About the role

## About the Role MeltPlan is building the "planning engine" for the construction industry. This role owns end-to-end features from database to API to UI, with a frontend focus, working directly with the founders. ## Key Responsibilities - Build end-to-end features (DB → API → UI) - Design scalable data models and backend architecture - Ship clean, production-grade frontend experiences - Review and improve system design decisions - Help define engineering standards as the company scales ## Required Skills & Qualifications - Minimum 5 years of experience, strong backend fundamentals (APIs, databases, performance, system design) - Strong frontend skills: React/Next.js or similar modern frameworks - Experience building and shipping real products; high ownership mindset - Note: this is a full work-from-office role, initially 6 working days a week ## How to Prepare for This Role ### Core Technical Topics to Master Full-stack architecture (React/Next.js + backend API design), database schema design, system design fundamentals, performance optimization across the stack. ### Recommended Free Learning Resources - Next.js official documentation and learn course - System Design Primer (free GitHub resource) - Practice: build and deploy a full-stack product end-to-end, document the architecture decisions ### Interview Preparation - Common questions: how do you approach designing a scalable data model from scratch, tradeoffs in choosing Next.js rendering strategies (SSR/SSG/ISR), how do you balance shipping speed with maintainability - Be ready to discuss Current CTC, Expected CTC, and notice period directly in the application (this employer asks for it upfront) - Confirm comfort with 6-day work week and full Bengaluru office requirement before applying ## How to Apply Send your GitHub, links to products you've shipped, and a short note on something you're proud of, via the official posting link. ## Official Links & Resources - Official Job Posting / Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/meltplan/jobs/4146430009 - Company: MeltPlan