Forte is an award-winning education technology company focused on improving the quality and accessibility of education and training worldwide.
The company aims to address the issue of poor access to high-quality training, which affects millions globally, especially as technology advances and job displacement increases.
Forte's platform allows funders of workforce development to find and contract with top training providers, track outcomes in real-time, and pay only for effective training.
The company has received numerous awards and is backed by prestigious institutions and investors.
The Senior Backend Engineer will help build and scale Forte's core platform, working closely with the Founder/CEO and a cross-functional team.
Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, building Node.js APIs, managing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring backend systems are scalable and secure.
Requirements:
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience as a backend developer or in a similar software engineering role within SaaS, technology, education, or related sectors is required.
Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems, with a history of collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong expertise in designing and developing APIs using Node.js is essential.
Familiarity with AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions, DynamoDB, and Firestore is required.
Understanding of React and Tailwind CSS to effectively collaborate with the frontend team is necessary.
Experience with NoSQL databases such as DynamoDB, Firestore, or Cosmos DB is needed.
Proficiency with GitHub Actions for setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.
Candidates must be comfortable working Australian business hours and be self-starters who can manage multiple priorities in a remote-first environment.
Cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse teams are highly valued.
Benefits:
The opportunity to make a significant impact by helping individuals access high-quality education and achieve their full potential.
Competitive compensation that includes an equity stake in Forte, which will increase in value as the company grows.
The chance to work with a modern tech stack, including AWS serverless, Firebase, GitHub Actions, React, Tailwind, and NoSQL databases.
A culture that promotes leadership and ownership, empowering employees to do their best work without micro-management.
Flexible working hours that allow for a balance between project advancement and personal time.
Being part of a truly global team that spans four continents.
A transparent company culture with a flat hierarchy, providing visibility across the organization and direct interaction with senior leadership.
Support for professional development with a flexible budget for skill development aligned with individual needs and long-term goals.
