Senior Backend Software Engineer
$144,000–$144,000 year
RemoteUnited States
EXPIREDUnited StatesRemotePart Time$144,000–$144,000 yearSenior LevelStartup
Part TimeSenior LevelStartup
Job Summary
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for the Open edX learning platform, focusing on platform deployment, customization, API integrations, and performance optimization. Implement REST API development and backend architecture using Python and Django, while managing LTI 1.3, SSO, and third-party integrations. Utilize MySQL, MongoDB, Celery, and Redis for async processing within Linux environments and CI/CD pipelines, with basic AWS exposure. This 9-hour part-time role requires 5+ years of experience and is fully remote.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ Years
- Strong Python & Django expertise
- Open edX platform experience (Tutor, Docker)
- REST API development & backend architecture
- LTI 1.3, SSO & third-party integrations
- MySQL / MongoDB
- Celery / Redis for async processing
- Linux & CI/CD pipelines
Desired Qualifications
- Basic AWS / cloud exposure (preferred)
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