Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years of server-side/backend development experience, Proficiency in at least one server-side language like Java, Python, or Golang, CS degree with top grades and/or top abilities, Experience managing a team and mentoring junior developers.

Key responsibilities:

Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code

Identify and rectify bottlenecks and bugs in the code

Ensure the security and scalability of the applications

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers

Job description

Description

ABOUT MATIFIC

Matific is a leading global EdTech provider, delivering an adaptive online learning platform for primary school mathematics. With our product being utilised by millions of students, teachers and parents in 100+ countries we are helping educate the youth and bring equality to education. With over $50M USD invested and a global team of over 200+ employees, we are committed to achieving our goals. We’ve also picked up a number of awards including numerous CODiEs, Academics’ Choice and Edtech Digest to name a few.

THE ROLE

Matific is seeking a great Associate Tech Lead/ Tech Lead experienced in server-side development to join the Matific web team in our Colombo office, as part of our cutting-edge global web group. This will involve working closely with our product and development teams to create an easy-to-use teacher interface, bring joy and happiness to students worldwide and build and enhance our public websites.

Given the start-up nature of the company, you will need to be flexible and inventive in the delivery of your outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable code
Identify and rectify bottlenecks and bugs in the code
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
Ensure the security and scalability of the applications
Ensure that all code is tested and integrated properly

Requirements

3+ years or 5+ years of server-side/backend development experience
Proficiency in at least one server-side / backend language like Java, Python or Golang
Experience working in scalable web application and API development
Experience applying design patterns and architectural patterns to solve real-world problems
Experience championing new initiatives both internally and externally
CS degree with top grades and/or top abilities
Experience managing a team
Team player with a 'can-do' attitude
Must be fluent in spoken and written English
Capable of owning tasks and raising the bar across the teams
Self-learner and passion for quality
Previous experience as a technical lead is advantageous
Experience working with a Cloud platform (AWS preferred) would be advantageous
CI/CD tools (Jenkins preferred) are advantageous
Experienced with containerized applications such as Kubernetes, Docker would be advantageous
Client-side experience (New Angular or React, HTML, CSS, JS) would be advantageous

Benefits

A business with a strong purpose to provide quality education to children everywhere.
A fast and exciting scale-up environment.
Work in the booming Edtech industry.
Collaborate closely with seasoned, successful entrepreneurs from around the world.
Opportunity to innovate and challenge the status quo.
Great remuneration, paid in USD.
A fun-loving office environment with full facilities for tech professionals at the One Galle Face office tower.
Comprehensive insurance coverage for you and your family, ensuring your health and well-being.
Flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance.
Access to continuous learning opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career.

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