Senior Fullstack Engineer II (Edtech)

TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Engineer II (Edtech): Building and maintaining fullstack web infrastructure for an educational platform with an accent on designing and optimizing web applications, APIs, and databases. Focus on leading complex technical projects, driving engineering excellence, and shaping the technical direction of the platform.

Location: Must be based in Continental US, Hawaii, or Canada

Salary: $165,446 - $186,126 USD / $223,568 - $251,514 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit on a mission to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere, reaching millions of students monthly with high-quality instructional and practice resources.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain fullstack web applications and services for educators and families.
• Lead complex technical projects from conception through launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Drive engineering excellence by writing clean, testable, well-documented code and championing best practices.
• Participate in technical planning and architecture decisions to shape the platform's long-term direction.

Requirements

• 7+ years of fullstack web development experience with proficiency in modern web frameworks.
• Ability to drive initiatives from concept through launch, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with Vue.js or React, and TypeScript or JavaScript to build scalable web applications.
• Extensive backend development experience building RESTful APIs and server-side applications, with understanding of architecture, authentication, and security.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain complex, testable software systems with high standards for readability and automated testing.

Nice to have

• Experience with C++ and understanding of native mobile development workflows.
• Experience building educational apps and tools for kids or educators.
• Prior experience in a startup or small team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and ample paid time off.
• Remote-first culture that caters to your time zone with flexibility.
• Generous parental leave and an exceptional team that trusts you.
• Opportunity to contribute to a deeply meaningful mission and high-impact products in education.
• Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life) and 401(k) + 4% matching.