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Senior Back End Engineer, Data and Cloud

LearnLux
Location
Colorado, USA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Hands-on experience with data systems, including SQL databases, data pipelines, and data warehouses
  • Backend engineering experience, including ownership of scalable production systems in a SaaS environment
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts and cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with Node.js and/or Python
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, GCP preferred (AWS experience acceptable)
  • Experience working effectively in a startup or similarly fast-moving, resource-constrained environment
Nice to have
  • Experience contributing to larger architectural initiatives (e.g., multi-tenancy, platform scaling)
  • Experience in financial technology, regulated, or compliance-heavy enterprise SaaS environments
What the job really is

As a Senior Back End Engineer at LearnLux, you will design and build scalable backend systems for their enterprise SaaS product, focusing on data architecture, cloud infrastructure, and AI-enabled features. You will lead projects to tackle complex technical challenges while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The role requires hands-on development and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits
  • Remote-first company structure
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k)
  • Mental wellbeing (Talkspace)
  • Financial wellbeing (LearnLux)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or frameworks listed beyond Node.js and Python, which may limit exposure to other tools
  • The role involves a high degree of ambiguity and change, which may not suit everyone
  • The company is still growing, which may mean evolving roles and responsibilities
  • Remote candidates are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, which could affect flexibility
Job score3.4/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

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