Full Stack Engineer

ABOUT PARENTVIEW ParentView is building the next generation of parent engagement for schools. Rather than replacing existing. Student Information Systems (SIS), ParentView acts as a unified parent experience -bringing together attendance, academic progress, school communications, calendars, behaviour insights, and other key information into one intuitive platform. We are an early-stage, investor-backed startup partnering with schools to transform how parents engage with their children's education. THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to join ParentView as one of our first technical hires and help shape the future of the platform.You will influence product decisions, define architecture, solve complex technical challenges, and help establish an engineering culture from day one. As the company scales, there is a clear pathway into a Head of Engineering or CTO position for the right candidate. RESPONSIBILITIES Architect and build scalable web applications from the ground upDevelop modern frontend experiences for parents, teachers, and school administratorsDesign and implement secure, performant backend APIs and servicesDefine and manage cloud infrastructure strategyIntegrate with Student Information Systems (SIS), CRMs, authentication services, and third-party APIsDesign robust, scalable database architectureImplement authentication and authorisation (OAuth, JWT, SSO)Build real-time features and notification systemsUphold high standards of performance, security, and reliabilityDefine engineering best practices and standards across the teamContribute to product strategy alongside the foundersPlay an active role in growing the engineering team - including contributing to hiring decisions, defining team structure, and mentoring future hires REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 5-10 years of professional software engineering experienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical fieldDemonstrable track record building production-scale SaaS productsExperience designing and architecting systems from scratchStrong understanding of software architecture and distributed systemsProven ability to take end-to-end ownership of products TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS We're looking for strong experience across the full stack - modern frontend frameworks (React / Next.js), scalable backend services (Node.js), relational and in-memory databases, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred). A key part of this role will involve building and maintaining complex integrations across the education technology ecosystem. Candidates should have strong experience working with third-party and enterprise APIs, with particular value placed on experience integrating platforms such as Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Education, Google Workspace for Education and Google Classroom, iSAMS, and other SIS, MIS, LMS and school management systems. Beyond the core stack, experience with real-time features, API integrations with enterprise systems, and authentication (OAuth, SSO) is important. Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, and building APIs for mobile applications is a plus. We're pragmatic about tooling - what matters most is that you've built and scaled production systems and can make sound technical decisions. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who thinks like a leader - someone who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, can balance speed with quality, and communicates clearly with non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity, takes initiative without needing constant direction, and is driven by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AI / LLM integration experienceMachine learning backgroundEdTech industry experienceMulti-tenant SaaS architectureExperience handling sensitive data and regulatory complianceExperience building analytics dashboardsEngineering team leadershipPrevious experience as a startup founder or founding engineerExperience scaling products from 0 to 100,000+ usersFamiliarity with UAE or international education marketsOpen-source contributionsStrong system design background WHY JOIN PARENTVIEW? Founding engineering opportunity with direct access to leadershipSignificant technical ownership and autonomyOpportunity to shape product direction and engineering cultureClear pathway into a long-term Head of Engineering or CTO roleBuild technology that positively impacts schools, parents, and students worldwide