Job Title: Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Company Name: Kiddom

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/69d58838706f771673ba3dca

Job Description: 
Kiddom
· 17 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $230K/yr

6+ years exp
90%
STRONG MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
82%
Skill
76%
Industry Exp.
Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. They are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services that power their applications.
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Software
EdTech
E-Learning

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Responsibilities
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

Qualification

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Backend development
API development
Database management
SQL
NoSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Cloud platforms
AWS
GCP
Azure
Containerization
Docker
Kubernetes
Microservices architecture
Distributed systems
Design patterns
Software engineering best practices
Mentorship
Required
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
Preferred
Experience in Edtech industry
Familiarity with Golang, Typescript
Experience with AWS Lambda, Terraform

Benefits
Full health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible vacation policy
401k
Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
One Medical membership (in participating locations)
Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year
10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)
Paid holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents.
Commuter and FSA plans