At Liaison, we’ve helped higher education institutions build better, more diverse classes for three decades. You may recognize us as the company behind the Centralized Application Service (CAS), Enrollment Marketing services and platform (EMP), SlideRoom, Time2Track, TargetX (CRM) and Othot.

Everything we do is focused on taking that proven success and expanding its scope and scale. Over 31,000 programs on more than 1,000 campuses see us as a forward-thinking partner integral to meeting their total enrollment goals — and we’re building the data- and mission-driven team that will reinforce our role for decades to come.

Summary:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer who is enthusiastic about developing and expanding high-traffic, high-availability web applications. The ideal candidate should possess a strong passion for creating clean, maintainable, and thoroughly tested code. Working as part of a team, they will actively contribute to finding solutions that strike a balance between performance, cost, and quality. Previous experience in writing code for a 24x7 commercial service is highly desirable.

Our technology stack primarily consists of Python/Django, Javascript, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch. Our deployments are hosted on AWS.

Responsibilities:

• Build robust and performant user-facing web applications in Python/Django to support high-traffic websites.
• Develop APIs to cater to various platforms such as mobile apps, web UIs, webhooks, and data ingestion applications.
• Create and implement new features and functionalities to improve user experience and increase engagement.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure efficient response to business requirements and deliver high-quality software.
• Deliver high-quality code that is responsive, accessible, and mobile-friendly, following automated test/build/deploy practices.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of practical experience with Django.
• Proficiency in our core language: Python.
• Familiarity with, or a strong interest in learning, our core technologies: Django, Wagtail, PostgreSQL, and ElasticSearch.
• Willingness to delve into and efficiently work in every aspect of our technology stack.