Associate

About Us: Bain & Company is a global consultancy dedicated to empowering ambitious leaders to define the future. Operating from 61 offices in 39 countries, we collaborate closely with clients, united by a shared goal to achieve exceptional results, surpass competitors, and innovate within industries. Since 1973, our measure of success has been directly tied to our clients' achievements, maintaining the industry's highest client advocacy. Our Indian presence began in 2004 with the Bain Capability Center (BCC) in New Delhi, now the Bain Capability Network (BCN), with nodes strategically located. Expert Client Delivery (ECD) is a core unit within BCN, significantly contributing to Bain's global case teams by providing advanced analytics and research solutions across various sectors, supporting corporate strategy, client development, private equity diligence, and proprietary Bain research.

Who You’ll Work With: The Retail Center of Expertise collaborates with Bain's global Retail Practice leadership, client-facing teams, and directly with end clients. We focus on developing and delivering proprietary Retail solutions designed to address critical strategic questions for our clients, including category management, COGS optimization, pricing and promotion analytics, space optimization, and customer analytics. Within the Retail Center of Expertise, you will be part of diverse teams comprising Directors, Managers, Project Leads, Associates, and Analysts, working on projects that range from three weeks to six months. Project delivery models vary, including integration into broader global Bain case teams, independent work with Bain Associate Partners/Partners, or direct engagement with end clients.

What You’ll Do:

• As an Associate, contribute to the development of applications and products within the Retail domain (e.g., Grocery, Apparel, General Merchandise, e-commerce, B2B retail).
• Design and implement user interfaces with a strong emphasis on usability, performance, and scalability.
• Leverage React.js for front-end development and Python-based APIs for server-side logic and application integration.
• Integrate with databases, ensuring efficient and optimized data interactions.
• Develop Docker containers for deploying tools in cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.
• Write reusable, maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and issues promptly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and launch new features.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve development processes.
• Participate in recruiting, marketing, and training initiatives.

About You:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
• Proficiency in Front-End development using React.js.
• Proficiency in Back-End development using Python (FastAPI preferred).
• Strong HTML and CSS skills, with a keen eye for design and user experience.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Front-End Design Patterns and System Design.
• Strong experience in Web Performance Optimization and its application to all web products.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience with back-end languages like Node.js and Golang.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks like Angular.js or Dash.
• Desirable: Hands-on experience with databases such as Azure SQL/MySQL/Snowflake and MongoDB/DynamoDB.
• Expert knowledge of Version Control Systems (VCS) like Git, BitBucket, or GitHub.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead discussions and presentations with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Knowledge of key data sources and metrics in the Retail industry, with experience in specific sub-sectors, is a plus.

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