Nerdy Dragon

Senior Software Engineer – Full-time Contractor

Nerdy Dragon

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colombia

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSEC2JavaScriptLinuxTypeScript

About the role

  • Write performant, maintainable code that is easy to read and well-documented.
  • Write automated tests to thoroughly validate the correctness of your code.
  • Deploy large-scale web applications.
  • Have a focus on quality, and operate iteratively to get from good to better.
  • Be a part of your team’s on-call rotation; we all own our code end-to-end from development to deployment to operations.
  • Come ready to learn from some of the best and brightest in the industry.
  • Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-moving team.
  • Be effective in a team environment working with fellow engineers, product management, and design.

Requirements

  • Experience with Javascript and Typescript.
  • Familiarity with backend services & technologies is a plus.
  • Experience with deployment systems (e.g. GitHub Actions, AWS CodeDeploy).
  • Familiarity with AWS Services (e.g. RDS, Lambda, EC2, et cetera).
  • Familiarity with the Linux operating system and command-line tools.
  • Understanding of OO design, algorithms, and data structures.
  • Aptitude to quickly learn new languages and technologies as necessary.
  • Experience developing websites that are visited by thousands of visitors daily.
  • Experience with enhancing SEO performance.
  • Experienced with AI-native tools that enhance productivity and speed (e.g., Cursor, Make, Supabase, Netlify, Claude Code, n8n, Firecrawl, ChatGPT, Grok, Bolt, Vercel, etc).
  • Understand and appreciate that Nerdy is an apolitical company and that we can have the largest impact if we are united in our focus on helping people learn and not divided or distracted by advancing unrelated causes.
  • Computer Science or related degree preferred.
  • Fluent in English.
Benefits
  • Competitive USD Compensation: Enjoy a market-leading rate paid in U.S. dollars.
  • 100% Remote (Home Country Only): Work from anywhere in your home country—no relocation required, no borders crossed.
  • Flexible Time Off: Our flexible PTO lets you recharge on your own terms and when you need it the most.
  • Local Holiday Pay: We honor your nation’s official holidays with paid time off—celebrate what matters to you.
  • Continuous Learning: Get a free, all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household—including 1-on-1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and access to our full suite of learning products and services.
  • Supercharge with AI: Gain exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools that boost your productivity, making you feel almost super-human (cape not included).
  • Feedback-Rich, Collaborative Culture: Tap into regular training, peer reviews, and a team that treats every team member as a vital collaborator and owner in our success.
  • Make a Global Impact: Your expertise fuels an innovative platform used by learners around the world—be part of something transformative.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
JavascriptTypescriptOO designalgorithmsdata structuresSEO performanceweb developmentautomated testingdeployment systemsbackend services
Soft skills
team collaborationindependent workcommunicationadaptabilityfocus on qualityproblem-solvinglearning aptitudeoperational ownershipiterative improvementdynamic teamwork