Backend Django Software Engineer
SchooLinks🇺🇸In-Person$95K–$145K/yri3h ago
Summary
Backend Django Software Engineer at SchooLinks, a venture-backed ed-tech company, developing and maintaining backend systems for a suite of 80+ student and school staff tools focused on post-secondary planning and college application management.
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain Django-based backend services and APIs; collaborate with frontend engineers and product teams to deliver scalable solutions for educational technology platforms.
Skills & Tools: Proficiency in Django, Python, and relational databases; experience with REST API design, software architecture, and cloud deployment; strong problem-solving and collaborative communication skills.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent professional experience); 2-4 years of professional backend development experience, preferably with Django or similar Python frameworks.
Location: Not specified (likely US-based or remote; SchooLinks is US-headquartered)
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is $110,000 – $160,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.
Job Description
SchooLinks is a venture-backed ed-tech company that is changing how students explore and pursue their post-high school goals. We have a suite of over 80 tools for students and school staff including college application management, course planning, fina...