Software Engineer MERN
FULL TIME | KARACHI | HYBRID
We are seeking a Software Engineer (MERN) for our client Finqalab - a product of Next Capital.
Finqalab is on a mission to change the way people think about financial management and help them grow their money with ease. As a Software Engineer at Finqalab, you will help them further this mission by assisting with the development of pioneering products in fintech.
It's an exciting opportunity to work with an organisation that offers the excitement of a startup and the stability of a mature corporation.
In this role, you will:
Build new and maintain existing web-based applications
Have a good understanding of RESTful APIs services
Work on Agile web development using cutting edge web technologies and platforms
Write reusable, testable, efficient code and identify bottlenecks and latency issues
Deliver solutions with a relentless focus on automation and deployment
Work closely with product managers and the development team to propose technical solutions, risk mitigation strategies
Resolve bugs and communicate them to the team
Effectively interact with non-technical stakeholders
The ideal candidate will:
Preferably have a bachelors in Computer Sciences
Have 2+ years of proven experience in developing complex applications with backend services
Be experienced with modern day JavaScript (ES6, ES7)
Have high proficiency in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
Have have exposure to architectural decision making
Have experience with Redux
Be experienced with relational databases and SQL
Have a good understanding of OOP and Design patterns
Have knowledge of modern day JavaScript build tools (e.g. Webpack, Babel.js)
Be proficient with the AWS cloud platform
Be experienced with unit testing
Have good understanding of HTML/CSS and its frameworks like Bootstrap, Material UI
Be experienced with Git version control
Have knowledge of best practices (coding styles, standard naming conventions, reusability, security, etc.)
Be experienced with SOAP API
Experience with Go will be an added advantage.
About the employer:
Finqalab is a fintech startup - Pakistan's first multi-asset investment platform, on a mission to help people grow their money easily.
It is wholly owned by Next Capital Limited, (incorporated as a public limited company in 2009) a licensed brokerage firm of the Pakistan Stock Exchange operating out of Karachi.
Compensation
Salary:
Other benefits:
PKR 150,000 - PKR 300,000
Health and life insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Provident Fund contribution
Cutting edge technology gear
Access to mentoring by industry leaders