JavaScript with React.JS and Node.JS Developer

Gritsa Technologies is actively seeking a Senior Developer cum Technical Lead for one of its important client projects. About the Project • This is a B2B and B2C web-based content generation platform • The platform allows users to pull content from existing third party sites on to their own site using predefined scrapers • Users can select to pick content from a list of supported sites and publish the content to their own destination site • For now only WordPress based sites are allowed as destination, but in next phases regular websites will be supported as well • Scripting language: JavaScript • Front-end tool: React and Redux • Back-end tool: NodeJS, ExpressJS (Please note that 70% of the work is in the back-end using Node.JS) • Database: MongoDB, WordPress plugin integration • Current state: In progress project, around 70% pre-launch phase completed, most part of UI and Scrapers complete. Payment integration and subscription planning yet to be done Roles & Responsibilities • You will be owning the project as the primary developer cum technical lead • Your role involves working in multiple capacities – developer, technical lead, team lead, project and account manager to drive the whole project, taking full ownership of project delivery, trouble shooting and regular proactive client communication • You must be comfortable with direct client communication, requirements gathering, sprint planning and execution, maintaining the application including bug fixes and deployment • You must be available on Slack or other channels to solve client or team queries on a real-time basis. You will be the point of contact for the client. You must provide daily updates to client and the internal team on Slack or other communication channels • Most importantly, you must work as a consultant, guiding the client on regular basis on how they can think through their requirement and improve Required Skills • 2 – 4 years of experience in full-cycle implementation of software development projects and Full Stack projects • As mentioned above, 70% of the work is in the back-end, hence we are looking for someone who is an expert in Node.JS • Experience in architecting applications, and shaping the whole project • Experience with client-side programming HTML, CSS, AJAX, BootStrap, jQuery etc • Experience in JavaScript with React.JS, Express, Node.JS, basic MongoDB/SQLServer/ PostgreSQL • Knowledge of various processes like planning, development, deployment and maintenance of a web application • Integration with backend services using REST APIs • Must have good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills • Excellent and proactive communication skills (very important) Other Details • Expected number of hours per day: 4 - 8 hours • Working hours – anytime between 10 am and 8 pm • Working days – Monday to Friday • Client calls: 1 – 2 per week • Other calls – daily SCRUM call with the project manager • Team composition: you will be working independently as the owner of the project and occasionally get inputs from an architect