Backend Lead (Remote) Full Time

Backend Lead (Join us to Help Kids Become Confident Lifelong Learners)

About SKIDOS Vision, Mission & Culture

We want to build the world’s leading brand for developing 21st Century skills among families with kids. Our mission is to help kids become lifelong, confident and happy learners. We believe it is more important NOW than ever before for kids to be equipped with both fundamental academic skills (Literacy & Numeracy) & non-academic skills ( eg: Critical thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Information, Media & Tech literacy, Leadership & social skills, etc. These skills are important for them to be well prepared for their adult life to achieve confidence, happiness & contentment while helping to advance the human race. 

Our core product is a SDK which helps us embed learning content in great games. We offer parents a subscription service which allows them to access all the games and learning content. Currently, we have 40+ games on the Apple and Google Play Store.

We are a rapidly growing scale-up with a very ambitious and impactful mission, backed by leading VC’s, Angel investors and the Danish Growth fund. 

At SKIDOS, we believe in a positive work environment where you feel happy & content while working on something which is truly meaningful and impactful. We respect work-life balance and have flexible working hours. We do not believe in micro-management but instead believe in creating an environment to help you learn and shine. 

What we want to see in your experience: 

 Experience with RESTful API design, gRPC, Web Sockets 
 Strong understanding of the Client – Server Architecture. 
 Hands-on Experience in development with Backend Language (GoLang, NodeJS, etc), Mongo DB, MySQL 
 Good Understanding and having worked on Sql and NoSql databases preferably MySQL and MongoDB. 
 Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, design patterns, and source control management. 
 Architect, Develop, test, and deploy robust products that are fast, scalable, and highly responsive. 
 Ability to work in an Agile, fast-paced environment, and learn rapidly. 
 Strong creative problem-solving ability. 
 Experience with Python and CI/CD pipeline. 
 Having knowledge / worked on common AWS services. 
 Worked on a Linux based environment 
 Experience with version control tools such as GIT and its operations Push, Pull, Branching, 
Merging, conflict resolution. 

Desired Candidate Profile: 

 Strong portfolio and excellent attitude. 
 Should have good programming and logical skills. 
 Must be self-confident to work in a team and individually. 
 Candidates have held 2 – 3 years of Experience in MongoDB, NodeJS/GoLand,MySQL. 
 Have led a fast moving and experimentation/R&D oriented team in past 
 Understanding of Jira 
 Overall 7+ years of experience 

What we are looking for in you as a colleague 

● Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines 

● Self-driven, responsible, and curious to learn 

● Passionate 

● Attention to details 

● Excellent in English, written and spoken 

What SKIDOS can offer you as a professional? 

– Work with great people 

We are an international team of highly skilled and motivated people with a deep passion and 

ambitious drive for what we are building. You will learn from the best in various functions. 

 – Disrupt 

We disrupt learning and how children will learn in the future by using the latest technology. 

With our global ambitions, we aim to make a big positive impact on the way children learn 

now and in the future. 

 –Perks and Benefits 

These are optional and can be tweaked on an individual basis depending on what makes you 

most productive. Here are things we offer: 

 MacBook or Top windows laptop 

 Headphones and similar accessories required for work 

 Standing desk for office or home office infrastructure 

 Devices (IOS or Android) if it’s a requirement for work 

–Compensation 

We’re happy to offer a competitive salary package based on experience.