Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech; Learning Systems & Integrations

# Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech (Learning Systems & Integrations),February 15, 2026###

Job Description
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* Location:

** London, UK  
** Work Model:
** On-site  
** Role Type:
** Full-Time We 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.

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** 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 No

SQL 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--
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* Location:

** London, UK   
** Work Model:
** On-site   
** Role Type:
** Full-Time Location,Experience level

Mid–Senior level## Work Location