About the Role
Senior Backend Engineer II
US Remote
At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. 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.
About the Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer on our dynamic Platform Services team at Degreed, you will be at the forefront of transforming and modernizing the core of our platform, directly impacting the way we build, scale, and innovate. This isn’t just about writing code; it’s about crafting the future architecture that powers a global company and empowers product teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. In this role, you’ll work hand-in-hand with talented engineers and collaborate across teams to design and implement high-impact, scalable services that push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll have the chance to tackle complex challenges, optimize system performance, and influence strategic initiatives that drive customer engagement and business growth. If you thrive in an environment where your contributions lead to real, tangible results and you’re excited about building the backbone of a next-generation platform, this is your opportunity to make your mark. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of Degreed’s technology and empowering innovation on a global scale.
Key Skills
- C# Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of C# for developing robust, scalable backend services and APIs;
- Collaboration and Problem-Solving: Effectively works with cross-functional teams to communicate, analyze, and resolve complex issues, delivering impactful solutions aligned with business goals;
- Modular System Design: Expertise in transforming systems into modular components, enhancing maintainability, scalability, and overall system flexibility;
- Library Development: Proficient in building reusable libraries that standardize functionality and optimize development efficiency across teams;
- Logging and Monitoring: Skilled in implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., ELK stack, Datadog) to ensure service reliability and visibility;
- Event-Driven Architecture: Familiarity with event-driven patterns (e.g., Azure Service bus, Azure Event grid, Kafka) to build scalable and responsive backend systems.
- Authentication and Authorization: In-depth experience simplifying and enhancing RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for secure and efficient access management;
- Agile Methodologies: Experienced in working within agile environments, adapting quickly to changing requirements and sprint cycles;
- Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments (e.g., Google, Azure) for scalable and resilient solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage in all software development stages, from conceptualization to deployment;
- Conduct research, build proof-of-concepts, and participate in architecture/design discussions;
- Effectively communicate complex features and systems in detail;
- Work with the Product Manager and the team in planning and elaborating technical stories for sprint releases;
- Participate in troubleshooting production issues and work with the team to continuously evaluate and improve the quality, reliability and scalability of the platform;
- Collaborate with your teammates to recommend technology decisions based on data;
- Provide input to the team’s commitments around design, architecture and project estimation.