Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - React & Node.js

<p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Who We Are</span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At Platform Science, we’re working to connect everything that moves.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Founded in 2015, we are an open IoT platform that partners with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals across the globe.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our employees are an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We hire people with different experiences and perspectives to build a company culture that fuels growth through innovation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We value thoughtful actions and empathy for others. We approach challenges with <strong>resiliency</strong> and <strong>creativity</strong>, while encouraging <strong>transparency</strong> because, no matter our backgrounds or responsibilities, we are <strong>one team</strong>.</span></p> <hr> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About the Role</span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Platform Science is looking for a highly skilled&nbsp;<strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong> with expertise in <strong>cloud-native full-stack development</strong> (GCP, React, Node.js, NoSQL) to join our dynamic team in Chennai. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and deploying <strong>robust, scalable, and high-performance software</strong> for our high-velocity fleet management solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, deliver technical solutions, foster an innovative mindset, and ensure the successful delivery of projects. This position demands deep technical knowledge and a strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The role reports to the Software Development Manager (as implied by the template structure for engineering roles).</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Essential Responsibilities</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Design, develop, and deploy scalable and maintainable solutions using modern web technologies, including <strong>React.js</strong> for the front-end and <strong>Node.js</strong> for the backend.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Implement <strong>micro-frontend architectures</strong> and use techniques like Module Federation to modularize and integrate large-scale applications.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Utilize <strong>event-driven architecture</strong> and message queuing systems to handle asynchronous processes and complex workflows.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate with third-party services, APIs, and data sources, ensuring seamless interoperability.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance on technical design, coding standards, best practices, and professional development.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience</span></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>4+ years</strong> of professional experience in software development, with a focus on <strong>React.js, Node.js</strong> (or similar frameworks), and API development.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency in <strong>React.js</strong> and <strong>Node.js</strong> or similar frameworks.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of <strong>NoSQL databases</strong> (e.g., ElasticSearch, MongoDB, Firestore).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Expertise in <strong>event-driven integration patterns</strong> (pub/sub messaging) and solid understanding of <strong>microservices architecture</strong> (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with React state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to <strong>lead and mentor</strong> a team of software engineers.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience in working on <strong>scalable, distributed systems</strong> with a cloud-based architecture (preferably GCP).</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Other Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Experience working with Material UI or Bootstrap.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Other Requirements</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Continuous learning mindset and a strong willingness to explore and adopt new technologies.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Self-starter, Ability to work well in a small team with good communication skills.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="citation-76 citation-end-76">You are a strong team player but are able to work independently.</span></span></p> <div class="source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted">&nbsp;</div> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="citation-75 citation-end-75">You are dedicated to delivering high quality and performant solutions.</span></span></p> <div class="source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted">&nbsp;</div> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="citation-74 citation-end-74">You are eager to learn new things, you take ownership and want to get th</span>ings done.</span></p> <div class="source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted">&nbsp;</div> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The company offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provident fund and gratuity in accordance with applicable laws.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, in accordance with applicable laws.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Twenty-Six weeks of paid maternity leave.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Please note that the compensation details listed in India <span class="citation-73 citation-end-73">role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.</span> <span class="citation-72 citation-end-72">Platform Science collects your personal information to support its business operations, including for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and other business-related purposes as well as to be in legal compliance. You can review further details of such collection and use in our Privacy P</span>olicy (link for browser: <a class="ng-star-inserted" href="https://www.platformscience.com/privacy-notice" target="_blank">https://www.platformscience.com/privacy-notice</a>). Please note: This document is a description of a potential position with our company. Nothing within this document may be construed as an offer for employment or a promise of benefit or remuneration. Further, any representation made within this document is subject to the laws and restrictions of the jurisdiction where employment may be deemed to occur. The parameters and availability of this position are subject to change and based solely within the discretion of the company. In addition, the duties, responsibilities, and scope of this position may not be fully represented in this description or may change as required by the Company. Platform Science is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>