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Proximity Learning

Lead Developer

🇺🇸 Austin, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Information Technology

🗓️ June 11th, 2025

K-12 Redis SaaS

Edtech.com's Summary

Proximity Learning is hiring a Lead Developer. This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Ruby on Rails, taking ownership of architecture decisions, and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers. The Lead Developer will also collaborate with product and design teams to translate educational needs into technical solutions and ensure system reliability and performance.

Highlights

Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Ruby on Rails.
Architect backend systems and integrate with frontend components and third-party tools.
Mentor junior and mid-level developers and review code.
Ensure system reliability, performance, and security.
6+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Redis, and RESTful APIs.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React is a plus.
Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO.
Mission-driven company focused on educational equity and solving the teacher shortage.

Lead Developer Full Description

Lead Developer

Product - Austin, Texas
Location

Austin, Texas

Department

Product

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Empower the Future of Education with Scalable, Impactful Technology

At Proximity Learning, we’re transforming K-12 education by delivering live, certified teachers directly into classrooms across the country—virtually. As a leader in virtual instruction, we are scaling our technology to better serve students and teachers in under-resourced communities. We’re looking for a Lead Ruby on Rails Developer to drive the evolution of our platform and shape the future of educational equity.

🔧 About the Role

As our Lead Developer, you’ll be the technical anchor of our product engineering team—owning architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving execution of platform features that directly impact teachers, students, and district partners.

You will:

Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable applications using Ruby on Rails
Architect backend systems and integrate with frontend components and third-party tools
Collaborate with product and design teams to translate educational needs into technical solutions
Review code, set technical standards, and mentor junior and mid-level developers
Ensure system reliability, performance, and security across a growing ecosystem

✅ What We’re Looking For

6+ years of experience building and maintaining complex web applications
Deep expertise with Ruby on Rails, Postgres, Redis, and RESTful APIs
Experience leading a team or mentoring other developers in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React or similar) is a plus
Strong sense of ownership, curiosity, and a mission-driven mindset
Experience working in an EdTech, SaaS, or remote-first company is a bonus

🌍 Why Proximity Learning?

Mission-driven: Help solve the teacher shortage and advance educational equity
Collaborative culture: Work with passionate educators, technologists, and innovators
Competitive salary + benefits: Including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO
Fun office environment with lunch, snacks, monthly fun team events, nitro coffee on tap, bar accessible after hours, etc.

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