Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Teaching Strategies, LLC

Senior backend-focused engineer building Go and PostgreSQL services for Teaching Strategies' early-childhood education platform. Leading scalable APIs, data models, integrations, and technical delivery.

Posted 9/11/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining scalable backend services using Go and PostgreSQL, with a strong focus on API design, integration, and production software systems. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality release processes while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Go Backend DevelopmentPostgreSQL Schema DesignAPI Design and IntegrationCI/CD Pipeline ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentDatabase MigrationsDebuggingTestingProblem-SolvingDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven IntegrationsAsynchronous ProcessingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringRisk IdentificationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsCI/CD ToolsCloud InfrastructureReactJavaScriptTypeScriptGraphQL

Industry Keywords

SaaS ProductsCurriculum DevelopmentPlanning WorkflowsContent ManagementLegacy System Modernization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoGraphQLJavaScriptPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services supporting planning and curriculum workflows
Build and evolve APIs, integration contracts, data models, and database migrations
Develop and optimize backend services using Go and PostgreSQL
Lead technical initiatives from discovery through delivery, including solution design, implementation, validation, and release
Troubleshoot production issues, performance bottlenecks, and complex cross-system behavior; implement durable solutions
Own release quality, including testing, validation, deployment readiness, and post-release follow-through
Collaborate with product, design, QA, and engineering partners to deliver cohesive end-to-end experiences
Evaluate existing approaches and recommend pragmatic technical solutions or directions
Contribute to architecture, documentation, engineering standards, and maintainability practices
Participate in code reviews, planning, and architectural discussions
Mentor engineers and promote standards for code quality, testing, reliability, accessibility, and maintainability
Use AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows to improve debugging, validation, automation, and delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience building and maintaining production software systems
Strong experience developing backend services with Go
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, including schema design, migrations, query optimization, and production data considerations
Experience designing and maintaining APIs, service boundaries, and integration contracts
Experience working with distributed systems, caching, event-driven integrations, or asynchronous processing
Experience diagnosing and resolving production issues in complex systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and make sound architectural decisions
Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, design, and quality teams
Ability to identify risks, communicate tradeoffs, and keep stakeholders informed without creating unnecessary overhead
Ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic product delivery
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to engineering best practices
Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and modern developer productivity tools
Preferred but not mandatory: experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development
Preferred but not mandatory: experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure
Preferred but not mandatory: familiarity with GraphQL APIs
Preferred but not mandatory: experience with curriculum, planning, content, or similarly complex workflow-driven SaaS products
Preferred but not mandatory: experience modernizing legacy systems while continuing to deliver customer value

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Employee Equity Appreciation Program
Health and wellness insurance benefits
401k with employer match
Flexible work environment
Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
Best in class technology equipment for every employee
Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field