Full Stack Engineering Lead

About the Company

We are a mission-driven technology organization building AI-powered digital platforms that enable learning, governance, and large-scale social impact. Our solutions support millions of users through modern cloud infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and innovative technology. We partner with public and private sector stakeholders to create scalable, sustainable, and measurable outcomes

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development, customization, and maintenance of a large-scale learning platform using Python (Django) and React.
• Own backend architecture, APIs, integrations, asynchronous processing, and core platform components.
• Build and enhance frontend experiences using React and modern UI development practices.
• Design scalable system architectures, microservices, and platform integrations.
• Establish and manage DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and cloud infrastructure.
• Define engineering standards covering code quality, testing, reliability, security, and performance.
• Lead sprint planning, code reviews, technical decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee platform scalability, deployment strategies, performance optimization, and incident management.
• Integrate external systems including identity management, assessments, AI solutions, and third-party services.
• Drive delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible digital learning experiences.

Skills and qualifications

• Strong experience in Python (Django) and React fullstack development.
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining scalable web applications and platforms.
• Expertise in APIs, microservices, and distributed system architecture.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployments.
• Strong understanding of software quality, automated testing, and platform reliability.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex technology projects.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with large-scale learning, SaaS, or EdTech platforms.
• Knowledge of learning standards, platform integrations, and high-concurrency systems.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead the engineering vision for a high-impact, large-scale digital platform.
• Ownership of architecture, technology decisions, and team development.
• Exposure to modern technologies including Python, React, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven solutions.
• Collaborative and fast-paced environment with significant growth opportunities.
• Chance to build products used by millions of users and create measurable real-world impact.
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and a culture focused on learning, innovation, and ownership.