Full Stack Engineer - Frontend & Backend Architecture (2-5 yrs)

Job Overview :

- We are seeking a Full-Stack Engineer who will own the technical strategy, design, and development of Muses' platform, taking it from its initial concept to a fully operational and scalable tech product.

- Your primary responsibility is to build an intuitive job marketplace where brands can post roles for individual students or entire student organizations.

- The platform will feature an AI-driven recommendation system, allowing brands to input their campaign requirements via an interactive chat box, which will intelligently suggest campaign strategies.

- Similarly, students will be able to use the system to find gig opportunities tailored to their skills and preference

- You will create a seamless user experience for both brands and students, ensuring the platform is efficient, scalable, and adaptable as we expand.

- This is your chance to create a platform that empower student communities and help brands connect with the next generation.

Key Responsibilities :

Platform Development :

- Objective : Build a two-sided job marketplace that provides a seamless experience for brands and students alike.

- Core Platform Development : Lead the development of a job marketplace where brands can post gig roles for individual students (e.g., brand ambassadors, content creators) and entire student organizations (e.g., event coordinators, technical project teams).

- Student-Facing Features : Develop intuitive features that streamline the application process, allowing students to easily find and apply for roles.

- Ensure that students have real-time visibility into job listings, their application status, and other relevant opportunities.

- Brand-Facing Features : Ensure brands can quickly and easily post roles, track applicants, and monitor campaign performance.

- Build systems that allow for both one-time and long-term campaign management.

AI-Powered Recommendation System :

- Objective : Implement a cutting-edge AI recommendation system that tailors campaigns for brands and opportunities for students.

- Brand-Side AI : Design and implement an AI-driven chat box that allows brands to input campaign requirements.

- The AI should intelligently suggest campaign strategies based on the brand's objectives, budget, and target audience.

- Student-Side AI : Build a student-facing AI that recommends gig opportunities based on the student's skills, past experience, and preferences.

- Continuously refine the recommendation algorithms to ensure the best matches between students and brands.

- Iterative Improvement : Use performance data and feedback to optimize the AI system, ensuring high relevance and engagement for both brands and students.

Product Vision & Strategy :

- Objective : Align the platform's technical architecture with the overall business goals, delivering impactful and scalable solutions.

- Collaborative Product Development : Work closely with the CEO to define and priorities technical features and ensure alignment with business goals.

- Roadmap Creation : Develop and manage a clear technical roadmap, with milestones focusing on delivering an MVP that validates core functionalities.

- Agile Development : Use an agile development methodology to iteratively refine the product incorporating user feedback and market demands to ensure the platform evolves rapidly.

Full-Stack Ownership :

- Objective : Develop a fully integrated system that includes both front-end and back-end architecture.

- Front-End Development : Utilize modern frameworks such as React to create a responsive and intuitive user interface for both brands and students.

- Back-End Development : Implement the back-end using Python and Flask, ensuring that the platform is robust, secure, and scalable.

- System Integration : Ensure seamless integration between various components, including user interfaces, the AI recommendation system, and job-matching functionality.

- Guarantee a high-quality experience for both desktop and mobile users.

Data & Analytics :

- Objective : Build data systems to monitor, analyze, and enhance platform performance.

- Key Metrics Tracking : Design and implement analytics systems to track key platform metrics such as brand-student match rates, user engagement, and campaign performance.

- Data-Driven Decisions : Use these insights to continually improve the AI recommendation system, optimize user experience, and enhance the platform's efficien

- Dashboards : Develop dashboards that provide real-time insights to brands, allowing them to track campaign performance and application flo

Partnerships & Integrations :

- Objective : Build a platform that can integrate with external tools and systems to enhance functionality.

- Third-Party Integrations : Lead the integration of the platform with relevant third-party services, such as Handshake, Fiverr, student verification systems, payment gateways, and communication tools.

- API Architecture : Build out an API architecture that allows for seamless integration with other platforms, extending the platform's reach and capabilities.

Security & Compliance :

- Objective : Ensure the platform is secure and compliant with relevant regulations.

- Data Security : Implement robust security protocols to protect sensitive student and brand data.

- Compliance Management : Ensure full compliance with GDPR, COPPA, FERPA, and other relevant regulations, safeguarding both brand and student data privacy.

Qualifications :

- Experience : 2-5 years of experience as a backend engineer, software developer, or full-stack developer.

- Experience building systems in an early-stage startup is a plus.

Technical Expertise :

- Strong proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Node.js.

- Experience with frameworks like Django, Express, or FastAPI.

- Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

- APIs and Microservices : Experience designing and building scalable APIs and microservices.

- Scalability and Performance : Ability to architect systems that scale and optimize for high performance.

- Problem-Solving Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Startup Mentality : A proactive attitude, with the ability to balance speed and technical debt in an agile environment.

Note : This role requires availability primarily during EST/PST hours (7 : 00 PM - 5 : 00 AM IST).