Senior Backend Software Engineer, Kiddom

• The ideal candidate has extensive experience in backend technologies, and system architecture, along with a passion for solving complex problems for our users and mentoring engineers
• The individual selected for this role will have a passion for education, the ability to empathize with teachers, strong product acumen, and a commitment to Kiddom’s mission and vision
• BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
• 6+ years professional software engineering experience
• Experience scaling integration systems
• Proficiency in working with databases (SQL & NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Strong knowledge of design patterns and software engineering best practices
• You've been through the planning, launching and refactoring phases of code you wrote
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated and responsible individual who strives to exceed expectations
• Sincere interest in working at a startup and scaling with the company as we grow

Desirable

• We are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our growing team and help build the next generation of scalable backend services
• You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance systems that power our applications
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases
• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of backend systems
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features
• Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system uptime and reliability
• Work with our customers to troubleshoot issues and bugs and also help with Kiddom onboarding