Remote Senior Back-end Software Engineer (Full-Time Contractor)

Description:

• Varsity Tutors is seeking talented Senior Back-end Software Engineers (full-time contractors) in South America to contribute to the company's growth and expansion.
• The company operates in a collaborative environment with Product and Design to create innovative and high-quality learning experiences for students worldwide.
• Engineers at Varsity Tutors actively participate in discussions on building systems and solutions for learners globally.
• The company follows a complete CI/CD software lifecycle and utilizes an evolving services-oriented-architecture hosted in AWS.
• Nerdy, the parent company of Varsity Tutors, is a leading platform for live online learning, leveraging technology like Machine Learning and AI to connect learners with experts across various subjects and formats.

Requirements:

• Experience with Golang or Ruby on Rails.
• Proficiency in deployment systems such as GitHub Actions and AWS CodeDeploy.
• Familiarity with AWS Services like RDS, Lambda, and EC2, as well as the Linux operating system and command-line tools.
• Understanding of OO design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Ability to quickly learn new languages and technologies.
• Appreciation for Nerdy's focus on helping people learn without being distracted by unrelated causes.
• Preferably a Computer Science or related degree.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (USD).
• Fully Remote Position.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household, including 1-1 tutoring hours, on-demand services, and online classes.
• Opportunity to work for a leading U.S.-based learning technology company.
• Chance to contribute to transforming the global learning landscape.
• Fun, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment with ample training and feedback opportunities.