Backend Developer at North Star Tutors Inc

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at North Star Tutors will be made based on merit, qualifications, availability and ability.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The ideal applicant should be self-driven and work well independently. That said they should also be able to communicate well with both technical and non-technical individuals, and be able to maintain a timeline well, define the expected timeline for new features, and manage their workload and expectations effectively. Knowledge of Python, Angular, Git/Github, SQL/NoSQL, standard webapp architectures, and Firebase are a plus.

Required Experience/Education/Training:

• Candidates should have or be working on a degree in computer science, web development, or a related field. Current students are encouraged to apply. Webapp development experience of some kind is a must (even if it was not for pay). Applicants will be expected to be able to provide examples of webapps they have designed and built, even if they were just for the applicant's portfolio.
• This position is with a startup company. This means that the pay may not be market competitive, but salary negotiations may include stock options as well. Flexibility is important in any applicant, as well as an ability to problem solve and think outside the box. We would like you to join our team and help us create this business, you will not just be an employee taking a salary to follow instructions.

Description

Position Summary:

North Star Tutors is seeking experienced backend developers to help with a webapp build. This website will be hosted in Firebase with a SQL/NoSQL Database (TBD) and include API development. Python experience is preferred. This position will report to the CTO once hired, or to the CEO if hired before a CTO is brought on board.

Duties:

Support and assist the backend development of a website including python development, webapp architecture, API design, backend feature implementation, possibly some database design and development, communicating timelines, status, and updates to management, as well as addressing challenges or issues.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The ideal applicant should be self-driven and work well independently. That said they should also be able to communicate well with both technical and non-technical individuals, and be able to maintain a timeline well, define the expected timeline for new features, and manage their workload and expectations effectively. Knowledge of Python, Angular, Git/Github, SQL/NoSQL, standard webapp architectures, and Firebase are a plus.

Required Experience/Education/Training:

Candidates should have or be working on a degree in computer science, web development, or a related field. Current students are encouraged to apply. Webapp development experience of some kind is a must (even if it was not for pay). Applicants will be expected to be able to provide examples of webapps they have designed and built, even if they were just for the applicant's portfolio.

This position is with a startup company. This means that the pay may not be market competitive, but salary negotiations may include stock options as well. Flexibility is important in any applicant, as well as an ability to problem solve and think outside the box. We would like you to join our team and help us create this business, you will not just be an employee taking a salary to follow instructions.

COVID-19:

All employees and contractors who will have, in the course of their employment or contract, physical interaction with other company staff members, company contacts, or students, must be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus SARS-COV-2/COVID-19. This includes in-person administrative positions and in-person tutoring positions, but excludes positions where the employee's work will be fully remote. For additional information on this policy, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer:

North Star Tutors is an equal opportunity employer and strives for each employee to be treated with respect and in a fair and just manner.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at North Star Tutors will be made based on merit, qualifications, availability and ability. North Star Tutors does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, caste, or other legally protected status.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, promotion compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. Employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the work place are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful act and/or discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Reasonable Accommodation:

North Star Tutors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact Human Resources by phone at 907-600-7300 or at [email protected].

Background Check:

Safety is a top priority at North Star Tutors. For this reason, all employees who will have contact with students or families throughout the course of their employment, regardless of position. This background check will include federal, state, and local criminal records checks, a sex offender registry check, and a domestic watchlist check. Employees may be required to submit to additional background checks or verifications at any point during their employment.

North Star Tutors is a fully compliant company with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (“ICPA”) 25 USC §3207. Under the ICPA, the company must ensure that all employees, contractors, and/or volunteers providing tutoring services have not been convicted of, or plead guilty, no contest or nolo contendere to, any crime of violence, any felonious offense, or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses, under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence, sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution, crimes against persons, or offenses committed against children. No applicants will be considered who do not meet this standard or who will not submit to a full background check.

Company Information:

North Star Tutors was founded by students, for students, and always strives to provide excellent educational support through carefully chosen staff members, filled with love and compassion for children. We believe that children are our most important resource and that their early educational successes are crucial in the development of their future. Each staff member strives to offer an environment that is high quality and meet the needs of the total development of the student. Our company programs are geared toward helping students develop their observation, studying, critical thinking, and listening skills while building a positive self-esteem. Our staff members are partners with parents working together to meet both the needs of the children and their families.

North Star Tutors succeeds by delivering outstanding performance and customer service, as well as industry leading tutor-matching methods and tutorial skills and as an employee of North Star Tutors you will be expected to exemplify excellence and quality of service and care.

North Star Tutors is committed to being the best of the best in the provision of quality educational support and takes pride in having people on its team who care about children and are inspired in their work by a desire to support students. The success of this commitment depends 100% on our individual and cooperative efforts.

Contact Information:

For any questions on this application, or for more information on the position listed, please contact North Star Tutors Human Resources at 907-600-7300 or at [email protected]