Senior Software Developer

About The Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real-time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be rapidly deployed anywhere.

About The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer our team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality software products that meet the needs of our customers. This role will be one of the founding team members to our India R&D team in Trivandrum.

Location. This role is office-based at our Trivandrum, Kerala office.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Design and Develop Microservices: Architect, design, and develop microservices-based applications that are scalable, resilient, and high-performing.
• Frontend Development: Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Backend Development: Build robust backend services using technologies like Node.js, Python, or Java, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Database Management: Design, optimize, and manage databases (SQL, NoSQL) to support microservices architecture and ensure data integrity and efficiency.
• Integration and API Development: Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services as necessary to support application functionality.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Write automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure the reliability and quality of the software.
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application performance to ensure smooth operation under high loads.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation including system architecture, API specifications, and developer guides.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8+ years experience in full stack development, with a focus on microservices architecture.
• Strong proficiency in frontend development using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Expertise in backend development using languages such as Golang, Python, or Java.
• Solid understanding of database technologies including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for infrastructure automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with reactive programming paradigms and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with microservices monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Understanding of security best practices and techniques for securing microservices-based applications.
• Demonstrable experience in building, programming, and integrating software for high-quality capabilities for global e-commerce business, including product, transaction, payment, fulfillment, after-sales etc.
• Experience with payment processing platforms, securely handling PII (customer data, credit card information)
• Experience with E-Commerce or Monetization Products is preferred.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

For India-based candidates: We offer a competitive base salary along with equity options, providing an opportunity to share in the success and growth of Armada.

You're a Great Fit if You're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.