Senior Software Engineer (Contract, Remote)
EQL EdtechAustralia1 day ago
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🚀Senior Software Engineer (Contract, Remote)
EQL Edtech is recruiting on behalf of a foundation-backed initiative driving a high‑impact global edtech platform that already reaches millions of learners worldwide, with ambitions to scale to tens of millions by 2030.
The platform is at a pivotal stage: currently desktop-first and feature-light, it needs to evolve into a mobile-native, AI-powered solution that can deliver world-class learning experiences in diverse environments, including low-connectivity regions.
This is a unique opportunity to combine startup pace with global impact, working directly with an expert in the future of work, AI, and entrepreneurship to accelerate usability, scalability, and innovation.
💡 The Role: Senior Software Engineer
We're seeking a hands-on, startup-minded Senior Software Engineer to lead the next phase of this platform's evolution. This is a 3-month contract designed as a test engagement—with strong potential for extension or even a full-time role if there's a great fit.
You'll be at the forefront of:
✅ What You'll Bring
🌟 Why This Role?
EQL Edtech is the exclusive recruitment partner for this role. If you're ready to code for global impact and thrive in a fast-moving, high-standard environment, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today and help redefine the future of digital education
- Contract: 3 months (extendable, with potential for full-time hire)
- Location: Remote (start ASAP)
EQL Edtech is recruiting on behalf of a foundation-backed initiative driving a high‑impact global edtech platform that already reaches millions of learners worldwide, with ambitions to scale to tens of millions by 2030.
The platform is at a pivotal stage: currently desktop-first and feature-light, it needs to evolve into a mobile-native, AI-powered solution that can deliver world-class learning experiences in diverse environments, including low-connectivity regions.
This is a unique opportunity to combine startup pace with global impact, working directly with an expert in the future of work, AI, and entrepreneurship to accelerate usability, scalability, and innovation.
💡 The Role: Senior Software Engineer
We're seeking a hands-on, startup-minded Senior Software Engineer to lead the next phase of this platform's evolution. This is a 3-month contract designed as a test engagement—with strong potential for extension or even a full-time role if there's a great fit.
You'll be at the forefront of:
- Transforming the platform into a mobile-native experience (iOS & Android)
- Integrating AI-powered features (e.g., tutoring/study mode using ChatGPT)
- Elevating UX, performance, and scalability to meet the needs of millions of learners
- React/JavaScript development: usability + performance improvements
- AI-powered feature prototyping (study/tutoring modes)
- Repo & CI/CD management (migrations, PRs, disciplined code review)
- Cross-team coordination: turning technical updates into clear, concise debriefs
- Roadmap alignment: DevOps board management, sandbox vs production deployments
- Optimisation for low-connectivity environments
- 30 days: Local environment setup + first tangible UX improvements
- 60 days: Multiple UX fixes + mobile-native development underway
- 90 days: Stable UX baseline (auth, navigation, performance) + 2-3 AI features shipped, including AI Study Mode
✅ What You'll Bring
- 5-7+ years of hands-on coding experience
- Deep expertise in React + JavaScript
- Proven experience shipping AI-powered features into production
- Background in fast-paced, high-standard tech cultures (Google, GitHub, Stripe, Cloudflare, Meta, etc.)
- Clear, proactive communication skills and the ability to thrive in lean, agile teams
🌟 Why This Role?
- Impact at scale: Shape a high‑impact global edtech initiative set to reach tens of millions of learners
- Startup pace, global mission: Collaborate with an expert in AI and entrepreneurship to bring Silicon Valley speed to a transformative education platform
- Career-defining exposure: Blend cutting-edge AI, mobile-first development, and global edtech transformation
EQL Edtech is the exclusive recruitment partner for this role. If you're ready to code for global impact and thrive in a fast-moving, high-standard environment, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today and help redefine the future of digital education
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