Overview
On Site
150k - 220k
Full Time
Skills
Startups
Software Architecture
Software Development
Computer Science
Software Engineering
FOCUS
API
Django
Flask
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
SQL
NoSQL
Database
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
Message Queues
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Software Design
Scalability
Performance Tuning
Machine Learning (ML)
Data Engineering
Educational Technology
E-learning
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
DevOps
Terraform
Ansible
Real-time
Data Processing
Analytics
Backend Development
Python
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
IaaS
Job Details
A fast-growing EdTech start-up is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to build and scale its next-generation learning platform. This role is ideal for engineers with a strong start-up background, who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about scalable software architecture, backend development, and education technology. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in software development, with deep expertise in Python and modern cloud-based infrastructures.
Required Skills & Experience:
Tech Breakdown:
Daily Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong Python focus.
- Proven experience in start-up environments, with the ability to build and scale software solutions efficiently.
- Deep knowledge of backend architecture, API development, and cloud-based systems.
- Strong experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask for building scalable applications.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker & Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in SQL & NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
- Experience in asynchronous programming, event-driven architectures, and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Strong understanding of software design principles, scalability, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and data engineering within an EdTech context.
- Experience working in education technology, e-learning platforms, or content delivery.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Experience with real-time data processing and analytics.
Tech Breakdown:
- 70% Backend Development & Python Engineering
- 20% Cloud & Infrastructure Work
- 10% Collaboration with Product & Engineering Teams
Daily Responsibilities:
- 60% Hands-on Development & Building Scalable Applications
- 20% Optimizing System Performance & Cloud Infrastructure
- 20% Collaborating with Product & Engineering Teams
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