Senior Backend Engineer - Cloud APIs for Education

Be a Cloud Software Hero for Schools! (Senior Backend Developer – NJ) Do you dream of building award-winning tech that empowers millions of students? ClassLink, a leading education technology company, is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team in New Jersey! Why ClassLink? Make a real impact: Help students and teachers access the resources they need to succeed. Work on cutting-edge tech: Build secure, scalable cloud solutions for K-12 and higher education. Fun and collaborative culture: Be part of a passionate team that loves to learn and grow. Competitive salary and benefits: Enjoy a rewarding career with a company that values its employees. You’ll be a great fit if you: Have 5-8 years of software development experience. Are a master problem-solver with an eye for detail. Have strong skills in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Are an expert in the S.E.A.N stack (SQL, Express, Angular, Node.js). Know Python, system design, and API design inside and out. Can optimize and manage databases (MySQL). Have experience with cloud platforms like AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Kinesis, and Snowflake. Understand Agile methodologies (Scrum, JIRA a plus). Hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Here’s what you’ll do: Build and maintain high-quality, user-friendly APIs and applications. Work in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver software on time. Design efficient and scalable client-server architectures. Collaborate with product managers to develop innovative solutions. Write clear documentation to ensure knowledge sharing. Continuously improve processes and user experience. Ready to join a mission-driven company and make a difference in education? Apply Now! ClassLink is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our core. #J-18808-Ljbffr