Senior Full Stack Engineer – Education Technology (React + Python)

About the Project

Our Customer is building next-generation Platforms designed for educational district Superintendents. The platform aims to help education leaders enhance their decision-making, leadership, and operational effectiveness, ultimately improving student outcomes at scale.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js
  
  
  
• Backend: Python (FastAPI/Django preferred)
  
  
  
• AI/LLM Integration: OpenAI API
  
  
  
• Database: PostgreSQL
  
  
  
• DevOps: Docker, CI/CD (GitHub Actions or similar), cloud-based deployment (AWS/GCP)

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to lead in designing and developing the platform's core features. You’ll work closely with product and AI teams, make key technical decisions, and mentor a Mid-Level Full-Stack Engineer.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who thrives on impact and ownership and is passionate about using technology to drive systemic improvements in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of features.
  
  
  
• Architect scalable front-end and back-end components.
  
  
  
• Integrate AI-driven features using OpenAI models.
  
  
  
• Collaborate with product, AI, and design teams to align technical vision with educational impact.
  
  
  
• Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor a mid-level engineer.
  
  
  
• Drive architectural and tooling decisions, including performance and security.
  
  
  
• Ensure code quality through testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
  
  
  
• Contribute to shaping the product roadmap from a technical perspective.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-stack experience (React + Python).
  
  
  
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, authentication flows (OAuth2/JWT), and modern state management (Redux, etc.).
  
  
  
• Experience with OpenAI APIs or other LLM integration (prompt engineering, embedding, etc.).
  
  
  
• Solid understanding of SQL and ORM tools.
  
  
  
• Familiarity with LMS systems and educational platforms is a strong plus.
  
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership or mentoring.
  
  
  
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  
  
  
• Passion for improving education and societal impact.

Nice to Have

• Experience with LMSs.
  
  
  
• Experience with FastAPI.
  
  
  
• Background in analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools.
  
  
  
• Understanding of FERPA, COPPA, or other educational data regulations.
  
  
  
• Prior experience working on tools for district-level education stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Mission-driven work with social impact.
  
  
  
• Collaborative, remote-first culture.
  
  
  
• Competitive compensation.
  
  
  
• Opportunities to define architecture and influence product strategy.