Senior Backend Engineer (Encourage for Educators)

Encoura is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Encourage for Educators team, focusing on modernizing and expanding their suite of educational technology products. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in GraphQL, NodeJS, and various database technologies. The position offers a clear growth path, starting from learning the tech stack to eventually providing technical leadership and building robust products.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of software development experience, with specific expertise in backend technologies including GraphQL, NodeJS, and database management. They'll work in a distributed team environment, contributing to architecture decisions while mentoring others. The role requires strong technical skills across the full stack, though focusing on backend development, with experience in Python, Docker, and modern web technologies.

Encoura, established in 1972, has evolved to become a leading provider of technology solutions for higher education, serving over 2,000 institutions. Their platform combines research, data science, and strategic enrollment services, making this an opportunity to impact education technology at scale. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401k matching, and paid parental leave, within a mission-driven culture focused on connecting students with educational opportunities.

Working remotely, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in agile development processes, and have the opportunity to shape the architecture of educational technology solutions. This role is perfect for a senior engineer who is passionate about education technology and wants to make a meaningful impact while working with modern tech stack and best practices.