Back End Developer

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Location: Bengaluru, India (HSR Layout) / Remote Company: Codeyoung

About Codeyoung

At Codeyoung, we are on a mission to empower the next generation of innovators. We provide live, interactive online classes for K-12 students across the globe, covering everything from Coding and Robotics to Math and English. With over 50,000 students and a recent Series A funding round, we are scaling our platform to create even more personalized, AI-driven learning experiences.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who is a Node.js maestro and a problem-solver at heart. If you're passionate about building high-scale distributed systems that directly impact how children learn, we want to talk to you.

The Role

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be the backbone of our engineering team. You won't just be writing code; you'll be architecting the future of our educational ecosystem. You'll own entire product modules—from the first line of logic to deployment—ensuring our platform remains fast, scalable, and secure.

What You'll Do

• Architect & Build: Lead the design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant backend services using Node.js.
• Scale the Platform: Build and maintain scalable microservices that support thousands of concurrent live sessions and AI-driven learning tools.
• Database Mastery: Design and optimize complex database schemas in MongoDB and other NoSQL/SQL systems to support evolving business needs.
• System Integrity: Implement robust automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure our releases are rock-solid.
• Collaborate & Mentor: Work closely with Frontend, Product, and Design teams to translate vision into reality. Mentor junior developers through thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance.
• Innovate: Stay ahead of the curve by integrating AI tools (like LLMs for our learning assistant, NOAH) and exploring new backend frameworks.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 4+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2-3 years of deep hands-on experience in Node.js.
• Tech Stack: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like Express or Fastify.
• Database Knowledge: Expert-level knowledge of MongoDB (mandatory) and experience with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) is a plus.
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Problem Solving: A proven track record of solving complex architectural challenges and a get things done attitude.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Build products that help kids worldwide discover their potential.
• Growth: Be part of a fast-growing, Series A startup where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Culture: A collaborative, transparent, and high-energy environment founded by IIT-Delhi alumni.
• Perks: Competitive salary, flexible work culture, and the chance to work with the latest in EdTech and AI.

Ready to build the future of education Apply now and let's change how the world learns, one line of code at a time.