At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead backend architecture and API development for Coursera’s Monetization team.
- Company: Join Coursera, a leader in online education with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on data-driven decisions and technical leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by building scalable systems that enhance learning worldwide.
- Qualifications: 7+ years in software engineering with expertise in Java and microservices.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
Lead backend architecture and API development for Coursera’s Monetization team, using Java and distributed data technologies. Choose remote, office, or hybrid work. As a Staff Software Developer, you’ll own technical initiatives spanning service architecture, product APIs, and data modeling. You’ll build backend systems at scale with Java, MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL, Kafka, and microservices. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, product collaboration, and data-informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical initiatives across Coursera’s Monetization team
- Design scalable backend systems, infrastructure, and microservices
- Develop product APIs and model application data
- Monitor services and test APIs for performance
- Use experiments and metrics to shape product changes
Requirements:
- Seven or more years in software engineering
- Experience designing highly scaled, performant microservices
- Background with API, system, and data architecture
- Experience with Java, MySQL, Kafka, or related technologies
- Experience using metrics for technical and product decisions
Apply your backend engineering, technical design, and experimentation expertise to Coursera’s Monetization products and services.
Staff Backend Software Developer Monetization in Toronto employer: Coursera
At Coursera, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Lead Software Test Engineer, you will not only contribute to enhancing the quality of digital learning for millions but also benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that values your expertise. Join us in our mission to transform education while enjoying the unique advantage of working in a dynamic tech hub.
