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We are building a digital learning platform for maritime education and training.
Our goal is to create a modern digital university for maritime professionals, combining LMS, certifications, and real-world industry integration.
We are currently at an early stage and working with an openEdX vendor to build and customise the core platform.
We are looking for a
Backend Engineer (mid to senior level)
to join our early team.
What you’ll work on:
backend customisation and extension around openEdX
integrations (payments, user management, certification, external services)
API development and data flows
collaboration with the vendor team and internal technical team
Tech stack / environment:
Python (Django is a plus)
REST APIs
SQL databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
cloud-based environment (Docker is a plus)
What we’re looking for:
3+ years of backend development experience
solid understanding of API design and data flows
ability to work in an early-stage, evolving environment
What we offer:
opportunity to help shape the system from day one
flexible collaboration model (part-time initially possible)
direct impact on product and technical decisions
early-stage role with real ownership

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in discussing, please share your CV and feel free to reach out.
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