Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech (Learning Systems & Integrations)

Talenzon group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company seeks a Senior Backend Platform Engineer to design and build scalable backend services for their digital learning platforms in London. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in backend engineering, RESTful API design, and cloud systems. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance educational services. Excellent communication skills and collaboration on-site are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend engineering, with expertise in Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Ability to design scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-hosted production systems.
• Understanding of authentication and data security.
• On-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend services for EdTech platforms.
• Develop and maintain APIs for learning management systems.
• Integrate third-party tools via REST APIs and webhooks.
• Optimize database performance and high availability.
• Integrate third-party educational tools via REST APIs and webhooks.
• Deploy and monitor backend services on cloud infrastructure.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and reliability best practices.

Skills

Backend engineering (Java, Python, Node.js)

RESTful APIs design

Microservice architectures

Relational and NoSQL databases

Cloud-hosted production systems

Data security

Strong communication skills

Node.js

Tools

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud

Microsoft Azure

Job description

# Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech (Learning Systems & Integrations),February 15, 2026### Job Description**Location:** London, UK **Work Model:** On-site **Role Type:** Full-TimeWe are looking for a **Senior Backend Platform Engineer** with strong experience in scalable backend systems and API architecture to join our client’s on-site team in London. This role focuses on building and scaling the core backend infrastructure that powers digital learning platforms, student management systems, and real-time educational services. You will work closely with product, frontend, and data teams to deliver secure, high-performance systems supporting large-scale education environments.---### **What You’ll Do*** Design and build scalable backend services supporting modern EdTech platforms* Develop and maintain APIs powering learning management systems, student workflows, and assessment tools* Build microservices handling authentication, course delivery, progress tracking, and analytics* Optimise database performance and ensure high availability for large educational datasets* Integrate third-party educational tools and LMS platforms via REST APIs and webhooks* Deploy and monitor backend services on cloud infrastructure such as **Amazon Web Services**, **Google Cloud**, or **Microsoft Azure*** Implement logging, monitoring, and reliability best practices* Collaborate on system architecture, scalability planning, and security design---### **What We’re Looking For**#### **Required Skills & Experience*** Strong experience in backend engineering (Java, Python, Node.js, or similar)* Experience designing scalable RESTful APIs and microservice architectures* Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases* Experience working with cloud-hosted production systems* Understanding of authentication, data security, and high-availability design* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate on-site with cross-functional teams---#### **Nice to Have*** Experience working with Learning Management Systems or education platforms* Familiarity with standards such as LTI, SCORM, or xAPI* Experience building real-time services (notifications, live classrooms, collaboration tools)* Exposure to event-driven architectures and message queues* Previous experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments---**Location:** London, UK **Work Model:** On-site **Role Type:** Full-TimeLocation,Experience levelMid–Senior level## Work Location