Apply code quality standards, peer code reviews, Git version control, and automated testing practices
Troubleshoot production issues using logs, metrics, and monitoring, and implementing durable fixes
Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Lead technical design discussions, contribute to architecture decisions, and address technical debt
Improve deployment automation, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD workflows; mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Core Competencies
5+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Node.js and Express
Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
Strong PostgreSQL and SQL skills, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
Strong MongoDB skills, including data modeling and performance optimization
Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and CloudWatch
Familiarity with AWS CDK or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools; experience with unit and integration testing
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of overall professional software development experience, including substantial backend engineering experience
Strong experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs
Deep understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and fault tolerance
Experience with message queues, asynchronous processing, event-driven architecture, and backend design patterns
Experience with Git, code reviews, and modern CI/CD practices
Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex production systems
Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and technical mentoring skills
Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks (FBI/BCI)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, and container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
Experience building microservices and high-availability distributed systems
Experience with Redis or other caching technologies and application observability tools
Experience implementing authentication, authorization, and API security best practices
Ability to work independently, organize competing priorities, and collaborate effectively across teams
Additional Information
Pansophic Learning is committed to building high-quality, scalable backend systems that support innovative education solutions. This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building robust, efficient systems.
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