Software Development Engineer - III

Job Description

Job Title: Manager - Software Development Engineer - III Location: Mumbai Employment Type: Full-time Overview As a Lead Software Developer at Purplle.com, you'll be pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions. Collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers, you'll leverage your expertise in Golang, Node.js, PHP, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and Google Cloud Platform. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Golang, Node.js, and PHP. Create and optimize database schemas and queries using MySQL and MongoDB. Implement caching solutions with Redis. Integrate and collaborate with event streaming platforms like Kafka. Lead and collaborate with team members on complex product solutions. Take ownership of projects from inception to deployment. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams for deployment on GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes. Mentor your team and provide technical guidance. Work independently and as part of a team to meet project goals. Solve complex technical challenges and contribute to software development practices' continuous improvement. Qualifications 5-7 years of software development experience, preferably in a product-based company. Bachelor's degree in Computer/IT Engineering or a related field. Proficiency in Golang and Node.js. Knowledge of PHP is a plus. Strong understanding of MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MongoDB, and data structures. Experience with GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes is advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving and logical thinking abilities. Ability to work on complex, end-to-end software projects. Team player with independent work capabilities. Proven ability to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality software. Bonus points for experience in a product-based company, particularly in the e-commerce domain. About Company Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences. Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 8 exclusive stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials. What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach. In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures. With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.