Senior Back-end Developer
FeedbackFruits is on a mission to enhance education through innovative technology, making learning more engaging and interactive for students and educators alike. Our suite of pedagogical tools is used by over 200 institutions worldwide, impacting millions of courses and students. We focus on promoting active learning and equitable access through our user-friendly solutions, ensuring that every learner benefits from high-quality educational experiences.
We are seeking a Senior Back-end Developer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize our backend applications, ensuring performant and clearly written code. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that directly impact how educators and students interact with our tools.
Who are you?
You are a passionate developer who seeks to grow your own skills and collaborate with a team to grow as well. You’re not afraid of complexity and have the ability to break down intricate problems into manageable components. You take a pragmatic approach to development, focusing on practical solutions that balance quality with efficiency. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of educational technology.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to build user-centric applications.
Write scalable and easily maintainable code. You write code while thinking about the next developer that will have to work with it.
Testing is a core part of your development process.
Implement best practices for code quality, performance, and security.
Share your knowledge through in-depth code reviews, daily stand-ups, and weekly get-togethers.
Must-have skills
Strong proficiency in Ruby(Rails) or similar languages like Python, Javascript
Testing with Rspec or similar testing frameworks
SQL optimization strategies and the ability to work with complex relationship queries
Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development
Nice-to-have skills
Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure equitable software design.
Knowledge of modern frontend technologies and how the backend will work with them.
Understanding of Javascript for frontend integration when necessary. Interest and/or willingness to jump in and work on the frontend.
Experience with backend performance optimizations to address issues with scaling, load times, etc
Why FeedbackFruits
Be part of a mission-driven company that values innovation and collaboration.
Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
Work with a diverse team that is passionate about improving education through technology.
Location
Our office is located in Amsterdam. Our office features modern amenities, a gym, and spaces designed for both focused work and collaborative activities. We believe in the power of in-person interactions and have adopted a hybrid work schedule that allows for flexibility while still promoting team bonding.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (let’s work together, how you work best).
25 paid holidays per year.
A day off for your birthday.
Advantageous pension scheme.
3 days of volunteering leave per year.
€550 Learning & Development budget per year, along with 3 days paid leave for learning purposes.
Travel allowance and Swapfiets subscription.
Free access to the office gym.
Unlimited access to mental health support with OpenUp service.
Apply for the job
If you are excited about enhancing education through technology and possess the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.
Don’t meet all the requirements?
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single qualification. We’re looking for talented individuals with a passion for learning and a drive for excellence.
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FeedbackFruits is on a mission to enhance education through innovative technology, and we want you to be a part of this journey as a Senior Back-end Developer in Amsterdam! Imagine working every day on projects that truly make a difference for students and educators alike. In this engaging role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring our backend applications are not just efficient but also groundbreaking in how they impact learning. You’ll write scalable and maintainable code, focus on performance, and don’t shy away from testing—because we know that solid testing creates robust applications. Opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects await you at FeedbackFruits. Our ideal candidate is someone passionate about development, capable of breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our workflow, and you’ll find a supportive environment where knowledge-sharing is encouraged in daily stand-ups and code reviews. By joining us, you will be part of a diverse team dedicated to improving educational experiences through technology. So, if you’re looking for a place where your contributions lead to real-world impact and you’re eager to engage in a dynamic atmosphere, look no further and apply for the Senior Back-end Developer position with us today!
FeedbackFruits is an EdTech scale-up based in Amsterdam whose mission is to drive student engagement while increasing teacher productivity. The platform encompasses a range of learning activities such as self & peer assessment, online discussion, ...
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