Senior Full Stack Developer

Senior Full Stack Developer / Technical Lead Company: Shrestha Edutech Private Limited (https://www.shresthaacademy.com) Client: Ready Lease, LLC (https://readylease.com) Experience Required: 8+ Years Location: Uttam Nagar, New Delhi (Directly opposite Blue Line Metro) Work Arrangement: Phased Hybrid (2-Week Onboarding Immersion ➔ 2 Days Office / 3 Days WFH) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Compensation: $2,000 USD/month during 90-day review period ➔ $2,500 USD/month upon confirmation (~₹23L to ₹28.7 LPA equivalent) Education Criteria: Tier 1 or Tier 2 Colleges (IIM, IIT, NIT's only) About Us About Shrestha Edutech Shrestha Edutech Private Limited is a technology and product engineering company building high-impact platforms across global domains. Our engineering team works directly on production-grade, international applications, giving engineers true technical ownership rather than isolated outsource assignments. About Ready Lease (Client) At Ready Lease (https://readylease.com), we believe a single credit score or past rental bump shouldn't stand between someone and a place to call home. We are rebuilding the residential leasing landscape through second chance leasing - a modern, data-driven approach that looks beyond traditional credit scores. Operating in a recession-resilient and counter-cyclical market, our platform serves a massive, underserved demographic by combining real-time bank verification, soft credit checks, and automated underwriting to pre-approve renters across our property network. About the Role We are seeking a hands-on Senior Full Stack Developer / Technical Lead with 8+ years of software engineering experience. In this role, you will lead the technical design, development, and scaling of production applications across our product suite, with primary focus on our US-facing Ready Lease platform. This is an architecture-aware, hands-on position. You will contribute to core backend systems, dynamic user interfaces, database design, and cloud deployments while establishing high engineering standards and mentoring mid-level developers. Key Responsibilities - Full-Stack Architecture & Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable web applications and mobile-ready services across frontend, backend, database, and cloud layers. - API & System Integrations: Design robust REST/GraphQL APIs and integrate third-party FinTech services (credit bureaus, bank verification, payment processing). - Database Management: Architect and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, indexes, and data models for high performance and security. - Code Quality & Technical Standards: Write clean, modular, and thoroughly tested production code; conduct thorough code reviews and establish CI/CD best practices. - Security & Compliance: Ensure secure handling of customer PII, applying OWASP principles, data encryption, and zero-trust access controls. - Technical Leadership & Ownership: Act as a technical owner for key features—taking problems from initial requirements to architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring. - Mentorship: Support and guide junior/mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and documentation. Technical Stack & Environment You do not need to be an expert in every tool listed below, but you should possess strong full-stack fundamentals and senior-level problem-solving capabilities: - Frontend: React.js, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5/CSS3 - Backend: Python (FastAPI), Node.js (Express/NestJS), Java (Spring Boot) - Databases: PostgreSQL, Relational Schema Design, Query Optimization, ORM Tools - Cloud & DevOps: AWS Services, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, Terraform - Engineering Tools: Git, RESTful APIs, Automated Testing, Agile/Scrum - AI & Productivity Tools: Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, LLM-driven workflows, CI/CD automation What We Are Looking For Required Qualifications - 8+ years of professional full-stack software development experience. - Exceptional English Communication: Fluent written and spoken English skills are strictly required. You must be able to confidently articulate complex technical concepts, lead architectural discussions, and collaborate directly with US-based product managers and executive leadership without friction. - Frontend Expertise: Strong experience building modern interfaces using React.js and/or React Native. - Backend Expertise: Proven track record building production services using Python, Node.js, or Java. - Database Proficiency: Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases. - Cloud & Infrastructure: Working experience with AWS and modern deployment/CI/CD pipelines. - Communication & Ownership: Ability to independently manage features and communicate complex technical concepts effectively with stakeholders. - Location & Commute: Ability to work from our Delhi office according to our structured hybrid schedule. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Python/FastAPI paired with React/React Native. - Experience in FinTech, PropTech, SaaS, or data-sensitive consumer platforms. - Prior experience working on international/US-facing software products. - Experience designing multi-service or microservice architectures. - History of acting as a Technical Lead or mentoring junior engineers. - AI-Assisted Development: Hands-on experience using modern AI developer tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate code generation, test writing, refactoring, and rapid prototyping. Why You Should Apply - Recession-Resilient Market & Job Stability: Ready Lease operates in a counter-cyclical sector where demand for second-chance leasing and alternative credit underwriting remains consistently high across all economic environments, providing long-term business stability. - Build Real Products with True Ownership: You won't be maintaining legacy systems or executing repetitive ticket queues. You will have a direct voice in product architecture, tech stack decisions, and feature development. - Modern, AI-Empowered Workflow: We encourage our engineering team to leverage cutting-edge developer tooling including AI coding assistants like Gemini and Claude to eliminate repetitive work and focus on high-value system design and product impact. - International US Exposure: Work directly on an active US-focused FinTech and PropertyTech platform, solving real-world consumer credit and housing problems at scale. - Direct Leadership Visibility: Work alongside founding leadership and key business stakeholders without corporate layers or administrative bureaucracy. Work Model & Office Location We prioritize focus, deep work, and team collaboration through a structured Phased Hybrid Model: - Weeks 1–2 (Onboarding Immersion): On-site (4 days/week) at our West Delhi office for hardware distribution, zero-trust security setup, whiteboarding, and domain orientation. - Ongoing (Post-Week 2): Hybrid Model (2 days/week in-office for sprint planning & architecture syncs / 3 days/week Work From Home). - Office Location: Shop No 167B, Third Floor, Main Road, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi, 110059 (Located directly opposite the Blue Line Metro Station for an easy, traffic-free commute). Compensation & Benefits - Structured Compensation Progression: 1. Months 1–3 (Onboarding): $2,000 USD / month (~₹23 Lakhs Per Annum equivalent) 2. Post-Confirmation (Month 4+): $2,500 USD / month (~₹28.7 Lakhs Per Annum equivalent) - Annual Merit-Based Performance Review: Regular annual reviews evaluating individual technical impact, leadership, and product achievements for compensation increases and growth. - Direct Leadership Access: Work directly with product and business leaders without administrative bureaucracy. - High-Impact Global Exposure: Direct technical involvement in a fast-growing US FinTech product. Selection & Hiring Process We value your time and keep our hiring process streamlined, transparent, and focused on real-world engineering and problem solving skills with zero multi-hour take-home homework assignments: - Step 1: Introductory Call (30 mins - Virtual) - An initial chat to discuss your background, the Ready Lease mission, technical scope, and mutual fit. - Step 2: Technical Deep-Dive (60 mins - Virtual) - An in-depth technical discussion covering React, Python/Node, PostgreSQL, cloud architecture, and secure coding practices. - Step 3: Interactive Case Study & Final On-Site Sync (In-Person at Delhi Office) - A live, collaborative whiteboarding and system architecture discussion based on a real Ready Lease scenario (e.g., designing a credit data pipeline or risk-scoring API). You'll also meet the leadership team at our workspace opposite the Uttam Nagar Metro. - Step 4: Offer & Onboarding Equal Opportunity Employer Shrestha Edutech is committed to creating a professional and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, technical capability, and experience.