Backend (Node.js) Integrations Engineer - LMS / LTI

Our client is building the next generation of AI-powered learning technology, helping educational institutions deliver more personalized and effective learning experiences. As their platform continues to grow, they are expanding the engineering team with a Backend Engineer who will own the critical systems connecting their AI learning platform with leading Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas, Brightspace (D2L), Moodle, and Blackboard.

This is a high-impact, high-ownership role focused on designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers seamless integration between customer LMS environments and the company's platform. You will work on authentication, LTI standards, API integrations, data synchronization, and scalable backend services that enable the secure exchange of users, courses, enrollments, assignments, and learning content.

Their engineering team values ownership, technical excellence, and pragmatic problem solving. They are looking for someone who enjoys building reliable backend systems, solving complex integration challenges, and collaborating across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

As a Backend Engineer, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain integrations with major LMS platforms, including Canvas, Brightspace (D2L), Moodle, Blackboard, and others;
• Own LTI launch flows, LMS authentication, API permissions, and customer-specific integration configurations;
• Develop scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript to synchronize LMS data with the company's platform;
• Design and maintain data models using PostgreSQL and Neo4j;
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues involving OAuth, SAML, JWT, LTI 1.3, APIs, and data mapping;
• Improve system reliability through enhanced observability, logging, monitoring, and internal support tooling;
• Collaborate closely with Product, Customer Success, and Engineering teams to onboard new educational institutions and ensure successful LMS integrations;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the backend architecture and integration infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• Strong commercial experience building backend applications with Node.js and TypeScript;
• Proven experience developing and maintaining third-party API integrations;
• Experience working with relational and/or graph databases, particularly PostgreSQL and Neo4j;
• Solid understanding of authentication and authorization technologies, including OAuth, JWT, SAML, and LTI 1.3;
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of complex technical systems;
• At least Upper-intermediate English (B2) or higher.

Nice to Have:

• Experience integrating with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Brightspace (D2L), Moodle, Blackboard, or similar platforms;
• Background in EdTech, Higher Education, or multi-tenant SaaS products;
• Experience working with background jobs, message queues, monitoring platforms, or cloud infrastructure;
• Familiarity with modern backend architecture, distributed systems, and scalable integration services.

We offer:

• Competitive market salary;
• Fully remote work environment;
• Flexible working hours with collaboration across international teams;
• Paid vacation and holidays;
• Opportunity to work on an innovative AI-driven product transforming education;
• A collaborative, highly skilled international engineering team;
• Challenging technical problems, significant ownership, and excellent opportunities for professional growth.