Back-End Software Engineer – Join Our Remote Talent Community (Not a Current Opening)

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Qualifications:

Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java., Experience designing APIs and microservices in cloud-native environments., Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and message queuing., Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), containers (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable back-end systems for educational applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, and DevOps.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and communicate trade-offs effectively.
  • Contribute to the development of APIs and microservices in a cloud-native environment.

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Job description

Back-End Software Engineer – Join Our Remote Talent Community (Not a Current Opening)

Location:
Remote – United States
Type: Expression of Interest


About Securly
Securly is the #1 trusted innovator in student wellness, safety, and engagement, supporting over 20 million students across 20,000+ schools globally. Our engineering teams operate at the scale of top SaaS providers—processing over 1.1 billion web requests and 54TB of data daily—delivering secure, high-performance infrastructure to protect and support students in real time.

Recognized in the EdTech Top 40 Report and named a consistent Top Place to Work, Securly’s back-end engineers are at the heart of our mission to deliver reliable, scalable, and impactful solutions for K–12 education.


Join Our Remote Talent Community
Note: This is not an active job opening.

We’re always interested in connecting with back-end engineers who thrive in high-scale, high-impact environments and bring strong systems thinking to distributed, cloud-based architectures.

By joining our Remote Talent Community, you’ll be considered for future back-end roles and prioritized when aligned openings become available.


What We Look For in Future Back-End Engineer Hires

We regularly seek professionals with:

  • Strong proficiency in modern programming languages such as Golang, Python, or Java

  • Experience designing APIs and microservices in cloud-native environments

  • Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and message queuing

  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), containers (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)

  • Comfort with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring tools

Bonus points for experience in privacy, security, or real-time data processing at scale.


Who You Are

  • A systems thinker who builds for scale, performance, and reliability

  • Skilled at problem-solving and communicating trade-offs in architecture discussions

  • Comfortable working in a remote-first team across engineering, product, and DevOps

  • Motivated by building back-end systems that have real-world educational impact

  • Excited to work on infrastructure that supports the safety and well-being of millions of students


Why Join Securly (When the Time Comes)

If and when a relevant role opens, our full-time team members enjoy:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with matching contribution

  • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

  • Unlimited PTO, 13 company-paid holidays (U.S.), and a 1-week paid winter break

  • $1,000 annual stipend for professional development

  • A remote-first culture built on trust, flexibility, and impact


How to Apply
To express interest, submit your resume and complete the short application. We include a few key questions designed to help you highlight your background and share why you’d be a strong fit for future opportunities.

This is your chance to tell us more about:

  • Your back-end development experience and tech stack preferences

  • The types of systems, APIs, or data pipelines you enjoy building

  • The kind of back-end engineering role you'd be most excited to explore

By applying, you’ll be added to our Talent Community and considered for future, 100% remote-based openings that align with your skills and goals. #LI-REMOTE

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Experience

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English
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Other Skills

  • Systems Thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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