Who we are:
At ScholarshipOwl, we are revolutionizing the way students pay for college. We are an EdTech platform dedicated to matching students with scholarship opportunities, simplifying the application process, and helping millions of students graduate debt-free. We are looking for a Senior Developer who is passionate about education and ready to build scalable technology that changes lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Full Lifecycle Development: Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js ( Vue.js ) on the client side and Node.js on the server side.
* SSR & Optimization: Leverage Nuxt.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times.
* Legacy Integration: Collaborate on maintaining and migrating legacy backend services written in PHP to our modern stack.
* API Architecture: Drive the evolution of our data layer by moving from traditional REST to a unified GraphQL API. You’ll be responsible for building out the new GQL standard and phasing out legacy RESTful services.
* Innovation: Proactively identify opportunities to integrate new technologies (including AI tools) to improve developer velocity or product features.
* Mentorship: Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers to ensure code quality and team growth.
Required Qualifications (Must Haves)
* 5+ years of professional software development experience.
* Frontend Mastery: Deep expertise in Vue.js and the Nuxt.js framework (lifecycle, middleware, plugins, and Pinia/Vuex).
* Backend Expertise: Strong commercial experience with Node.js environments.
* Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
* Core JS: Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming.
* Testing: Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Playwright, or Vitest.
Good to Have:
* PHP Proficiency: Ability to read, debug, and maintain PHP code. We don't need you to build new apps in PHP, but comfort working within a LAMP environment during migrations is critical.
* Experience with AI Assisted Development
* AI Tooling: Proficient knowledge of AI coding assistants such as Cursor, Windsurf, and Copilot.
* Advanced Prompting: Experience with architecture prompting to design scalable systems and clean code structures.
* Tool Integration: Usage of Model Context Protocols (MCPs) to enhance development workflows.
* Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to utilize AI tools efficiently to accelerate delivery and improve code quality.
Bonus Skills (The "X-Factor"):
* Cloud Infrastructure (GCP): Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or BigQuery).
* AI & LLMs: Experience integrating Google Gemini, OpenAI, or other LLMs into production applications.
* Python: Proficiency in Python for backend scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workloads.
* GraphQL: Experience designing schemas and consuming GraphQL APIs.
* EdTech Experience: Previous work in education technology or high-traffic consumer platforms.
Why Join ScholarshipOwl?
* Mission-Driven Work – Build technology that helps students unlock education opportunities
* Fully Remote – Work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team
* High Impact & Ownership – Small team, big challenges, real autonomy
* Unlimited PTO – Take time when you need it, we trust you
* Home Office Budget – $200/month to invest in your ideal remote workspace
* Continuous Learning Culture – We support curiosity, experimentation, and growth
* Annual Company Off-sites – Meet your teammates in person and connect beyond the screen
Ready to lead and build something meaningful?
Apply now and help us shape the future of AI-powered education.