Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (MERN, Next.js, TypeScript) 6+ Years Experience

About Tutcart

Tutcart is revolutionizing education with cutting-edge technology! As a fast-growing EdTech startup, we create interactive, scalable learning solutions that empower learners globallyanytime, anywhere. Join us in shaping the future of digital education!

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and scaling our platform. We need a leader who can take complete ownership of features, ensure best practices, and drive innovation. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop scalable applications:
  
• Build and optimize applications using MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Implement efficient and reusable components to maintain clean architecture.
• Ensure robust API integrations and third-party service connectivity.
• Backend Development & Database Optimization:
  
• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices.
• Optimize MongoDB queries for high performance, indexing, and caching strategies.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms with security best practices.
• Ensure data consistency, replication, and failover strategies for high availability.
• Frontend Excellence & User Experience:
  
• Develop intuitive and engaging UI/UX with React.js, Next.js, and state management tools (Redux, Zustand, etc.).
• Optimize web applications for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility.
• Implement code-splitting, lazy loading, and SSR optimizations to enhance speed.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate designs into high-quality code.
• Performance Optimization:
  
• Conduct regular performance profiling and implement optimizations for app speed.
• Optimize system architecture by implementing efficient caching mechanisms, database sharding, and load balancing for handling high traffic and large-scale operations.
• Ensure seamless cross-platform compatibility for web and mobile experiences, improving user retention and engagement.
• Real-time Features & Communication:
  
• Implement Sockets and WebSockets for real-time updates and communication.
• Work with WebRTC for peer-to-peer communication, video calls, and live interactions.
• Utilize Redis for caching, session management, and optimizing real-time data transfer.
• Security & Compliance:
  
• Ensure application security through secure coding practices, vulnerability analysis, and encryption.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Address legal aspects of the website, including privacy policies, terms of use, and data protection compliance.
• DevOps & Deployment:
  
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and cloud deployments.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/Firebase for seamless infrastructure scaling.
• Conduct PR reviews, maintain GitHub workflows, and enforce best practices in version control.
• Technical Leadership & Team Collaboration:
  
• Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Drive best coding practices, design principles, and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business teams to achieve company goals.
• Product Management & Agile Development:
  
• Utilize JIRA, Confluence, and other agile tools for sprint planning, backlog management, and tracking deliverables.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between tech and product teams to drive efficient execution and timely delivery.
• Define technical requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Business Growth & Strategic Impact:
  
• Contribute to business growth strategies by identifying technical opportunities to enhance revenue and user engagement.
• Optimize platform scalability to support exponential growth in users, transactions, and engagement.
• Work on data-driven decision-making by integrating analytics and insights into the development process.
• Mobile Development (if applicable to your expertise):
  
• Develop and maintain React Native applications for mobile users.
• Optimize mobile performance and enhance cross-platform compatibility.
• Ensure mobile-first design principles are considered for all features.

What Were Looking For

• 6+ years of experience as a Full-Stack Developer with a deep understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Expertise in React.js, Next.js, and Node.js with hands-on experience in building scalable applications.
• Strong understanding of MongoDB, database optimization, and cloud services (AWS, Firebase, etc.).
• Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, etc.) and performance optimization.
• Passion for clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.
• Leadership mindset experience mentoring teams, making technical decisions, and driving product success.
• Experience with Agile development, JIRA, and product lifecycle management.
• Exposure to CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices is a plus.
• Experience with Sockets, WebSockets, Redis, and WebRTC for real-time communication.
• Startup experience is highly valued we need someone who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Confidence, passion, and hunger to build something impactful.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a highly scalable edtech platform solving real-world challenges.
• A chance to take ownership and be part of something big.
• Fast-paced, startup culture with immense learning and growth opportunities.
• Flexible work environment
• Work with a team of passionate, driven, and highly skilled professionals.

Location: Onsite - Gurgaon (Delhi, NCR)

If you're a passionate Full-Stack Developer who thrives in a startup environment and wants to build something impactful, we want to hear from you! Apply now and lets redefine edtech together.