Noon Academy is a fast-growing EdTech startup. We have served 2 million students and working day and night to grow to serve 50 million students by 2023. Our service is cool, yet requires very high performance and system availability. We connect students to teachers for on-demand tutoring sessions that are built upon the latest technologies such as Node.js, socket, Kuberenetes, VoIP and different type of databases (Mysql, Mongo, Elastic Search, Graph Db etc.).
If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality product that is used by millions of users, then OUR MILLIONS of STUDENTS WILL NEED YOU TO help them succeed in their education!
We just finished an investment round and WE'RE HIRING! If you're interested in such a massive, lasting impact on how people learn and grow, please let us know! We're always looking for top talent.
Job DescriptionNoon Academy is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our growing team! We’re looking for a strong, dedicated engineer who is passionate about developing best-in-class products that will forever change education.
Who You Are
- Have at least 3+ years of experience in Backend Development
- Good understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
- Strong Exposure in Designing and Developing High Traffic/Volume, Mission Critical, Low Latency, Highly Scalable End to End systems/Products.
- Should able to own, drive and evolve products independently
- Design, and implement multi-tier distributed software applications Write high-quality code that is modular, functional and testable; Establish the best coding practices
- Experience working in an agile environment, and are comfortable pushing teams to improve their ways of working
- Have experience with scalable relational Databases like MYSQL and NoSQL systems. Knowledge in Cassandra and Graph is a plus.
- Have a deep understanding of DataStores like Redis, Queues like Kafka, RabbitMQ and stream processing Tools like Spark/Flink.
- Knowledge in Node.js, Java, Sharded Databases is a plus.
- You have experience with building continuous integration pipelines, using CI/CD systems and automated testing.
A degree in Computer Science or a similar area, Edtech industry experience, familiarity with data and analytics is a big plus.
Additional Information- You care about web technologies, exploring data, usability, design, and learning.
- You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and can communicate your ideas.
- You value team success over personal success.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of backend development experience
- Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience designing and developing high-traffic, low-latency, highly scalable distributed systems
- Ability to own, drive, and evolve products independently
- Design and implement multi-tier distributed software applications with modular, testable code
- Experience working in an agile environment
- Experience with scalable relational databases (MySQL) and NoSQL systems
- Deep understanding of datastores like Redis, messaging/queues like Kafka and RabbitMQ, and stream processing tools like Spark or Flink
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Degree in Computer Science or a similar area
- Knowledge of Cassandra and Graph databases
- Knowledge in Node.js, Java, and sharded database architectures
- EdTech industry experience
- Familiarity with data and analytics
What We Do
Noon Academy is a leading educational technology platform in the Middle East that provides a social learning experience for students to study with friends, groups, and tutors. Its mission is to radically change how people learn by blending AI, peer-to-peer collaboration, and carefully designed physical spaces, ensuring every student has access to the best teachers regardless of their location.
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