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Back End Developer

Back End Developer

Discoveries Quintessentialmadurai, tamil nadu, in
25 days ago
Job description

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

  • Introductory call
  • One or two technical / product discussions
  • Final offer
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