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Back-end Engineer

Woolf enables institutions, educators, and entrepreneurs to launch accredited degree programs, making high-quality education more accessible globally.
Ukraine
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
Education · AI

Description For Back-end Engineer

Woolf is revolutionizing higher education by creating a platform that enables the launch of accredited degree programs globally. As a Backend Engineer at Woolf, you'll be part of a mission-driven team building the future of education. The role combines traditional backend engineering with AI integration, using tools like Gemini and Vertex AI alongside Node.js and tRPC. You'll work on scalable backend services, optimize APIs, and maintain cloud infrastructure on GCP.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a meaningful impact on global education. You'll be joining a remote-first, globally distributed team backed by leading Silicon Valley investors. The role requires strong technical skills in backend development, database optimization, and cloud platforms, combined with the ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

The tech stack includes modern tools and platforms: Node.js with tRPC for server-side development, GCP services including Cloud Run and Kubernetes for infrastructure, and various databases like Spanner, PostgreSQL, and BigQuery. You'll be working as an independent contractor with the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to a platform that's making high-quality education more accessible than ever.

This is an ideal opportunity for a backend engineer who wants to combine technical excellence with meaningful impact, working at the intersection of education technology and AI innovation. The role offers significant growth potential within a fast-growing company that's defining a new category in higher education.

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Responsibilities For Back-end Engineer

  • Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable backend services using Node.js and tRPC
  • Optimize APIs and databases for performance, scalability, and security
  • Evaluate and implement solutions that align with technical and product goals
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to shape roadmap priorities
  • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a cloud-native environment

Requirements For Back-end Engineer

Node.js
Redis
PostgreSQL
  • Experience developing and scaling backend systems, preferably in AI or data-heavy environments
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (ideally GCP) and containerized environments
  • Strong skills in debugging and optimizing distributed systems and APIs
  • Solid understanding of database design and performance tuning
  • Effective communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • A proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to take full ownership of projects
  • Openness to learning new technologies and adapting quickly to changing priorities
  • A focus on clean, maintainable code and delivering high-impact features

Benefits For Back-end Engineer

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Global impact working with education leaders
  • Growth potential in a fast-growing company
  • Innovative culture backed by top investors

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