Associate Technical Architect

Company Description

Launched in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar, ixigo is a technology company that empowers Indian travelers to plan, book, and manage their trips across rail, air, bus, and hotels. ixigo assists travelers in making smarter travel decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science-led innovations on its OTA platforms, including websites and mobile applications.

ConfirmTkt and AbhiBus became a part of ixigo in 2021. ixigo is headquartered in Gurugram and has offices in Bangalore (ConfirmTkt) and Hyderabad (AbhiBus). Abhibus Services (India) Private Limited is a pioneer in providing end-to-end software and other value-added solutions for the bus transport Industry by leveraging today's latest technology. It aims to be the most preferred Information Technology partner for State Transport Corporations and private Bus Fleet Operators. It is the only company in India that specializes in providing Online Reservation System Solutions for the Indian Bus Transport Industry. It has been at the forefront of providing end-to-end software solutions and services to the bus industry in our country.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Associate Technical Architect with expertise in
Node.js, Java, and modern backend and frontend technologies. As a key member of our team,
you will be responsible for designing and delivering scalable, efficient, and maintainable
solutions. In this role, you will drive technical excellence, manage team performance, and
contribute to innovative strategies while upholding the highest standards of design, code quality,
and system performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust architectures for scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, Java, .NET, C#, or other relevant technologies.
• Quickly adapt to emerging programming languages and business needs.
• Solve complex challenges in e-commerce applications, including high traffic, large datasets, and transaction-heavy systems.
• Work with both relational databases (MySQL) and distributed NoSQL databases (Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.), ensuring high data integrity and performance optimization.
• Utilize ORMs like Sequelize and Mongoose for efficient database operations.
• Messaging & Real-Time Systems
• Design and implement messaging systems using Kafka and other middleware technologies.
• Develop real-time communication systems using WebSockets and streaming solutions.
• Design and optimize APIs for high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Write efficient, high-performance code following industry best practices and implement memory management strategies.
• Contribute to modular, maintainable, and scalable system architectures with a focus on low-level design principles.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse architectural patterns.
• Debug live applications, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability.
• Lead and mentor first-time managers and team leads, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Oversee team performance, ensure goal alignment, and execute strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• GPS and Real-Time Tracking Expertise: Extensive experience in GPS, Passenger Information System , Vehicle Tracking systems, and real-time monitoring.
• Backend & Frontend Proficiency: Proficiency in backend technologies (Java, Node.js, .NET) and frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Database Expertise: Advanced knowledge of relational and distributed NoSQL databases (MySQL, Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Messaging & Real-Time Systems: Hands-on experience with Kafka, WebSockets, and real-time technologies like MQTT.
• Memory & Performance Optimization: In-depth understanding of memory management techniques and performance tuning.
• Algorithms & Data Structures: Strong foundation in dynamic programming, algorithms, and data structures.
• Low-Level Design Principles: Expertise in creating modular and scalable architectures.
• Cloud Platforms & CI/CD: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
• E-commerce Applications: Proven experience in solving scalability and transaction management challenges in high-traffic e-commerce platform