).

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