Software Development Engineer - II

Experience: 4+ Years

About Us

Today, Illumine helps preschools and daycare centers manage everything from billing and attendance to parent communication — but our vision is far bigger: to fundamentally transform how early education institutions operate and scale. We're a 50+ member global team (US, India, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia), Series A funded and already profitable, now entering our next phase of growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for a driven SDE to join our engineering team and help build scalable, high-impact products. You'll work across the stack, contributing to both frontend and backend systems, while collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, test, and deploy scalable web applications
• Develop frontend features using React.js and backend services using Node.js
• Work with real-time data systems like Firebase Realtime Database
• Design and integrate APIs following modern web architecture practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver product features
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Participate in code reviews and continuously improve engineering practices
• Leverage AI tools like Claude and GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity

Required Skills

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React.js, and Node.js
• Experience with Firebase (Realtime Database) or similar real-time systems
• Familiarity with REST APIs and modern web architecture
• Basic to intermediate understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven systems
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Good to Have

• Experience working with AI tools like Claude or GitHub Copilot
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Understanding of performance optimization and scalability
• Prior experience in a startup environment

Why Join Us

• Build products used by educators and parents globally
• High ownership with real impact from day one
• Work with a global, fast-moving team
• Competitive compensation and strong growth trajectory
• Be part of a profitable, Series A startup entering its next phase