13 Feb 2020
About Us
SCOOL is a hyperlocal ‘mentor aggregation learning platform’ which thrives on matchmaking algorithms, that drives ‘personal growth’ through experiential learning and meaningful connections.
SCOOL is developed with a mission to change the way the learners of tomorrow shall learn and grow. SCOOL believes that the conventional ways of teaching and learning in India have loopholes that need to be filled in order to make India’s ambitious journey towards becoming one of the world’s Top 3 Economies smoother.
Job Brief:
We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.
Preferred Technical Expertise:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent.
Typically 2.5-3 years of experience.
Software developer programming experience (2+ years)
Advanced knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Java
Basic knowledge of Design and Architectural patterns
Good understanding of HTTP(S) protocol
Good understanding of most popular security issues in frontend applications (e.g. XSS or CSRF)
Basic Knowledge of cross-origin policies in modern browsers
Knowledge of NodeJS and experience with the following tools/frameworks: NPM, Bower, Grunt, Karma.
Other Professional Skills:
Thorough functional knowledge and coding experience
Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation
Ability to multitask with strict time constraints, budgets, and business goals
Strong communication skills
Proactive attitude and doing what it takes to get the job done.