Back End Developer

About Us

We are a well-funded, VC-backed startup founded by experienced entrepreneurs with successful past exits. Our vision is to democratize personalized and affordable learning for students worldwide, empowering the bottom 80% of learners to unlock their true potential.

Role Overview

As a Backend Engineer, you will be part of the core engineering team, working closely with the leadership and product team to build a global-scale education platform. You will take end-to-end ownership of features, solving challenges across scalability, system design, performance optimization, and integrations. Your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of students globally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js (or equivalent frameworks).
• Optimize backend systems for performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless features.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and technology stack choices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Monitor, debug, and continuously improve backend systems.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and implement innovative solutions.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, Express.js, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and caching strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Strong logical reasoning, quick learning ability, and a proactive mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and skillset.
• Significant ESOPs as part of the early team.
• High-growth career trajectory with direct exposure to founders.
• Performance-based incentives and rapid advancement opportunities.
• A culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Hiring Process

1. Introductory call
2. One or two technical/product discussions
3. Final offer