Senior Tech Lead experienced in server-side development

2 Months ago • 8 Years +

Programming

Job Description

Matific is a leading global EdTech provider offering an adaptive online learning platform for primary school mathematics, used by millions in over 100 countries. With significant investment and a global team, Matific aims to educate youth and promote equality in education. The company is seeking a Senior Tech Lead for server-side development to join its web team in Colombo. This role involves collaborating with product and development teams to create user-friendly teacher interfaces, enhance public websites, and contribute to a joyful learning experience for students worldwide. The ideal candidate will be flexible and inventive in delivering outcomes within a scale-up environment.

Good To Have:

Previous experience as a technical lead
Experience working with a Cloud platform (AWS preferred)
CI/CD tools (Jenkins preferred)
Experienced with containerized applications such as Kubernetes, Docker
Client-side experience (New Angular or React, HTML, CSS, JS)

Must Have:

Building web-based educational software using Python and Django.
Developing APIs and web components collaboratively.
Leading feature development for the platform.
Performing architectural reviews and supporting technical decisions.
Conducting code reviews and providing implementation feedback.
Introducing and improving development processes and best practices.
Proficiency in server-side languages like Java, Python, or Golang.
Experience with scalable web application and API development.
Applying design and architectural patterns to solve problems.
Championing new initiatives internally and externally.
Possessing a CS degree with strong abilities.
Experience managing a team.
Being a team player with a 'can-do' attitude.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Capable of owning tasks and raising team standards.
Self-learner with a passion for quality.

Perks:

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Building web-based educational software, for teachers and students using Python and Django
Develop APIs and web components in collaboration with the other teams
Lead feature development
Perform architectural reviews and support the leadership team in making significant technical decisions about the platform
Perform code reviews, evaluate implementations, and provide feedback
Introduce and improve the development process and best practices

Requirements

8+ Years of experience as a server-side/backend developer.
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) is 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 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