Senior Backend Engineer (Python, AI, EdTech)

Company: Novakid
Location: Remote job
Type: remote
Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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At Novakid, we’re building the world’s most engaging online English-learning platform for kids. With 80,000+ students and 2,500+ teachers across 15+ countries, we’ve proven the demand. Now we’re scaling up — and we want you to help us design and build the future of AI-driven education.

We’re not just writing code. We’re creating a smart, personalized learning experience powered by modern AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, etc.), robust backend systems, and a passionate team that believes in changing how children learn.

Your role

We’re looking for a Senior+ Backend Engineer who’s ready to step beyond coding and take technical leadership responsibilities within our core platform team. You’ll be shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and making strategic technical decisions that will directly influence how millions of kids learn languages.

This is a hybrid role that combines:

Deep hands-on coding in Python & modern backend technologies. Architectural leadership, designing scalable, reliable systems.

What you’ll do

Lead the design and evolution of our backend architecture (microservices, event-driven systems, AWS serverless, data pipelines).

Drive technical decisions and ensure best practices in code quality, security, and scalability.

Mentor and support backend developers, reviewing code and helping them grow as engineers.

Design and build robust APIs and data flows powering AI-driven language learning features.

Partner with Product and Data Science teams to turn cutting-edge AI models into real-world educational experiences.

Anticipate technical risks, propose solutions, and balance speed with long-term scalability.

What you bring

5+ years of professional backend engineering experience (Python 3.8+ is a must)

Proven track record in system design, architecture, and scaling distributed systems.

Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Celery. Hands-on experience with microservices & AWS serverless stack (Lambda, SQS/SNS, EventBridge, etc.).

Solid understanding of software engineering best practices: code reviews, testing, CI/CD, observability, security.

Experience mentoring developers or leading technical initiatives.

Fluent English (we work across 15+ countries).

Nice to have

Background in startups or high-growth environments.

Exposure to edtech or e-commerce platforms.

Interest in data-intensive systems

Why join us?

Shape the future of AI-powered education for kids worldwide.

100% remote, flexible schedule (core hours GMT+3).

A small, highly skilled team where your decisions have direct impact.

A culture of ownership, trust, and learning — we want you to grow into a Tech Lead / Architect role.

Unlimited paid time off.

Competitive compensation, bonuses, and stock options — we succeed together.

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About the Company

Name: Novakid
Location: Remote
Website: https://www.novakidschool.com

We’re not just teaching English. We’re building a global community of young learners - one lesson at a time. We’re 400+ passionate professionals united by one mission: to inspire young minds and connect cultures through the English language. If you love what you do, thrive in a dynamic team, and want to make a real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We’re looking for people who:

  • Are driven by their craft – Whether you’re a developer, marketer or teacher, you’re here because you love what you do
  • Embrace challenges – Bold ideas, fast iterations and a "launch & learn" mindset are in our DNA
  • Care about culture – We work effectively, support each other and celebrate wins together

Changing how kids learn English

Since 2017, we have:

  • Taught 24M+ lessons to 1 million kids across 50+ countries with the team of 3,700+ qualified teachers
  • Raised $41.5M to scale our vision (and we’re just getting started)
  • Won awards like Language Learning Company of the Year & landed on Inc. 5000, GSV 150
  • Named to Forbes’ Best Startup Employers (2022 & 2025) – because we actually love working here

But numbers aside, the real win is seeing kids gain confidence, friendships, and a world of opportunities. You could be part of it!

You will love it here

Our Mission Matters

We are building a global community of young English learners, designed to encourage deep and meaningful friendships across different cultures.

Grow Fast, Learn Always

  • Remote - First flexibility & ownership of your work
  • Company - Paid training and rapid career growth
  • A team that shares knowledge openly (no gatekeeping!)

Values We Live By

  • Honesty - We are always honest and stick to our principles, we are truthful in what we say and do.
  • Boldness - Our committed team members focus on achieving the organisation's goals and making an impact in their role.
  • Creativity - We always find creative and unique solutions, finding fast and effective ways to solve a problem.

Our culture in action

  • Work from anywhere – Your productivity matters more than your location
  • Transparency – Access to founders, open about company plans and finances
  • Proactive > perfect – Launch small, improve fast
  • Excellence matters – We strive for excellency and help each other to get there
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