R&D Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an innovative and technically strong R&D Engineer to lead and contribute to new product development, including software platforms and mobile/web applications. The ideal candidate will research emerging technologies, design scalable solutions, and build proof-of-concepts (PoCs) using Node.js and MongoDB, transforming ideas into market-ready products.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Innovation

• Research emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to software and app development.
• Identify opportunities for new product ideas, feature enhancements, and technology improvements.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and prototypes to validate technical feasibility.

New Product Development

• Participate in the end-to-end product development lifecycle: idea, design, development, testing, deployment, and iteration.
• Work closely with product, design, and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for new products.
• Continuously optimize products based on user feedback and performance metrics.

Software & Application Development

• Develop backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design and manage databases using MongoDB (schema design, indexing, performance tuning).
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external services.
• Support development of web and mobile applications (collaborating with frontend/mobile teams).
• Ensure code quality through reviews, documentation, and best practices.

Testing, Deployment & Maintenance

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT.
• Assist in deployment to staging and production environments.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain proper technical documentation for developed products.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, UI/UX, QA, and DevOps.
• Provide technical inputs during product planning and roadmap discussions.
• Present R&D findings, prototypes, and progress updates to management.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Node.js
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB
• RESTful API development
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience in new product development / R&D
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns

Good to Have

• Experience with Express.js / NestJS
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks (React / Angular / Vue) – basic understanding
• Experience in mobile app development (React Native / Flutter) – added advantage
• Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Docker, CI/CD pipelines
• Microservices architecture

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering
• Relevant certifications are an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Innovation and product-oriented mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Adaptability to fast-changing technologies

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on new product ideation and innovation
• Exposure to full product lifecycle
• Learning-driven R&D environment
• Competitive salary based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person