Backend Software Engineer

Medly AI Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech startup in London is seeking a passionate Back-End Engineer to shape their data infrastructure. This entry-level role involves collaboration with the Technical CEO and Full Stack Engineers on projects like AWS migration and optimizing PostgreSQL databases. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years of experience with Python, Flask, SQL, and AWS services. This role offers significant growth opportunities and a chance to impact education worldwide.

Benefits

Fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Collaborative and diverse team

Regular team events

Opportunity to impact education globally

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of back-end engineering experience, ideally in a startup environment.
• Strong knowledge of Python and Flask.
• Proficiency with SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with AWS services, especially migration.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize a unified, cost-efficient, low-latency data environment within AWS.
• Work on our AI backend and help make it scale-proof.
• Assist with migration to AWS.
• Consolidate mobile and web databases into one optimized PostgreSQL environment.
• Develop processes for importing and editing data in the database.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and Full Stack Engineers on projects.

Skills

Python

Flask

SQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Job description

Overview

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We're the fastest growing EdTech startup in London, on a mission to change education forever.

We're living through a once-in-a-generation moment where AI-native companies are redefining entire industries - Cursor for code, Midjourney for image gen, Harvey for law. Medly is building a generational company for education.

In just 4 months since launch, we’ve achieved retention rates that beat Duolingo and delivered personalized education to over 100,000 users. We’re looking for ambitious talent to join our team.

Backed by impact-focused VCs and supported by partners including UCL, Innovate UK, Microsoft, and Google, we're becoming the go-to AI education platform for all major exams worldwide.

Role

We are looking for a passionate Back-End Engineer to join our growing team at Medly. This is a new role working closely with our hands-on Technical CEO and other Full Stack Engineers to shape the backbone of our data infrastructure. You will play a pivotal role in high-impact projects such as migrating our systems to AWS, consolidating our databases, working on our Python-based AI backend and building a unified environment optimized for cost, latency, and scalability. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone eager to take ownership, solve complex challenges, and help power the next generation of educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize a unified, cost-efficient, low-latency data environment within AWS
• Work on our AI backend and help make it scale-proof
• Assist with migration to AWS
• Consolidate mobile and web databases into one optimized PostgreSQL environment
• Develop processes for importing and editing data directly in the database
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and other Full Stack Engineers on high-impact projects

Technical Requirements

• 2–3 years of back-end engineering experience, ideally in a startup environment
• Strong knowledge of Python and Flask
• Proficiency with SQL and PostgreSQL
• Experience with AWS services (migration experience is a plus)

Ideal Candidate

• Quality Focus: Obsessive attention to detail and commitment to shipping polished, bug-free experiences
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work closely with designers, product managers, and other developers
• Office Presence: Able to commute 4 out of 5 days a week to our office in Kings Cross, with Wednesday being work from home
• Educational Interest: Passion for education and learning, though specific EdTech experience isn't required
• Startup Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced environments with rapid iteration and high impact
• Innovation Drive: Excited by the opportunity to build cutting-edge educational technology

What We Offer

• Opportunity to make a real impact on educational outcomes for students worldwide
• Collaborative, diverse team united by a powerful mission
• Fast-paced environment with significant growth and development opportunities
• Regular team events and a culture focused on innovation and impact
• Work on products used by tens of thousands of students daily
• Shape the future of AI-powered education

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Education