At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop backend features using Python/Django and collaborate on innovative projects.
- Company: Join a unicorn Ed-Tech company transforming education with AI and human-led learning.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity, generous lesson allowance, and remote work options.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture focused on growth, collaboration, and diversity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and make a real impact on learners worldwide.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for learning Python and experience in software development.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. We’ve just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we’re only getting started. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.
Join Preply’s Teams and help us power people’s progress through life-changing learning experiences. We’re on a mission to combine the magic of the best tutors with cutting-edge AI to create personalized journeys that keep learners motivated and inspired. Together, we’ll transform how students expand their vocabulary, master conversational fluency, and deepen comprehension - unlocking their full potential and sparking a lifelong love for learning.
The Preply Engineering Team provides the tools to help unlock human potential through learning. We implement A/B tests to prove the value of our initiatives and improve our product based on data and students and tutors feedback. As part of our commitment to ensuring high-quality products, we prioritize monitoring and metrics analysis to identify areas for optimization and ensure our services are performing at their best.
We are tech-agnostic, meaning we are open to considering candidates with diverse technology backgrounds, such as Java/Spring, Node.js/Express.js, Ruby/Ruby on Rails, Scala/Play, PHP, or Golang. While Python is our primary programming language, prior experience with it is not mandatory. What truly matters is your enthusiasm for learning Python and your ability to adapt quickly to using it for product development.
You will work in a cross-functional team alongside the Product Manager, Product Designer, UX Writers, Data Analytics, Technical Leads, Engineers and other cross-functional team members to deliver engaging features through A/B tests and build top-notch products, including, but not limited to:
- Develop and own backend features using Python/Django, supporting the creation of new backend services as well as design, create, and/or troubleshoot integrations with third-party vendors.
- Balance short-term speed of development with the long-term technical quality of our systems.
- Leverage your experience to guide the team in making informed technical decisions, such as continuous improvement of best practices (test culture, code reviews, monitoring and scalability of our tools).
- Exposure to architectural patterns of a large, high-scale web application (e.g., well-designed APIs, high-volume data pipelines, efficient algorithms).
- Familiar and willing to support small JS/TS tasks when needed.
Minimum B2 English level. Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com. Competitive financial package with equity, and leave allowance. Opportunity to shape the lives of learners and tutors from over 175 countries through language learning and teaching.
Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. That means that Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.
Junior C# Engineer employer: Preply
At Preply, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters creativity and innovation in a collaborative work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive culture, where team members are encouraged to explore new ideas and develop their skills. Located in a vibrant city, we offer unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in user engagement.