Software Engineer

Software Engineer at ThePilot.in - Mumbai, India

ThePilot.in's Technology vertical is pioneering India's first aviation technology company, rooted in extensive pilot training expertise. We are developing cutting-edge solutions to make aviation seamless for airlines, training organizations, and professionals through technology.

About the Role:

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer with robust backend fundamentals and practical experience in Go (Golang) and Node.js. The ideal candidate will also possess working knowledge of frontend technologies, a proven track record in building scalable systems, and familiarity with web scraping and data extraction techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and Node.js.
• Build scalable and high-performance APIs and microservices.
• Develop data ingestion pipelines, including web scraping and automation workflows.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and contribute to UI components as needed.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement efficient database schemas and queries (SQL/NoSQL).
• Monitor, debug, and enhance system performance in production environments.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product and DevOps.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Node.js.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Hands-on experience with web scraping tools (e.g., Puppeteer, Playwright, Scrapy, or similar).
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with databases including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Understanding of scalable architectures, caching mechanisms (Redis), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.

Good to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to real-time systems or high-throughput applications.
• Understanding of anti-bot mechanisms and large-scale scraping challenges.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, scalable systems.
• A collaborative and fast-paced work environment.
• Significant growth opportunities and project ownership.

Interview Process:

1. Round 1: DSA / Problem Solving
2. Round 2: Technical Discussion (Backend + System Design)
3. Round 3: HR Discussion