Software Development Engineer – III (SDE-3)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Software Development Engineer – III to join a fast-growing ed-tech platform that is redefining higher education. In this role, you will take ownership of core platform features, design scalable systems, and mentor junior engineers while working closely with product and design teams.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building meaningful products, taking ownership, and shaping both technology and people.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy features for a large-scale, user-centric platform

Architect scalable, reusable components and libraries for long-term product growth

Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to translate requirements into impactful solutions

Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability across browsers and devices

Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to engineering excellence

Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks and production issues

Lead and mentor a small team (SDE I/II and interns), supporting their technical and professional growth

Skills & Requirements

5–6 years of professional experience in software development

Strong understanding of database schema design, optimization, and scalability

Experience building modern web applications using React.js or Vue.js

Backend experience with Java / Ruby / Golang / Node.js / Python and frameworks such as Spring Boot / Rails / Django / Express

Solid knowledge of MySQL or other SQL databases

Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Hands-on experience with Redis, including data types and use cases

Strong understanding of unit testing and testing frameworks

Experience with containers, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments

Ability to write clear functional and technical documentation