Back End Developer

Company DescriptionCognitoBuddy is an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline learning, alleviate stress, and cultivate critical thinking skills for students. With a focus on efficient mastery and application of knowledge, our goal is to minimize time spent on traditional learning methods.

We're seeking an innovative and driven individual to join CognitoBuddy as a Co-Founder Back End Development developer at CognitoBuddy is an AI-powered platform aimed at revolutionizing the learning experience by streamlining knowledge acquisition, reducing stress, and enhancing critical thinking skills for students. Our mission is to optimize learning efficiency, transforming the way knowledge is mastered and applied.As a pivotal member of our founding team, you will lead the charge in developing and refining our software's back-end architecture, ensuring our technology not only supports but also amplifies our mission. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape the technological foundation of a company poised to make a significant impact on education.Role Overview:Strategic Leadership: Guide the technological direction of CognitoBuddy, ensuring our architecture is scalable and our product roadmap aligns with our vision to transform learning.Back-End Development Expertise: Take the helm in designing and implementing robust database structures, server-side applications, and seamless API integrations, creating a powerful backend that supports an intuitive front-end experience.Agile Development Champion: Implement and advocate for agile and SCRUM methodologies, promoting a culture of rapid iteration, continuous improvement, and adaptability within the tech team.Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with co-founders and the front-end team to ensure technical decisions support a seamless and engaging user experience, fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between back-end functionality and front-end design.Innovation Driver: Stay ahead of the curve in adopting cutting-edge technologies, methodologies, and practices that can enhance the effectiveness and reach of CognitoBuddy’s offerings.Qualifications:A solid foundation in back-end web and software development, with a keen understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and the ability to navigate front-end development landscapes when necessary.Proven experience in designing and implementing APIs and a strong grasp of cloud-based environments and DevOps methodologies.A history of working within agile SCRUM environments, demonstrating a flexible, adaptive approach to software development.Strong educational background with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.A visionary mindset with the drive to innovate and the determination to tackle challenges head-on, coupled with a passion for educational technology.

Key Skills

• Backend
• CSS
• Frontend
• Node.js
• Python
• SQL
• OOP
• JavaScript