Software Development Engineer
Job Description
Editorialist, a luxury fashion e-commerce platform, is seeking a Mid-Level Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) to join their growing engineering team. This role combines the excitement of working in the fashion-tech space with the challenge of building scalable, high-performance web applications.
The position offers an opportunity to work on a modern tech stack including Next.js, React.js, Node.js, and MySQL, while taking ownership of end-to-end feature development. As an SDE-2, you'll be responsible for making crucial architectural decisions and driving projects from conception to production.
The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of full-stack development experience, with strong expertise in JavaScript ecosystems and modern development practices. You'll be working in a microservices environment, optimizing both client and server-side performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.
What makes this role particularly exciting is the combination of technical challenges and business impact. You'll be working on a platform that bridges luxury retail with innovative technology, requiring both technical excellence and an understanding of user experience. The company offers a dynamic startup environment where your code has measurable impact, along with opportunities for growth into system-level decision making and architectural challenges.
Based in Gurgaon with a hybrid work model, you'll be part of a global team with headquarters in the US. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with the chance to work with state-of-the-art technology and experienced professionals. If you're passionate about creating seamless digital experiences and want to be at the intersection of fashion and technology, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer
- Design, develop, and scale full-stack applications using Next.js, react.js, Node.js, and MySQL
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Optimize client and server-side performance
- Take ownership of system design for new features
- Contribute to building REST APIs and integrating backend services
- Write unit and integration tests
- Use Docker for local development and production builds
- Collaborate in a microservices environment
- Monitor web vitals and enhance overall performance
Requirements For Software Development Engineer
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in full-stack web development
- Familiarity with modern AI-powered developer tools
- Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), React.js and Next.js
- Experience building and maintaining Node.js-based services and MySQL
- Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, and AWS services
- Experience with component libraries/design systems
- Strong grasp of RESTful API design
- Comfortable with version control (Git)
- Ability to break down and drive features end-to-end
Benefits For Software Development Engineer
- Fast-paced, tech-savvy startup environment
- End-to-end ownership of features and systems
- Opportunity to work with state of the art tech
- Close collaboration with experienced team members
- Room to grow into system-level decision making
- Best in class Compensation and Benefits
