Senior Backend Engineer, Platform | Hybrid | Bengaluru, India

Engineering · Global

Job description

At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.

Degreed India Engineering is looking for an experienced Backend Developer who is excited about architecting and implementing scalable systems to join our team. In this position you will work with the Product Manager, Engineering Manager, and other team members to implement reliable, robust and scalable solutions for external integrations as well add new features, fix bugs, and drive the Degreed product forward. We value individuals who are lifelong learners and passionate about taking new challenges with a continuous improvement mindset.

This role will be based onsite in Bengaluru, India. After an in-office onboarding period, incumbents are expected to be available in office for a few days per week as part of hybrid work model.  Candidates will also be required to travel internationally 1-2 times annually for full company gatherings.

Day In The Life:

  • Own end-to-end implementation of new integrations and/or enhancements to existing integrations
  • Work with the Product Manager and the team in planning and elaborating technical stories for sprint releases
  • Participate in troubleshooting production issues and work with the team to continuously evaluate and improve the quality, reliability and scalability of the Integrations platform
  • Conduct research, build proof-of-concepts, and participate in architecture/design discussions
  • Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to existing engineering processes including deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with your teammates to recommend technology decisions based on data
  • As requested, provide input to the team’s commitments around design, architecture and project estimation.
  • Part of a rotation schedule for after hours or weekend on call support.

Who You Are:

There are only a handful of folks who meet all qualifications. We care more about hiring engineers that have a track record of shipping impactful, quality software than checking all the boxes. So, whether you meet all the qualifications or a partial set, we want to hear from you.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 3+years of software development experience with C#/.NET
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with MS SQL Server
  • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • 3+ years of demonstrated software engineering experience in an agile environment designing, architecting, and implementing robust distributed/scalable systems preferably for a modern SaaS application
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform and/or Amazon Web Service
  • Develop reusable libraries and components to be utilized across various teams and projects.
  • Optimize application performance and reliability through effective design patterns and best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, technical and non-technical.
  • Solution-driven with the ability to understand the big picture
  • Lifelong learner and passionate about discovering new things and taking on new challenges.
  • Candidate must be based in Bangalore

What Sets You Apart

  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience providing technical leadership to an India based remote, distributed team
  • 3+ years of experience mentoring other engineers.
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform
  • Experience with Snowflake, Meltano, and Python
  • Experience with Containers and Serverless architecture
  • Work closely with front-end developers, DevOps, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of back-end services.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate team members and other stakeholders on platform usage and best practices.

At Degreed we value:
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.


Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed offers a range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office. Please check the job details for specifics.

In remote or hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. You’ll need to operate a laptop and remain stationary for extended periods, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive.


Additional Information 

Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We believe in the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.

In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.

 

Fraudulent Recruitment Warning

Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities using the name “Degreed.” Scammers may impersonate Degreed, our website, or our team in recruitment scams. Degreed does not conduct recruitment through WhatsApp, Telegram, or any direct-messaging platforms. Official communication will always come from a Degreed.com email or phone number during the interview process. We do not request sensitive personal or financial information in unsolicited communications, nor do we offer roles requiring upfront payments or promising unrealistic returns. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious recruitment activity.