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Start your engineering career building education software used by learners worldwide.
On-site · Nagercoil
Full-time
Freshers only
Engineering
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About the role
What you'll be doing
As a Software Developer at ZionStar, you will learn to build and ship features across our LMS platforms, student portals and integrations. This is an entry-level role open to freshers only — you will be mentored by senior engineers who review your code and invest in your growth. You will start with real, scoped work and grow into owning features end to end.
Key responsibilities
Your day to day
- Build and ship features across web applications with guidance
- Write clean, tested code and take part in code reviews
- Fix bugs and improve existing product areas
- Learn our stack, tools and engineering practices
- Collaborate with product, design and senior engineers
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Solid programming fundamentals in any modern language
- Understanding of web basics (HTTP, databases, APIs)
- Eagerness to learn and strong ownership — this role is for freshers only
- Clear written communication for collaborating with global clients
Preferred qualifications
Nice to have
- Any project, internship or open-source experience
- Exposure to Ruby on Rails, JavaScript or React
- Interest in education technology
Benefits
What we offer
Competitive salary, reviewed yearly
On-site role at our Nagercoil office (Kanyakumari district)
Generous learning & development budget
Paid time off and wellbeing support
Top-tier equipment of your choice
Global, inclusive engineering culture
Learning opportunities
How you'll grow
- How production software is designed, built and shipped
- Modern engineering practices — testing, review, clean code
- A strong foundation to grow into a senior engineer
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is this role remote or on-site?
This is a fully on-site role at our Nagercoil office in Kanyakumari district. We do not currently offer remote or hybrid options.
What does the hiring process look like?
Application, a practical assessment, assessment review, an HR discussion, a technical interview, and a final decision — typically wrapped up in 2–3 weeks.
Do I need education-technology experience?
It helps, but it is not required. We value strong engineering and a genuine interest in education; we will get you up to speed on the domain.
Who will I report to?
You will report to the Engineering Lead, and work day to day inside a small, senior pod.
DepartmentEngineering
LocationOn-site · Nagercoil
Employment typeFull-time
Experience levelFreshers only
Working modelOn-site
Reports toEngineering Lead
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Estimated hiring timeline
Around 2–3 weeks from application to offer.
The team
A small, senior Engineering pod — engineers, product and QA who own outcomes together.
Hiring process
From application to offer
01
Application submission
Submit your details and resume through our application form.
02
Assessment platform
Complete a practical assessment or short course assigned to you.
03
Assessment review
Our team reviews your submission and shortlists candidates.
04
HR discussion
A conversation about you, your goals, and the role.
05
Technical interview
A practical session on real ed-tech problems — no whiteboard gotchas.
06
Final selection
A fast, transparent offer built around how you do your best work.
Why join ZionStar
More than a job.
Career growth
Clear progression, real ownership, and the room to grow into the engineer or leader you want to be.
Mentorship
Work alongside senior ed-tech engineers who review your code and invest in your craft.
Real-world projects
Ship software used by real universities, EdTech companies and hundreds of thousands of learners.
Global exposure
Collaborate across continents on projects for organizations worldwide.
Learning opportunities
A generous learning budget and time to use it — we build ed-tech, so we keep learning too.
Engineering culture
Clean architecture, tested code, small senior pods, and weekly shipping. No bureaucracy.
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Tell us about yourself. After you submit, you'll complete a short assessment so we can get to know your work.
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