ScholarshipOwl is the largest scholarship marketplace in the US, using AI to connect 12 million students who are looking for scholarships with companies that are looking for students. We’re powered by AI technology that simplifies scholarship discovery, streamlines the application process, and delivers measurable results for both students and partners. Whether it’s helping students secure funding or enabling brands to run impactful campaigns, we’re reshaping how education is funded — and discovered.
We’re looking for a highly skilled and innovative Senior Full-Stack Engineer to architect high-performance web applications and accelerate our development velocity. You’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between legacy systems and a modern, scalable future, working across the full stack to deliver seamless experiences for millions of students.
js/Python. If you are passionate about modernizing stacks, mentoring developers, and utilizing AI to code smarter, this is the role for you.
Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js/Python on the server side.
js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times.
Design and optimize GraphQL APIs to serve data to thousands of concurrent users.
5+ years of professional software development experience.
~ Frontend Mastery: js/Python environments.
~ Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
~ Core JS: Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming.
~ Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or BigQuery). Bonus Skills (The "X-Factor")
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.
Python: Proficiency in Python for backend scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workloads.
Mission-Driven Work – Build technology that helps students unlock education opportunities
Fully Remote – Work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team
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