Senior Backend Engineer
EF EdTechNuevo León, Mexico • Boston, Massachusetts, United States • London, England, United Kingdom • Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico • São Paulo, Brazil • Shanghai, Shanghai, China • Zurich, Switzerland • Reykjavik, Iceland
Posted October 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
EF Education First, founded in 1965, is a global leader in international educational programs and culturally rich travel experiences. Offering a range of services including language learning, study abroad, cultural exchange, and online education, EF empowers students to understand and connect with the world. Distinctive in its focus on building greater understanding and breaking down barriers through experiential learning, EF operates across 50 countries and is committed to fostering a more inclusive global community.
Job Description
EF is a multicultural education company with a mission to open the world through education, offering immersive learning programs in multiple countries. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems for EdTech platforms, focusing on performance, reliability, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills in English
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems
- High-level programming language(s) (e.g. Go, Python, Java, Node.js)
- Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- A cloud hosting provider (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
- CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Knowledge of design patterns and system architecture
- Deep knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- Web protocols and networking
- Experience with automated testing
- Strong analytical and design skills
- Ability to mentor peers and guide technical decisions
- Availability to cover on-call
Benefits
- Inclusive and belonging culture
- Opportunities for growth and learning
- Collaborative and dynamic environment
