Backend Engineer II

Teneo Online School

Backend Engineer II developing AI-enabled products for a global EdTech company. Building secure, reliable backend services and integrations for better learning outcomes.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇪 EstoniaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BigQueryCloudDockerJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain backend services, APIs, webhooks and integration services.
Develop secure, scalable foundations for multi-tenant education products.
Build and improve integrations with learning platforms, third-party services, AI providers and internal systems.
Design reliable data flows for assessment, feedback, learner activity, reporting and operational workflows.
Build and maintain authentication, authorisation, permissions and audit capabilities appropriate for education products.
Work with PostgreSQL, BigQuery and modern cloud application infrastructure.
Build and deploy containerised services in cloud environments.
Improve reliability, observability, performance and maintainability across backend systems.
Investigate production issues, identify root causes and implement durable fixes.
Work closely with Product and AI Engineers to turn product needs into scalable technical systems.
Engage with education partners where useful to understand real workflows and improve integrations.
Use AI-assisted development tools appropriately while maintaining strong standards for testing, security and code quality.
Write clean, tested and maintainable code.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional backend engineering experience in production environments.
Experience owning backend services, APIs, integrations, webhooks or cloud-based systems beyond narrowly scoped feature delivery.
Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.js, Python or similar modern backend technologies.
Experience with frameworks such as NestJS, FastAPI, Express or similar.
Solid understanding of APIs, authentication, validation, permissions, databases and backend architecture.
Experience with PostgreSQL and modern cloud platforms.
Experience integrating third-party APIs, SaaS platforms or AI services.
Experience with Docker or similar containerisation tools.
A self-directed mindset and the ability to investigate unclear technical problems, make sound decisions and move work towards practical solutions.
Strong ownership, debugging and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and spoken English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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eCommerce Teneo Online School is a leading online educational institution offering flexible learning options for students from Grade R to Grade 12. The school provides live online classes and pre-recorded lessons taught by expert teachers, accommodating various learning preferences. Teneo offers a structured curriculum with access to three top examination boards recognized locally and internationally. The school supports an interactive learning environment with resources like lesson recordings, a learning platform, and a Parent App. Students can participate in the Teneo Open Day to explore what makes it South Africa's top online school. Teneo emphasizes high-quality online schooling and aims to unlock the extraordinary potential in every child. Backend Engineer II Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 13 minutes ago 🇪🇪 Estonia – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 🔙 Backend Engineer BigQuery Cloud Docker JavaScript Node.js Postgres Python TypeScript Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, webhooks and integration services.
Develop secure, scalable foundations for multi-tenant education products.
Build and improve integrations with learning platforms, third-party services, AI providers and internal systems.
Design reliable data flows for assessment, feedback, learner activity, reporting and operational workflows.
Build and maintain authentication, authorisation, permissions and audit capabilities appropriate for education products.
Work with PostgreSQL, BigQuery and modern cloud application infrastructure.
Build and deploy containerised services in cloud environments.
Improve reliability, observability, performance and maintainability across backend systems.
Investigate production issues, identify root causes and implement durable fixes.
Work closely with Product and AI Engineers to turn product needs into scalable technical systems.
Engage with education partners where useful to understand real workflows and improve integrations.
Use AI-assisted development tools appropriately while maintaining strong standards for testing, security and code quality.
Write clean, tested and maintainable code. 🎯 Requirements
3+ years of professional backend engineering experience in production environments.
Experience owning backend services, APIs, integrations, webhooks or cloud-based systems beyond narrowly scoped feature delivery.
Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.js, Python or similar modern backend technologies.
Experience with frameworks such as NestJS, FastAPI, Express or similar.
Solid understanding of APIs, authentication, validation, permissions, databases and backend architecture.
Experience with PostgreSQL and modern cloud platforms.
Experience integrating third-party APIs, SaaS platforms or AI services.
Experience with Docker or similar containerisation tools.
A self-directed mindset and the ability to investigate unclear technical problems, make sound decisions and move work towards practical solutions.
Strong ownership, debugging and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and spoken English. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Backend Architect – Golang 🕒 May 14 Point Wild (Formerly Pango Group) 51 - 200 🔒 Cybersecurity ☁️ SaaS 🏢 Enterprise Website LinkedIn All Job Openings VPN Backend Architect leading the backend team in building distributed services for millions of users. Designing secure systems and guiding engineering for a cybersecurity company. 🇪🇪 Estonia – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🔙 Backend Engineer AWS Distributed Systems DNS Docker EC2 Kubernetes Linux Go Senior Software Engineer, Python 🕒 April 8 Codemagic 11 - 50 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Software Engineer developing customer-facing features and backend systems for Codemagic's CI/CD platform. Collaborating with teams to improve mobile app development processes. 🇪🇪 Estonia – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔙 Backend Engineer Cloud Flutter Python Senior Backend Engineer – Product 🕒 March 16 Finom 501 - 1000 💳 Fintech 💸 Finance 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 🇪🇪 Estonia – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔙 Backend Engineer Distributed Systems .NET Senior Golang Engineer 🕒 January 9 CoinsPaid 201 - 500 ₿ Crypto 💳 Fintech 🛍️ eCommerce Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Golang Engineer developing scalable solutions for crypto payment systems while collaborating with a remote team across Europe and beyond. 🇪🇪 Estonia – Remote 💰 Initial Coin Offering on 2021-08 ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔙 Backend Engineer 🗣️🇷🇺 Russian Required Docker Grafana Kafka Kubernetes MySQL Prometheus Go View More Backend Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend engineeringAPIswebhooksTypeScriptNode.jsPythonNestJSFastAPIPostgreSQLDocker

Soft Skills

self-directed mindsetproblem-solvingdebuggingstrong ownershipclear communication