Team Lead

SmartOrbit is a fast-growing startup based out of Silicon Valley, US and with India development center at Bhubaneswar, Odisha dedicated to delivering marketing solutions dedicated to helping businesses grow and succeed in the digital landscape. We build technology in the areas of loyalty, rewards, digital marketing and communication for retail industry in the US, Canada, UK and Australia. We are passionate about technology, creativity, and making a positive impact through our products and services and specialize in creating customized strategies that drive engagement, generate leads, and maximize ROI.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Leader for our Software Development team with 10+ years of experience to design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our applications. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in various web and software development technologies and frameworks and capable of working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Leadership and Team Management - To lead the development and lifetime maintenance of software products, as required to enhance SmartOrbit's product line. You are also responsible for managing the continuous improvement process within the software product's lifecycle.

o Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers.

o Foster a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team environment.

o Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance evaluations.

o Identify team skill gaps and provide opportunities for growth and training.

· Technical Oversight - Some of the products will require validation and testing against international, national and local standards. You will be responsible for ensuring a detailed understanding of these needs with the team and providing mechanisms to validate products against the standards

o Review code, design solutions, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

o Participate in architecture and technical decision-making processes.

o Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges efficiently.

o Keep abreast of emerging technologies to enhance team efficiency and performance.

· Project Management - To maintain project plans for both software and Web development and report back to management on the progress of projects.

o Plan, manage, and monitor software development projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

o Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements.

o Break down tasks, allocate resources, and set priorities within the team.

o Maintain clear and transparent communication with all stakeholders.

· Process Improvement - You will ensure that software products developed at SmartOrbit are adequately documented, to a level to allow other group resources to maintain the package and that adequate backups of each version of software for all projects are maintained in an ordered and safe fashion.

o Champion agile practices such as Scrum or Kanban to optimize workflows.

o Identify areas for process improvement and implement effective changes.

o Ensure proper documentation of systems, processes, and development work.

· Collaboration and Communication - You will carry out staff appraisals, skill sets reviews and general personnel management.

o Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

o Facilitate team meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.

o Collaborate with other teams (e.g., QA, DevOps, Product Management) to ensure smooth project execution.

Tech Stack

1. Mobile App

· Framework: React Native: Built for retailers to manage their loyalty services, compatible with both iOS and Android.

· State Management: Redux or Context API to handle app-wide state, caching, and offline capabilities.

· UI Components: React Native Paper or React Native Elements for consistent styling and Design.

· Navigation: React Navigation for screen transitions and stack management.

· Networking: Axios for handling HTTP requests.

· Local Storage: Async Storage for local caching of user data and settings.

2. Web App

• Framework: Flutter Web: Provides a responsive, cross-platform customer experience via web.
• State Management: Provider for handling state effectively across pages.
• UI Components: Flutter's extensive widget library, allowing for custom styling and

· interactive elements.

• Network Requests: Dio packages in Flutter for API calls to the backend.

3. Web Frontend (Admin Dashboard)

• Framework: React: Designed for business management by administrators.
• UI Library: Material UI & Ant Design for creating a professional, accessible admin interface.
• State Management: Redux for managing global state.
• Networking: Axios to manage data fetching and error handling.

4. Backend

• Environment: with
• Microservices architecture for modular functionality across services (e.g., auth,
• analytics, customer, notification).
• Authentication: JWT for secure, stateless user authentication.
• File Handling: Multer for file uploads, such as images and documents.
• Geolocation: OpenStreetMap (Nominatim API) for location-based features.

External Integrations:

• Twilio: For SMS services, including OTP and notifications.
• Firebase: For file storage and push notifications.
• Node mailer: For sending email notifications.

5. Databases

• PostgreSQL: Primary relational database for structured data, such as user accounts,
• transactions, and business details.
• MongoDB: For semi-structured data, suitable for unstructured logs, activity tracking, or
• flexible schema requirements.
• Redis (optional): For caching frequently accessed data to enhance performance.

6. Infrastructure and DevOps

• Containerization: Docker to create containerized environments for each service.
• Orchestration: Docker Compose to handle multi-container setups, simplifying
• development and deployment.
• Environment Configurations: dotenv to manage .env files for environment-specific
• settings.

7. Utilities and Middleware

• Argon2: Secure password hashing.
• Rate Limiting: Limits requests per IP to protect against abuse.
• Libphonenumber-js: Validates phone numbers based on region.

8. Testing and API Documentation

• Postman Collection: For API testing, with a collection provided in /postman.
• Swagger (recommended): To document API endpoints and enable in-browser testing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 5-15 years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Front-End: Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or
• Back-End: Proficiency in server-side languages like , Python, Java, or .NET.
• Database: Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Version Control: Proficiency in using Git and GitHub/GitLab.
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI), containerization (Docker), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Testing: Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Selenium).
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript, Webpack, or other front-end build tools.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture.
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
• Experience with security best practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹1,000, ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person