Senior Backend Software Engineer

Company Description When you join Cobalt Streamworks, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Cobalt Streamworks has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world: Cobalt Streamworks Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Cobalt Streamworks is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. Job Description As a member of the GRaF (Grading and Feedback) team, the purpose of this role is to build and maintain services related to grading and feedback functionality. The Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems using AWS Lambda and related technologies. This role is critical in developing and optimizing our serverless architecture. Cross functionally this role will interface mainly with QA, Product, UX and Support. Responsibilities: Architect and develop robust, scalable backend services using AWS Lambda. Design / implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems. Optimize existing services for improved performance and cost-efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with github actions Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments. Continue to grow and learn as a developer. Qualifications 5+ years of experience in backend development. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language suitable for AWS Lambda (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js) Java strongly preferred. Experience with AWS services, particularly Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Solid understanding of serverless architecture principles and best practices. Experience with microservices design patterns and event-driven architectures. Proficiency in modern version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Additional Information The expected annual base salary range for this position is: $112,125/year to $186,875/year . This position is bonus eligible. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered. Total Rewards @ Cobalt Streamworks At Cobalt Streamworks, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates. In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. Our Values underpin everything we do. Customer Centric: Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do. Passion for Learning: We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe. Integrity: Integrity is the heartbeat of Cobalt Streamworks—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors. Action & Ownership: We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard. One Team: We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes. Global Mindset: We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The wo