Software Development Engineer 1 (SDE1) – Full Stack
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid) / Remote
Experience: 1–2 years
About Wisemonk
Wisemonk is building the essential operating layer for global companies looking to hire and manage top talent in India. We empower startups and enterprises by simplifying the process of hiring, paying, and managing their Indian workforce seamlessly.
As a product-first and execution-heavy company, we deeply value engineers who demonstrate a strong ability to ship high-quality code, take full ownership of their work, and possess a robust systems-thinking mindset.
Role Overview
We are actively seeking a talented Full Stack SDE1 to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing across our backend, frontend, and foundational DevOps workflows. This position offers the opportunity to build and ship production-grade features that will be directly utilized by our global customer base.
Success in this role requires a candidate with strong engineering fundamentals, a bias for speed of execution, and the critical ability to analyze and solve real-world business problems effectively. You will not only write code but also deeply understand the strategic "why" behind every feature you develop.
What You’ll Work On
- Design, develop, and ship full-stack features from conception to deployment.
- Build robust backend APIs and implement complex business logic.
- Craft clean, intuitive, and responsive frontend user interfaces.
- Seamlessly integrate various third-party services and internal systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and thoroughly testable code.
- Proactively debug production issues and contribute to enhancing overall system performance.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and operations teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Technical Requirements
Backend (Proficiency in any one strong stack):
- Node.js: Experience with frameworks like Express or NestJS.
- Java: Proficiency with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
- Python: Expertise in FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
Frontend:
- React.js: Preferred, or strong experience with any other modern frontend framework (e.g., Vue, Angular).
- JavaScript/TypeScript: Strong foundational understanding and practical application.
Databases:
- PostgreSQL / MySQL: Working knowledge and basic understanding of schema design principles.
DevOps (Foundational Knowledge):
- Git: Solid understanding of version control.
- CI/CD: Basic understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines.
- Cloud Fundamentals: Basic familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Deployment: Understanding of deployment and environment management best practices.
Good to Have
- Exposure to AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot).
- Experience building small agentic workflows.
- Understanding of Large Language Model (LLM) APIs or automation pipelines.
- Prior internship experience or a portfolio of shipped side projects.
What We’re Looking For
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- The capability to build and deliver solutions independently without constant supervision.
- Clear thinking and structured communication skills.
- A strong bias for shipping features and delivering results.
- Comfort working effectively in ambiguous environments.
- A true ownership mindset for your projects and responsibilities.
We are passionate about builders and value tangible output above all else. Your pedigree is less important than your ability to deliver impact.