Senior Backend Engineer II - Remote

Overview

Degreed is the upskilling platform that fuels growth and innovation through lifelong learning. We bring together everything you need to learn and advance: LMSs, courses, videos, articles, projects, and real-world skill insights, matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, role, and goals.

For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, driving both individual and company success.

We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. 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!

In Short

• Modernize and evolve the foundation of Degreed’s global platform.
• Influence platform architecture and enable product teams to ship faster.
• Collaborate across squads to solve complex technical challenges.
• Drive innovation that powers real impact for users and business.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Build proof-of-concepts and lead architectural design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and advocate for best practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in backend engineering.
• Strong proficiency in C# for building scalable backend services and APIs.
• Experience with event-driven architecture using tools like Azure Service Bus, Kafka, or Event Grid.
• Skilled in system modularization and reusable library development.
• Proficient in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting.
• Familiarity with frontend tools like TypeScript, Tailwind, and Angular is a plus.
• Understanding of authentication and compliance frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in agile environments with shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being.
• Flexible work arrangements tailored to each role.
• Opportunities for continuous development of skills.
• Inclusive and adaptable work environment.
• Values diversity and collaboration.