At Kyt, we are building an online-first, global academy focused on extracurricular learning for kids. Our mission is to ensure that every kid around the world gets access to holistic education while being able to learn using content, tools and technologies that teaches them concepts - some even better than offline. Bringing in technology as a differentiator to teach kids concepts and help them practice is key to our product development path.
- Experience of 6+ years across product based companies
- Should have worked on building B2C products. Having experience in building edtech products would be a major plus.
- Should be an avid programmer with great problem solving skills.
- Should have a great grasp over NodeJs/Typescript/ AWS microservices
- Should have experience in building scalable server-side systems. Should have significant experience in cloud infrastructure and designing databases.
- Should have knowledge of software architecture, system thinking and design patterns.

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Job Title: Backend Engineer - NodeJS, NestJS, and Python
Location: Hybrid weekly ⅔ days WFO (Bengaluru- India)
About the role:
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Node.js and NestJS, along with a solid understanding of database management, query optimization, and microservices architecture. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable backend systems, building robust APIs, integrating databases, and working closely with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
What You'll Do 🛠️
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Node.js, NestJS, and Python.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable systems.
- Work with NoSQL and SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) to create and manage schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and QA.
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Implement security and data protection best practices.
What You'll Bring 💼
- 4 to 6 years of professional experience as a backend developer.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS framework.
- Good hands-on experience with Python (Django/Flask experience is a plus).
- Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
- Proficient in writing complex NoSQL queries and SQL queries
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Basic understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud services is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Bonus Points ➕
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture or message brokers (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Why this role matters
You will help build the company from the ground up—shaping our culture and having an impact from Day 1 as part of the foundational team.
Hands-on working knowledge and experience is required in:
a. JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJS (Express, NestJs, etc. )
b. Experience working in GCP or AWS or Azure
c. Experience working in Containers & Unix Platforms
d. Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, etc. )
e. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )
f. Understanding of Microservices Architecture, Domain Driver Design, Test Driven Development and Secure Design patterns and architecture is a must
g. Data Structures and Algorithms using Javascript, Typescript and/or other Programing Languages
h. Strong organizational skills i. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )
Experience with several of the following tools/technologies is desirable:
a. GIT (Bit Bucket, Gitlab, etc. ), Jira, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, SharePoint, Eclipse/IntelliJ.
b. Design Patterns and implementing the Design Patterns
c. Development of Complex Application and System Architectures
d. NoSQL Databases (Redis, Mongo, etc. ) e. Full stack development
f. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines with for example GitHub Actions.
Knowledge of the following technologies is a plus:
a. Other Programming Languages (Java, Python, etc. )
b. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Tools like Jenkins, Git, etc
Should have hands-on experience in the following:
- Hands on experience in designing and developing applications using NodeJS and have at least 3 - 4
- years’ experience on the same.
- Should have excellent in-depth knowledge on Nodejs and Mongo DB.
- Working knowledge of RESTful web services.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3.
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Good communication skills.
- Experience in working effectively within a team.

Reporting to the Development Product Manager, he will work in a distributed development environment suggesting innovative design patterns.
Qualifications
• 7+ years of software development experience using technologies such as ReactJS, NodeJS.
• Strong understanding on UI design patterns
• Should have exposure with Single Page Applications.
• HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, less
• Should be able to write web API’s in NodeJS
Who you are:
- You have an overall software development experience of 4 to 10 years
- 3+ years proficiency in Java and Spring boot
- Familiar with distributed computing and frameworks such as gRPC/ protobuf
- Understands JVM metrics, Garbage collection and performance tuning
- Experience in creating high-level design(HLD) and low-level design(LLD)
- You have a good understanding of relational database, NoSQL technologies, and REST
- Good to have experience in HTML, JavaScript, GraphQL, TypeScript, ReactJS and related toolsets
- Exposure to AWS stack/cloud computing
- Self-motivated developer who takes ownership of work
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computing related discipline
- Experience in Product Development Environment is a plus.
Responsibilities:
• Should have good knowledge and understanding in the following areas and you are able to apply that knowledge in delivering small and medium tasks:
• Programming language(s)
• Frameworks and libraries
• Platforms and tools
• Hands-on experience on AWS serverless services and familiarity with the environment
• Confident personality with good communication skills who can hold a conversation with a client and is not hesitant to put across his point.
• Ability to lead the calls independently in absence of a team lead
• Hands-on experience test case writing.
• Good aptitude
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead a group of software developers technically.
• Flexible working hours.
Requirement:
• Must have:
• NodeJS/JavaScript/Typescript
• AWS Serverless services especially lambda, S3, and DynamoDB
• Conceptual understanding of elastic cache and related services
• Restful API
• Intermediate SQL – Querying and analysis
• Microservice architecture
Nice to have:
• Typescript
• Event-Driven Architecture in cloud-like SQS
• OAuth/SAML integration
• Terraform, - would be a great addition
Benefits:
• A competitive annual salary based on experience and market demands
• Flexi-timings
• Medical insurance with the option to purchase a premium plan or HSA option for your entire family
• Business casual atmosphere
• Work from anywhere.


4 to 5 years exp,
API building for apps,
Knowledge of retrofit, AWS



We are looking for talented engineers who are passionate about using software
engineering to make kids love to learn and redefine learning@home. You will
have an opportunity to work in a highly motivated fast paced environment in a fastest
growing Ed-Tech company. You will be building platforms and services to be used across
various products. You will have the opportunity to create significant impact on our
systems, our business and most importantly on the life of millions of our students as we
take on challenges that will reshape education industry. You will operate at the
intersection of diverse disciplines - Backend, Frontend, Big Data, ML, Computer vision
and various open source tech. You will build solutions for Byju’s learning Apps as well as
few upcoming products with huge market potential and are high on innovation.
We are looking for smart people with excellent coding skills and can-do attitude.
Candidates should be eager to learn, flexible to pivot when needed, savvy enough to
thrive in a dynamic environment and should possess a growth mindset.
Roles & Responsibilities
● Writes high quality code & unit tests, builds, tests as per agreed timelines
● Participates in technical design and provides estimation
● Owns one or more small to medium features
● Becomes a go-to person in at least one area
● Communicates clearly and gets clarification upfront to minimize rework. Knows when
to ask for help to unblock.
● Consistently follows and promotes SDLC best practices: Coding standard, testing,
code reviews, code comments etc.
● Exhibit strong problem solving skills, helps other developers and demonstrates
teamwork
Ideal Candidate Profile
● Understands detailed requirements and demonstrates excellent problem solving skills
● Deep understanding of software engineering practices, Design Patterns, Data
Structures, Algorithms
● Excellent programming skills in ROR, Golang, NodeJS, Python
● Strong communication skills
● Strong sense of ownership, drive and ability to deliver results
● A Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering from a reputed institute (preferably
IITs, NITs, or other top engineering institutes)
● Experience in Golang, RoR, Unity, ML or Python will be an added advantage





