Senior Backend Software Engineer

Colossyan; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An education technology company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop robust software solutions. This remote position requires a strong background in PHP or Java, and familiarity with modern software design principles. Collaboration and communication skills are key as you'll work closely with product teams to deliver impactful features. Join us to transform education for the better!

Qualifikationen

• Experience building and maintaining production-grade software.
• Understanding of modular systems and clean abstractions.
• Analyzing and designing for failure.

Aufgaben

• Design and build robust product features.
• Collaborate with product and design teams.
• Write clear and maintainable code.
• Participate in architectural discussions.
• Contribute to system performance and security.

Kenntnisse

Backend engineering background in PHP or Java

Product-engineering mindset

Solid grasp of software design

Familiarity with asynchronous processing

Commitment to testing and quality

Clear communication skills

Experience with modern development environments

Ability to thrive in an iterative environment

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms like AWS

Jobbeschreibung

Location

Europe

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

Technology Engineering

At MyEdSpace, we find the best teachers on the planet and empower them to become the most inspiring, tech-enabled educators, able to reach the students who need them most – wherever they are, whatever their means.

Because we believe that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of geography or socioeconomic background, to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future.

We achieve this by combining top teaching talent with cutting-edge technology, delivering engaging lessons and offering meaningful support to students and their families.

Our vision is ambitious: to revolutionize education, empower millions of students globally, and provide high-quality learning opportunities that transform lives.

We have just completed our Series A from top-tier investors and are ready to scale - we want you to lead the charge with us.

If you’re a top-performer, incredibly ambitious, and excited to redefine an industry on a societal level and make a real impact on the world - we’d love to hear from you.

The Practical Bits

Job Title: Backend Software Engineer

Hiring Manager: VP of Engineering

Location: We are open to candidates being based in the UK, or in Europe (+/- 2 hours GMT)

Contract Type: Permanent employee or employer of record (depending on location)

Salary: Competitive + bonus

The Role

We’re hiring engineers who care about building great products and well‑structured systems - whether your strengths lie in backend, frontend, or both. You can go deep in your specialty or work across the stack - what matters is your ability to reason about problems, make smart trade‑offs, and collaborate well.

You’ll help shape a collaborative engineering culture grounded in technical depth, product thinking, and thoughtful design. We’re building both the system and the team that will take us to the next stage - and you’ll have a real say in how we get there.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong backend engineering background, PHP or Java, with experience building and maintaining production‑grade software (we’re open to all levels — what matters is the impact you’ve had)
• A product‑engineering mindset: you care about why something is built, not just how
• Solid grasp of software design: modular systems, clean abstractions, thoughtful trade‑offs
• Familiarity with asynchronous processing, eventual consistency, and how to design for failure
• A strong commitment to testing, quality, and writing code that others can understand and build on
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach — we work in a remote‑first, async‑friendly environment
• You’ve worked in modern development environments — version control, CI/CD pipelines, Docker‑based setups, and cloud platforms like AWS are familiar territory
• You thrive in an iterative environment where fast feedback, continuous learning, and course correction are part of the process — not signs of failure

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and build robust, maintainable product features — from backend APIs to frontend interactions
• Collaborate closely with product and design to shape and deliver user‑facing functionality
• Write code that’s clear, testable, and built with long‑term maintainability in mind
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help define technical direction as we scale
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and shared decision‑making
• Own your work beyond shipping: you’ll help monitor, improve, and support what you build
• Contribute to the performance, reliability, and security of the system as it grows

Our Hiring Process

We aim to keep the process efficient, transparent, and focused on mutual fit.

1. CV Screening

   Your application will be reviewed by one of our engineers to assess your technical foundation, relevant experience, and overall alignment with the role.

2. Screening Call

   A short conversation to get to know each other better.

   You’ll learn more about MyEdSpace and how we work, while we’ll explore what motivates you, how you like to collaborate, and whether our ways of working align.

3. Coding Exercise

   A take‑home or live session designed to assess practical engineering skills — architecture, clean code, testing, and problem‑solving.

   Alternatively, it’s your call: you can choose to do a pair programming exercise instead. In that case, it will be merged with the technical interview, and the combined step will take a bit longer.

4. Technical Interview

   A deep dive into your engineering approach — exploring past projects, technical decisions, and systems thinking. This session is typically joined by two engineers (or a Tech Lead and the Hiring Manager).

5. Culture & Collaboration Interview

   A closing conversation to ensure strong alignment with our values and ways of working.

Note: You may choose to do a pair programming exercise. In that case, steps 3 and 4 will be combined

✨ Our values

PUT INTEGRITY FIRST Honesty matters. Tell the truth, and be straight‑up. Be transparent and do the right thing. This builds respect and reliability for our students, families and team members.

KNOW YOUR COORDINATES Understand where you are and where you want to get to. Know your strengths and acknowledge your gaps. Think from first principles. Question things, and never pretend to know what you don't.

RAISE THE BAR Own it and get it done. Do better. Iterate quickly and seek feedback. Deliver real value. Be excellent and lift others up. Share learnings and help your teammates improve.

LOVE TO BE WRONG Push boundaries. Be outside your comfort zone. Naturally you'll get some things wrong and that's okay. Embrace feedback. Learn from it and get closer to excellence.

WIN TOGETHER To achieve our mission, we have to work together. We all have a role to play, so help each other get there. We’re stronger as a team so inspire, support and respect each other.

🙋 Why you’ll love working here

We’re a team on a mission to transform education for the better. Joining MES means you’ll be part of something ambitious, fast‑moving, and full of purpose. Here’s what you can expect:

• The chance to make a real impact: your work directly shapes the future of education.
• A fast‑paced and high‑growth environment where ideas move quickly and careers accelerate.
• A collaborative, supportive culture: we’re head quartered in the UK, but we’re a global team with colleagues in 15+ countries, bringing a rich mix of perspectives and energy.