Backend Engineer
Core
Designing and scaling high-performance backend services and APIs for an AI-driven learning platform serving schools, parents, and students in Nigeria.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Golang/PHP)
Builds
Scalable microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and cloud infrastructure for an EdTech platform.
Domain
Education Technology (EdTech)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Golang, PHP, MySQL, Redis, Docker, Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Microservices architecture, CI/CD pipelines, REST/gRPC API design, Unit and integration testing
Preferred skills
AI/ML model deployment, EdTech platform experience, Startup environment experience
Technologies
Golang, PHP, MySQL, Redis, Docker, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable backend services; Develop and optimize REST and gRPC APIs; Manage MySQL databases and Redis caching layers; Architect and evolve microservices infrastructure; Deploy and manage services on cloud platforms; Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines; Write unit and integration tests; Debug and resolve production issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC