Backend Engineer II

Job description

Do you meet the profile and are interested in being part of edunext?

You can apply directly via LinkedIn or send us your resume to the following emails: and , with the subject: Backend Engineer II.

Role Description

Design, build, maintain, and optimize robust and scalable technology solutions with high-quality standards.

Contribute technical expertise to the development of backend services and tools that generate value for both the team and clients.

Lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and drive continuous improvements in processes and architecture, with a strong focus on best practices, security, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

1. Design, build, test, debug, support, and maintain software solutions with scalability, extensibility, and maintainability in mind, ensuring compliance with requirements and alignment with established best practices, patterns, and standards.
   
   

2. Develop deep knowledge of the project's technology stack, contributing to design, planning, and architectural decision-making.
   
   

3. Participate in and promote code review processes, providing constructive feedback to elevate collective technical quality and continuously improve practices.
   
   

4. Identify and resolve medium-complexity technical issues, and collaborate in analyzing complex system design or logic challenges.
   
   

5. Lead or contribute to the definition of software projects, focusing on design principles, structural definition, and architectural decisions that ensure long-term solution effectiveness.
   
   

6. Provide technical guidance, resolve blockers, and support team members in problem-solving.
   
   

7. Develop, maintain, and continuously improve test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end, smoke tests, etc.) to ensure solution quality and effectiveness.
   
   

8. Follow, promote, and improve established security practices, with a focus on prevention and proactive monitoring of security issues in current and future projects.
   
   

9. Define, document, and properly share technical documentation for components, systems, integrations, and workflows using available tools.
   
   

10. Provide accurate time estimates for software development tasks.
    
    

11. Stay up to date on emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends relevant to backend development.
    
    

12. Actively participate in training and learning spaces offered by the team or the organization.
    
    

13. Use, propose, and promote the adoption of LLM-based tools to improve workflows, effectiveness, quality, and development speed, following company AI policies.
    
    

Requirements

• Degree in Systems Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related fields.
  
  Non-mandatory if supported by proven backend development experience.
  
  

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Backend Developer, or Fullstack Developer, with strong expertise in Python and Django.
  
  

• Knowledge and experience with CI/CD automation tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Argo CD.
  
  

• Experience in developing and maintaining unit and/or integration tests.
  
  

• Knowledge and experience with Docker.
  
  

• Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases.
  
  

• Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix operating systems.
  
  

• B2 level English proficiency (conversational).
  
  

Soft Skills

* Autonomy

* Teamwork

* Analytical and critical/strategic thinking

* Results- and goal-orientation

* Assertive communication

* Proactivity

* Leadership

* Adaptability to change

What we offer

This is a great opportunity to be part of a top level and skilled team where you can grow your skills and make a positive difference in this world

• Flexible working hours and autonomy

• Fixed-term contract (6 months), renewable to permanent based on performance.
  
  

• 100% remote work.
  
  

• Monthly salary: COP $6,000,000 – $7,500,000 (depending on knowledge and experience).
  
  

Main Benefits

* Work from anywhere

* Complementary health plan

* Mental health benefit (psychotherapy sessions)

* Dedicated time policies for learning

* Performance-based bonus

About us

Since 2013, edunext has taken on the challenge of providing organizations around the world with the best educational technology solutions based on Open edX.

Our Mission

We help organizations around the world deliver high-quality online learning because we believe accessible education transforms lives.

Through our specialized services and products built around the open-source Open edX platform, we collaborate closely with our partners to enable them to deliver impactful learning experiences.

We are driven by a strong commitment to collaboration, quality, and technology.

Our Vision

To help redefine how education is delivered in the digital age by transforming online learning into a seamless, social, personalized, and globally accessible experience, powered by open-source technologies and tools.

We envision a future in which our innovations help shape a world where high-quality education is not only available to everyone but built on open and collaborative platforms tailored to each learner's needs—driving a new era of learning for all, everywhere.

Our culture

Our culture is flexible, with a modern and relaxed work environment.

We value trust, autonomous and responsible work, and open communication.

Headquarters

Our headquarters are in Bogotá, Colombia, but our team is distributed across the United States, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, the Philippines, Argentina, Ecuador and various cities in Colombia.

Required Skill Profession

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