Antarctica
is a Mumbai-based climate technology
company
with clients across the globe. We build software products that change people s lives and make the world a better place.
Our flagship product is the world s most advanced
observability ecosystem
, that provides real-time insights
into IT operations and enables organizations to optimize costs, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance. It is a fundamental shift in how companies measure, act on, and lead their
digital transformation
. ***
We are looking for a
Junior Backend Developer
to help us build the future of IoT
and Technology. The position is on a hybrid model, with a base in Mumbai.
You will be reporting to the
Fullstack Lead
of the company and be shaping up the entire system for scale. You ll be collaborating intensively with Product Managers, Frontend & Backend Engineers, Design & Technical teams to create the best consumer experiences with the most delightful and scalable UI. You will work in a collaborative, transparent and highly delivery-driven
environment with a strong focus on client satisfaction.
You will notably be asked to:
- Design and develop server-side applications using Node.js.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Build scalable and high-performance RESTful APIs.
- Optimize and maintain database connections, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement security best practices to protect data and prevent security vulnerabilities.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging of server applications.
- Monitor server performance and make necessary optimizations to ensure optimal speed and efficiency.
- Maintain and enhance code quality by adhering to best practices, coding standards, and code reviews.
- Collaborate with DevOps and other teams to deploy applications and troubleshoot production issues.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our backend solutions.
Requirements
- You ideally are a developer with
2
+ years of experience
, else a young genius :)
- Strong proficiency with
JavaScript
(and understanding the nature of asynchronous programming) -
1+ years of experience
using Node.js
and frameworks available for it such as ExpressJS
etc. - Practical experience in building
APIs i
ncluding developing caching strategies
- Deep Understanding of
OAuth, REST
and JSON concepts.
- Practical experience with
Git, npm, yarn
etc. - Expert understanding of
POSTMAN
. -
User
authentication
and authorization
between multiple systems, servers, and environments - Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Good understanding of
server-side templating
languages
such as Pug, EJS
, etc. -
2+ years of experience
with relational databases like MySQL
, MSSQL, Postgres etc. (including schema design and writing efficient SQL Queries
You will have a strong advantage if you have experience with one or more imperative or functional programming languages such as
Javascript, ES6 or Typescrip
with a deep knowledge of Bootstrap
and 1+ years of experience using React.JS
Benefits
- International Exposure to Clients & Partners
- Stellar Growth & Mentorship
- Top-Notch Hardware Gadgets
- Paid Time Off
- Work From Home
- First-Class Train Pass
- Training & Development with Unlimited Access to Udemy Courses
- Special Holidays
-
Performance Bonus & Stock Options
- Promotion of Gender Equality & Safe Work Environment
How to apply
If youre ready to take on this challenging opportunity, here are a few tips and guidelines about your application:
- You get only
one chance
to apply every year. Make sure to pay attention to every detail of your application! - Your application starts the moment you apply, by submitting a resume
AND
a cover letter. - We receive thousands of applications so in order for us to qualify early on the most
motivated candidates
, we only
consider applications that have a cover letter, even as short as a couple of sentences, for as long as it mentions - at the least - a strong reason and desire
to join our
company. - Which means, avoid using ChatGPT like thousands of other candidates.
Be genuine
and sincere, it works and youll definitely stand out! - Spend some time going through our website, get to understand what we do, have a look at our team and tell us how you feel youll fit in within our organization.
- Between us, we dont really care about your previous experiences but rather to see how much you care about our mission.
- Video & Live interviews, assignments, whatever we ask you during this hiring process aims at
unveiling your capabilities
for the position. Well let you know the moment we feel it wont work with us. This doesnt mean you wont succeed elsewhere, rather the opposite! It is a matter of getting all our planets aligned at the right moment. - Good luck ;)
Salary
This position can offer, based on the candidates experience and commitment to our hiring process, an annual package to the employee up to
INR 8 Lakhs
per annum. According to his/her performance, the employee will also be offered significant
Appraisals
every year, regular Bonuses
and Stock-Options
of the company.
Headquarters
Our offices are located in the historical part of Mumbai, exactly
5 minutes walking-distance
from CST Station
, an incredibly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site and 15 minutes walking-distance from Churchgate Station
. Our offices have large French windows with ample light coming inside and from which you can observe
parrots
and kites
flying in the surrounding centenary trees
. We ve used teak wood
and marble
for our furniture, and we display lovely artworks
on our walls. We care for your comfort, to a point where you also work from home when you feel like and leave on a holiday whenever you need it the most. What we care about is that you deliver beauty consistently, with a smile on your face.
