Lead Developer, EdTech, AI

Ajaia | AI Consultancy

. Lead the technical design of learning platforms and tools .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the technical design and development of EdTech products, with a strong focus on integrating AI features while ensuring security, accessibility, and compliance with education standards.

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Software Development LeadershipEdTech Product DevelopmentReact or Next.js ProficiencyAI Feature ImplementationStudent Data Privacy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentReactNext.jsNode.jsPythonCloud HostingAI Feature DevelopmentDatabase ManagementAPI IntegrationLearning Analytics

Soft Skills

MentoringClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzureOpenAIClaude CodeCopilotCursor

Industry Keywords

LMSSISFERPACOPPAWCAGLTISCORMXAPIAdaptive LearningLearning Insights

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsPythonReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical design of learning platforms and tools
Review code, set standards, and mentor developers
Build and ship features end to end across front end, back end, and data
Integrate with school systems such as LMS platforms, SIS, and single sign-on
Add AI features such as tutoring, content generation, and learning insights
Use AI tools in daily work and help the team do the same
Set clear rules for safe AI use, especially with student data
Ensure the product is secure, fast, and accessible
Work with product and design to turn ideas into a release plan

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software development, with at least 2 years leading or mentoring developers
Real experience building EdTech products (LMS, assessment tools, tutoring apps, or similar)
Strong skills in React or Next.js, and in Node.js or Python
Experience with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or Azure), databases, and APIs
Hands-on experience building AI features with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar)
Daily use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor) and good judgment on when to trust their output
Knowledge of education standards such as LTI, SCORM, or xAPI
Understanding of student data privacy (FERPA, COPPA) and accessibility (WCAG)
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical people
Experience with RAG or AI agents in a product
Learning analytics or adaptive learning experience
Past work with schools, universities, or ed-tech startups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus
Remote work with earned flexibility
Work on AI products with real clients
Lead the technical direction of a growing EdTech product line