Fullstack Engineering Lead (Python/Django + React)

Does working for 150+ million children of Bharat excite you?

Then this opportunity is for you!

About us:

ConveGenius is an AI-native education infrastructure company transforming how governments, enterprises, and social institutions deliver learning and governance outcomes at population scale. Operating across B2G and B2B segments, the company partners with state governments, CSR funders, philanthropies, and social enterprises to build intelligent education ecosystems that are both impactful and commercially sustainable.

At its core, ConveGenius runs two synergistic business lines:

• SwiftAI - the intelligence and automation layer that powers citizen engagement, governance efficiency, and real-time decision-making for governments and institutions.
• SwiftSchool - the learning infrastructure layer that integrates adaptive learning, digital classrooms, and analytics to drive measurable student and system outcomes.

This dual-engine model enables ConveGenius to serve as the technology backbone for education reform - connecting classrooms, communities, and command centres through a unified AI-powered framework. Unlike traditional edtech companies that deliver content, ConveGenius builds infrastructure - platforms that integrate deeply into public delivery systems while enabling private and philanthropic partners to scale their missions with measurable results.

With operations across 22+ Indian states and partnerships with multilaterals, CSR alliances, and government departments, ConveGenius has established itself as a partner-friendly enterprise trusted for aligning policy priorities with social and financial returns. Supported by institutional investors and guided by a double bottom line philosophy, the company consistently delivers impact at scale and profitability with purpose.

As ConveGenius enters its next phase of growth, it is shaping the future of AI-led public education infrastructure - where technology, partnerships, and governance intelligence converge to redefine how nations learn and thrive.

Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/convegenius11

Role Overview: As the Fullstack Engineering Lead (Python/Django + React) at ConveGenius, you will lead the development, customisation, and maintenance of the Open edX-based learning platform that serves millions of learners across India. The core tech stack is Python with Django (backend) and React (frontend). You will ensure the platform is scalable, secure, and reliable while guiding engineering teams, managing deployments, and delivering high-quality accessible learning solutions. This role is part of a 0-to-1 vertical build. The person joining should be comfortable with ambiguity, high ownership, rapid iteration, hands-on execution, team building, and periods of high-intensity work during the early setup phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead fullstack development, customisation, and maintenance of the Open edX-based platform using Python (Django) on the backend and React on the frontend, serving millions of learners across India.
• Own backend development using Django and Python: models, APIs, celery tasks, middleware, and edx-platform core components.
• Build and maintain React-based frontend components and UI features; customise and extend Open edX using XBlocks, plugins, and platform APIs to meet product and government requirements.
• Design and maintain system architecture: APIs, microservices, and service integrations within the Open edX ecosystem.
• Establish and manage DevOps practices: CI/CD pipelines, containerised deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure.
• Define and enforce code quality standards, test automation, and system reliability benchmarks across the engineering team.
• Lead technical teams: sprint planning, code reviews, architecture decisions, and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Manage platform deployments and cloud infrastructure: scalability planning, performance tuning, and incident response.
• Integrate Open edX with identity, assessment, and AI systems including SSO, verifiable credentials, and LTI providers.
• Drive platform scalability and reliability to support high-concurrency usage from learners across diverse devices and networks.
• Deliver high-quality learning solutions aligned with EdTech standards: xAPI, SCORM, LTI 1.3, and accessibility requirements.
• Design and implement scalable video streaming solutions to deliver high-quality educational content reliably to millions of learners across varying devices and network conditions.

Must-have skills:

• Strong experience in fullstack development with Python (Django) and React as the primary tech stack - these are mandatory requirements
• Hands-on experience with Open edX platform implementation, customisation, and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, APIs, and microservices
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments
• Knowledge of test automation, code quality, and system reliability
• Experience leading technical teams and driving project delivery
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Experience with scalable learning platforms and EdTech solutions is preferred
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB for relational and NoSQL data storage

What We Offer and Why You Should Join ConveGenius

At ConveGenius, we create an environment where purpose meets growth. You will be part of a mission driven organization that is transforming how learning reaches children across India, especially at scale and where it matters most.

• Work with a diverse and passionate team spread across India, bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
• Be part of an organization with a strong on ground presence across more than two thirds of India, giving you exposure to large scale, real world impact.
• Play a meaningful role in strengthening the education ecosystem and contributing directly to learning outcomes for millions of children.
• Gain experience working at the intersection of education, technology, and public systems, building skills that are highly relevant and future focused.
• Work in a culture that values ownership, learning, and collaboration, with space to take initiative and grow professionally.
• Enjoy stability and peace of mind with employee friendly benefits, including health insurance coverage and other supportive policies.
• If you are driven by purpose, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to create visible impact, ConveGenius offers a place to grow while making a difference.