Senior Back-end Developer

FeedbackFruits is on a mission to enhance education through innovative technology, making learning more engaging and interactive for students and educators alike. Our suite of pedagogical tools is used by over 200 institutions worldwide, impacting millions of courses and students. We focus on promoting active learning and equitable access through our user-friendly solutions, ensuring that every learner benefits from high-quality educational experiences​.

We are seeking a Senior Back-end Developer to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize our backend applications, ensuring performant and clearly written code. You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that directly impact how educators and students interact with our tools.

Who are you?

You are a passionate developer who seeks to grow your own skills and collaborate with a team to grow as well. You’re not afraid of complexity and have the ability to break down intricate problems into manageable components. You take a pragmatic approach to development, focusing on practical solutions that balance quality with efficiency. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of educational technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to build user-centric applications.
• Write scalable and easily maintainable code. You write code while thinking about the next developer that will have to work with it.
• Testing is a core part of your development process.
• Implement best practices for code quality, performance, and security.
• Share your knowledge through in-depth code reviews, daily stand-ups, and weekly get-togethers.

Must-have skills

• Strong proficiency in Ruby(Rails) or similar languages like Python, Javascript
• Testing with Rspec or similar testing frameworks
• SQL optimization strategies and the ability to work with complex relationship queries
• Proficient in using Git for version control and collaborative development

Nice-to-have skills

• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure equitable software design.
• Knowledge of modern frontend technologies and how the backend will work with them.
• Understanding of Javascript for frontend integration when necessary. Interest and/or willingness to jump in and work on the frontend.
• Experience with backend performance optimizations to address issues with scaling, load times, etc

Why FeedbackFruits

• Be part of a mission-driven company that values innovation and collaboration.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Work with a diverse team that is passionate about improving education through technology.

Location

Our office is located in Amsterdam. Our office features modern amenities, a gym, and spaces designed for both focused work and collaborative activities. We believe in the power of in-person interactions and have adopted a hybrid work schedule that allows for flexibility while still promoting team bonding.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (let’s work together, how you work best).
• 25 paid holidays per year.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Advantageous pension scheme.
• 3 days of volunteering leave per year.
• €550 Learning & Development budget per year, along with 3 days paid leave for learning purposes.
• Travel allowance and Swapfiets subscription.
• Free access to the office gym.
• Unlimited access to mental health support with OpenUp service.

Apply for the job

If you are excited about enhancing education through technology and possess the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t meet all the requirements?

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single qualification. We’re looking for talented individuals with a passion for learning and a drive for excellence.