Backend Software Engineer

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $82.00/hr

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading brands.

Job Summary

We’re looking to hire a Backend Software Engineer (AI) for a global leader in digital learning and education technology. You’ll work on high-impact AI-enabled applications, helping design, build, and maintain robust backend systems that power next-generation learning experiences. This is a remote, 6-month contract with the potential for extension.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of AI-powered platforms and tools.

Build backend systems and APIs supporting scalable web applications.

Integrate Generative AI capabilities into new and existing applications.

Collaborate with product, SRE, and leadership teams to design and deploy secure, high-performance solutions.

Implement CI/CD best practices for reliable and efficient release pipelines.

Mentor junior developers and contribute to an inclusive, high-performing engineering culture.

Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards.

Stay current with emerging AI and cloud technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering (80% backend / 20% frontend).

Proficiency in Python or Java for backend development.

Hands on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.

Familiarity with TypeScript or Angular for frontend development.

Experience working with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.

Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services (AWS preferred).

Excellent problem solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus Skills

Experience with AI services (Azure AI, OpenAI, or Amazon Bedrock).

Knowledge of Copilot integration or similar AI assisted development tools.

Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, Slack, and Zoom.

Top Skills

TypeScript / Angular (Frontend)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Program

eLearning & Ongoing Training

Education Reimbursement

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

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