Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech (Learning Systems & Integrations)

# Senior Backend Platform Engineer – EdTech (Learning Systems & Integrations),February 15, 2026### Job Description**Location:** London, UK **Work Model:** On-site **Role Type:** Full-TimeWe 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.—### **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 NoSQL 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—**Location:** London, UK **Work Model:** On-site **Role Type:** Full-TimeLocation,Experience levelMid–Senior level## Work Location#J-18808-Ljbffr…