Lead backend architecture and API development for Coursera’s Monetization team, using Java and distributed data technologies. Choose remote, office, or hybrid work.
As a Staff Software Developer, you’ll own technical initiatives spanning service architecture, product APIs, and data modeling. You’ll build backend systems at scale with Java, MySQL, DynamoDB, gRPC, GraphQL, Kafka, and microservices. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, product collaboration, and data-informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities: Lead technical initiatives across Coursera’s Monetization team
Design scalable backend systems, infrastructure, and microservices
Develop product APIs and model application data




Monitor services and test APIs for performance
Use experiments and metrics to shape product changes
Requirements: Seven or more years in software engineering
Experience designing highly scaled, performant microservices
Background with API, system, and data architecture
Experience with Java, MySQL, Kafka, or related technologies
Experience using metrics for technical and product decisions
Apply your backend engineering, technical design, and experimentation expertise to Coursera’s Monetization products and services.

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📌 Staff Backend Software Developer Monetization (Ontario)
🏢 Coursera
📍 Ontario