Lead Developer Job at Proximity Learning Inc., Austin, TX

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  • Proximity Learning Inc.
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Empower the Future of Education with Scalable, Impactful Technology

At Proximity Learning , were transforming K-12 education by delivering live, certified teachers directly into classrooms across the countryvirtually. As a leader in virtual instruction, we are scaling our technology to better serve students and teachers in under-resourced communities. Were 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 , youll be the technical anchor of our product engineering teamowning 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 Were 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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