Full Stack TypeScript Developer (EdTech sphere)

Company Background

Our client is a fast-growing EdTech company based in Chicago, dedicated to making education more affordable and effective through digital instructional resources. Partnering with over 600 publishers and 1,900 campuses nationwide, they provide an end-to-end software platform that enables seamless distribution of learning materials to students and instructors.

Project Description

The role involves developing and maintaining full-stack web applications, implementing scalable, efficient, and secure solutions using Node.js, React, AWS, and serverless technologies. You will play a key role in building APIs, ensuring system reliability, performance, and maintainability, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the company's platform.

Technologies

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• React
• Node.js
• AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
• PostgreSQL

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript, ensuring seamless front-end (React) and back-end (Node.js, AWS, serverless) integration;
  
• Design, build, and implement scalable APIs and web services using AWS and serverless technologies;
  
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement technical solutions;
  
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness, optimizing serverless architectures for efficiency;
  
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and prevent regressions;
  
• Perform code reviews, ensuring best practices in coding style, testability, and efficiency;
  
• Contribute to technical documentation and update content based on product improvements and user feedback;
  
• Track, troubleshoot, and resolve production and system issues, analyzing their root causes and impact on service operations;
  
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team;

Job Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development using TypeScript and JavaScript;
• Proficiency in React and Node.js for full-stack development;
• 5+ years of experience in front-end web development;
• 3+ years of experience working with AWS and serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.);
• 3+ years of experience in back-end development;
• Strong knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, with experience in ORM tools;
• Proven ability to build and maintain scalable, high-performing applications;
• Experience working in agile and cross-functional development teams;
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment;
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior developers;
• English proficiency from B2 for effective communication in an international team;

Nice To Have

• Experience with financial or accounting systems and data processing;
• Familiarity with payment platform integrations and financial compliance requirements;
• Comfortable using GenAI tools to assist in development activities;
• Background in higher educational software, digital publishing, or EdTech;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.