Software Development Engineer-1 : Backend Developer

Problem Statement: In India, we have a lot of different crops, but our farmers don't have much land. This makes it tough for them to get the right farming supplies at the right time. The brick-and-mortar supply chain has problems like having limited products, too much inventory in stock and working capital, high returns and not being able to give farmers what they need when they need it. Over 40,000 MSME agri-inputs manufactures rely on this data dark supply chain, but it hurts their profits. What's Agrim doing? In a perfect world, we would take products from the manufacturers and deliver them directly to the farmers, like how Swiggy and Zomato deliver food. But it's too expensive to do that for farmers. Plus, farmers also need advice on farming, which requires local knowledge. So, we're creating a platform for local shops that farmers trust. We're making a system where stores can get the farming supplies they need just-in-time. We offer a big selection of 20,000+ products to these stores, which is way better than other options. We use technology to keep our costs low, stay asset-light and make sure we can reach every part of the country. We're focused on making things better bit by bit and letting compounding do the magic. How We Build Stuff: At Agrim, we're currently in a phase where our product is taking the lead. We've successfully found a match between what we offer and what the market needs (90% repeat customers), and our business is fitting well in the market (500 crore+ in Annual Recurring Revenue). To make sure we're on the right track, we're assembling a team of top-notch software engineers and architects. They're the ones laying down the technical foundation for our upcoming growth. We strongly believe in the idea that simplicity is key. Our main goal is to create products that truly benefit our customers and sellers. Before launching anything new, our business teams test their ideas with stakeholders and try them out offline for a while. This helps us prioritize features and products based on their impact. Thanks to this approach, our product and engineering teams work with great discipline. In fact, we're proud to say that in our three-year history, we haven't gotten rid of any piece of code! When it comes to non-core products, we're not afraid to look outside for solutions. Our in-house team focuses solely on building the essential core products. We also believe in keeping our engineering team a reasonable size. Zerodha achieved a lot with just 33 engineers. We aim to follow suit and reach our goals with fewer than 30 world-class engineers as we grow. Role We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer 1 (SDE-1) with a strong focus on Backend Development using Node.js. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a passion for developing customer-facing applications. This role will primarily involve working on backend systems for customer-facing applications in the e-commerce sector.

Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend systems for customer-facing applications using Node.js. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, frontend developers, and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable backend solutions. Optimize application performance and ensure responsiveness. Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data. Write unit tests and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability. Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development and e-commerce.

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from one of India's top-tier institutions. Minimum of 1 year of experience in backend development with Node.js. Solid understanding of JavaScript and asynchronous programming. Experience with building RESTful APIs. Familiarity with database technologies such as MongoDB or MySQL. Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred

Qualifications Experience working in the e-commerce sector Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Knowledge of microservices architecture. Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes. Note : This role is work from office (WFO) in Sector-66, Gurugram, Haryana.