Senior Backend Developer

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

The Engineering team builds and operates a high performance, scalable, reliable, and secure technology platform that will allow us to transform education and deliver effective learning experiences to every student in the world. We do this by building for tomorrow, failing fast and early, and empowering each other to make things better. Interested in learning more about what we're working on? Visit the Prodigy Engineering blog at https://medium.com/prodigy-engineering

Our Math game has evolved from a small-scale application into one of the most widely played MMORPGs globally, and our newly launched English game is in its early stages. We are seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Developer with expertise in infrastructure and tooling to join our team. This role requires proficiency in backend service development, AWS and experience with DevOps practices and live operations (LiveOps) in gaming.

Your Impact Please note: This role will be heavier on the backend.

• You will write exceptional code that brings immersive experiences to life for young learners

• Your passion for software engineering will show with your commitment to delivering amazing experiences

• Your ability to balance swift development with future-proofing is your hallmark

• Drawing upon your extensive history in development and design of scalable systems, you’ll span the entire software development lifecycle encompassing: system design, code implementation, automated testing, tooling, deployment, and observability

• You will suggest and develop improvements to the architecture and design of the game's backend systems to lay the groundwork for upcoming features

• You will contribute to the team’s technical direction and cultivate a culture of excellence, providing valuable input in code reviews and pairing sessions

• You will ensure backend systems are resilient, scalable and ensure they have high performance for dealing with over 150k concurrent users

About You

• 7+ years experience as a backend developer/Full Stack Developer with a focus on infrastructure and tooling

• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform  

• Experience in developing and maintaining backend services using languages such  as Node, Python or JavaHands on experience on modeling nosql/sql databases and caching strategies

• Experience in DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and monitoringPrior experience with LiveOps in game development

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in an agile environment and a focus on team success

Bonus Points

• Experience working with Live Service GamesExperience working as a backend developer in an MMORPG

Core Technologies

• Node

• Javascript/Typescript

• AWS

• Kubernetes

• SQL/NOSQL databases

• React

Working At Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.

• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.

• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• It’s not just about the work though; it's about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: "Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.

• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs.