At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Degreed, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming and modernizing the core of our platform. This is an opportunity to not only write code but to help craft the foundational architecture that powers a global company, enabling product teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
You will work closely with a talented team of engineers and cross-functional collaborators to design and implement scalable services that drive customer engagement and business growth. This role challenges you to solve complex problems, optimize performance, and shape strategic initiatives that directly impact the future of learning and workforce development.
If you are passionate about building high-impact systems, thrive in an innovative environment, and want to leave your mark on the technology of a forward-thinking organization, this is the perfect role for you.
Key Skills
C# Proficiency: Advanced expertise in developing robust, scalable backend services and APIs using C#. (8+ years of experience required)
Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, analyzing and resolving complex technical challenges while aligning solutions with business goals.
Modular System Design: Skilled in creating modular components to enhance maintainability, scalability, and system flexibility.
Library Development: Expertise in developing reusable libraries to standardize functionality and improve development efficiency.
Logging and Monitoring: Strong experience in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., ELK stack, Datadog) to ensure reliability and visibility.
Event-Driven Architecture: Hands-on experience with event-driven patterns (e.g., Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, Kafka) for building scalable backend systems.
Authentication and Authorization: Deep knowledge of RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) and enhancing secure, efficient access management.
Agile Methodologies: Experience working in agile environments, with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and sprint cycles.
Cloud Expertise: Practical experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments such as Google Cloud or Azure.
Key Responsibilities
Full Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in all stages of software development, from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Research and Design: Conduct research, build proof-of-concepts, and actively contribute to architecture and design discussions.
Technical Communication: Clearly articulate complex features and systems to stakeholders and team members.
Sprint Planning: Collaborate with Product Managers to plan and elaborate on technical stories for sprint releases.
Production Troubleshooting: Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues while driving improvements in system reliability and scalability.
Data-Driven Decisions: Collaborate with teammates to make informed technology recommendations based on data.
Technology Leadership: Contribute to team commitments on design, architecture, and project estimation.
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At Degreed we value
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.
Degreed offers a range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office. Please check the job details for specifics.
In remote or hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. You’ll need to operate a laptop and remain stationary for extended periods, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive.We believe in the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.
In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
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