Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Kiddom

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EdTech, EducationIndustries

Requirements

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
Experience through the planning, launching, and refactoring phases of code
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
Passion for education, ability to empathize with teachers, strong product acumen, and commitment to Kiddom’s mission and vision
Nice to have
Experience in Edtech industry
Familiarity with Golang, Typescript
Experience with AWS Lambda, Terraform

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 customers to troubleshoot issues and bugs and help with Kiddom onboarding

Skills

APIs

Databases

Backend Services

Scalability

Security

Performance Optimization

System Architecture

Code Review

Kiddom

Digital platform for K-12 education tools

About Kiddom

Kiddom provides a digital platform aimed at improving the teaching and learning experience for K-12 educators and school districts. The platform includes tools for curriculum planning, student assignments, assessment, and analytics. It offers both free and premium versions, with the free version providing essential features and the premium version, Kiddom Academy, offering advanced analytics and reporting tools. Schools and districts can subscribe to the premium services for a fee, which allows them to access more comprehensive features for managing educational data. The platform is available on iOS and Android, enabling teachers to plan and assess learning from anywhere. Kiddom's goal is to enhance educational outcomes by providing data-driven insights and improving communication between teachers and students.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$55MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, EducationIndustries

51-200Employees