Contribute to the design and build of production features in Rails, TypeScript, and React
Implement serverless/edge APIs and jobs on AWS (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3/CloudFront, EventBridge/Queues).
Collaborate on data modeling and ship performant Postgres queries (migrations, indexing, connection mgmt, query optimization).
Build for international audiences: i18n/l10n pipelines, time-zone correctness, and data residency considerations.
Instrument services with logs/metrics/traces (OpenTelemetry or similar) and contribute to incident ready observability.
Follow and promote accessibility (WCAG aware UI), testing (unit/integration/e2e), CI/CD, and participate in code reviews.
Collaborate with peers, Product/Design, and contribute to technical discussions.

Requirements

3+ years of professional software engineering experience, including experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
Experience using AWS for serverless and edge patterns (cold-start mitigation, concurrency, idempotency).
Experience with SQL (schema design, query tuning, migrations, understanding of transactions and isolation).
Experience with Rails in production: RESTful APIs, ActiveRecord, complex data modeling, and background job processing (Sidekiq or equivalent)
Experience with testing and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Docker)
Familiarity with operating multi-region/global apps (CDN/edge, geo routing, blue/green & canary, DR).
Security mindset (OAuth/SAML, SSO, RBAC, OWASP awareness, PII handling, audit logging), plus familiarity with FERPA/GDPR implications in edtech.
Excellent communication, product sense, and a bias for shipping.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.
Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
Motivosity employee recognition program
A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

RailsTypeScriptReactAWSPostgresSQLNode.jsCI/CDDockerOAuth

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproduct sensebias for shipping