Back-end Developer

The Back-End Developer at Vortex will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing server-side logic and APIs that power our educational platforms and internal systems. This role requires solid experience in Python-based back-end frameworks and a good understanding of databases, system architecture, testing, and deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Python frameworks
• Collaborate with front-end developers and system analysts to ensure seamless integration
• Manage database schemas, queries, and data structures (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of back-end services, including caching and background job processing
• Implement authentication, role-based access, and system security best practices
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
• Troubleshoot, debug, and fix backend issues efficiently
• Write clear, maintainable code and participate in peer code reviews
• Maintain technical documentation and support deployment and monitoring processes

Soft Skills

• Logical and detail-oriented mindset
• Good communication and documentation habits
• Ability to collaborate across tech and non-tech teams
• Proactive, problem-solver, and adaptable
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years in back-end development
• Industry Background: Preferably in Education Tech or SaaS
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in Python and back-end frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask)
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Experience working with APIs, version control (Git), and deployment tools
• Familiar with system integration concepts and architecture

Bonus Points

• Experience with background jobs and caching (e.g., Celery, Redis)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud services (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Experience integrating third-party or AI/LLM APIs
• Experience integrating with ERP systems via API