Senior Back End Engineer, Data and Cloud

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Design and develop backend services and systems that support LearnLux’s enterprise SaaS platform.

• Create and manage SQL databases, data pipelines, and data warehouses.

• Conduct parallel AI-assisted coding sessions while delivering across multiple workstreams.

• Build and uphold cloud infrastructure, primarily utilizing GCP.

• Guarantee that systems are secure, reliable, compliant, and scalable.

• Utilize Pulumi or Terraform to maintain consistent and scalable environments.

• Partner with product, design, and data teams to convert requirements into technical solutions.

• Enhance engineering efficiency through automation, AI-driven systems, developer workflows, operations, and internal tooling.

• Support global performance, reliability, and operational excellence.

• Contribute to engineering documentation and promote knowledge sharing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Practical experience with data systems, including SQL databases, data pipelines, and data warehouses.

• Experience in backend engineering, including ownership of scalable production systems in a SaaS context.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts and cloud infrastructure.

• Proficient in Node.js and/or Python.

• Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP, with AWS experience also acceptable.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a startup or similarly fast-paced, resource-constrained environment.

• Knowledge of security and compliance considerations in production systems.

• Experience utilizing automation and AI-driven tools to enhance developer productivity or system efficiency.

• Capability to decompose complex problems and execute within a defined scope.

• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.

• Strong communication skills for technical discussions and project execution.

• Experience contributing to larger architectural initiatives, such as multi-tenancy or platform scaling.

• Background in financial technology or regulated, compliance-heavy enterprise SaaS environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first company structure.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan.

• Mental wellbeing support (Talkspace).

• Financial wellbeing resources (LearnLux).

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• Paid sabbatical after 5 years of service.

• A supportive and inclusive team culture.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth at a rapidly evolving startup at the forefront of financial wellness and technology.