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About the Role
At Novakid Inc, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the EdTech / Education / Language Learning / Online Learning space, Empowering young learners to build a brighter, kinder global future through English.
Novakid is on a mission to build the best online education platform for kids worldwide. We've already got over 90,000 students and 3,500 teachers making learning awesome in over 30 countries in Europe and Asia. But we're not stopping there—we need your help to take things to the next level! We're searching for a senior backend developer who's brilliant with Python, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs, and who's also got a solid understanding of cutting-edge AI models. You'll be joining a small, super-effective team focused on developing the AI magic that powers our language learning platform.
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Requirements
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or something similar.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Python Developer. You should be comfortable working with Python 3.8+
- Deep experience in designing and building scalable backends and REST APIs. Our stack includes PostgreSQL, Redis, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Celery, and pydantic.
- A strong grasp of modern LLMs (like OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), agentic tools (like Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Amp) and real experience building solutions that use them.
- AI-Native Engineering Workflow
- Hands-on experience with AI coding agents in CLI environments: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex CLI, Amp, or similar tools for backend development. You should understand how to orchestrate multi-step engineering tasks—breaking down complex features into agent-executable chunks, reviewing AI-generated code critically, and maintaining architectural integrity. Familiarity with plan-execute-review workflows where AI agents propose implementation strategies before coding. Understanding of compound AI systems—not just using LLMs, but orchestrating multiple AI tools in your development workflow.
- Proficiency in context engineering for team collaboration: setting up and maintaining shared configuration files (agents.md, CLAUDE.md, custom skills/plugins) that encode team conventions, API patterns, and deployment practices. Experience sharing these configurations across teams to ensure consistent AI-assisted development. Understanding of compound AI systems—not just using LLMs, but orchestrating multiple AI tools in your development workflow.
- Experience with microservice architecture and the AWS serverless stack.
- You should be fluent in English.
Benefits
- Fully remote work (core hours GMT+3).
- A chance to shape the future of AI-driven education.
- A fun, dynamic team that loves building innovative products.
- Unlimited holidays – because we trust you to deliver.
- Bonuses and stock options – we grow together.
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From a dream to reality It all started with a shared dream. Two friends wanted to give their children (and all children) a better English learning experience than they had in 2017. Novakid was born, with a mission to grow a global community of young English learners who'll feel at home anywhere in the world. But that was just the beginning. Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, our founders continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in English learning. They believe that every child deserves the best, and that's why they're always exploring new ways to make Novakid even more engaging, effective, and fun.
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Novakid Inc is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.
Key benefit categories include: Professional Development, Compensation & Rewards, Career Growth, Work Environment. For this role specifically, benefits include: Fully remote work (core hours GMT+3)., A chance to shape the future of AI-driven education., A fun, dynamic team that loves building innovative products., Unlimited holidays – because we trust you to deliver., Bonuses and stock options – we grow together.. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.
The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Global Mindset & Inclusivity and Purpose-Driven Innovation and Genuine Human Connection.
The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Invest in Your Growth and Foster Transparent Communication.
They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.
Novakid Inc currently has 17 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Engineering / IT, Client Operations, Marketing. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/novakid-inc/jobs.
The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Novakid Inc's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.
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Novakid Inc
EdTech / Education / Language Learning / Online Learning
San Francisco