Full Stack Software Engineer – Authoring Tools

LearnWorlds

. Design and ship full-stack features for Authoring Tools, from backend logic to polished frontend experiences .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • Greece, CyprusMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a strong focus on Vue.js and PHP, alongside a solid understanding of RESTful APIs and database management. Capable of managing complex projects autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Vue.js DevelopmentPHP Backend ServicesRESTful API DesignDatabase Management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)AI-Assisted Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentJavaScriptFrontend ArchitectureBackend LogicPerformance OptimizationDebuggingCode ReviewSoftware Engineering FundamentalsLegacy Code ManagementUI Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

AI Coding Tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor)DockerKubernetesGitHub

Industry Keywords

SaaSEdTechLMS SystemsAuthoring ToolsContent Creation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesMongoDBMySQLNoSQLPHPPostgresVue.jsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and ship full-stack features for Authoring Tools, from backend logic to polished frontend experiences
Own frontend architecture in Vue.js and help evolve consistent engineering practices
Write clean, scalable backend services in PHP focused on performance, robustness, and maintainability
Own work end to end, from problem understanding and estimation through implementation, code review, iteration, and release
Work across multiple projects and initiatives in parallel while adapting to changing requirements, priorities, and scope
Collaborate closely with Product Managers and designers to discuss solutions, share technical context, and shape the final product
Participate actively in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
Make pragmatic decisions across modern and legacy code, including when to improve, refactor, or build on existing solutions
Use AI-powered coding tools including Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor during development and code review
Balance technical quality with speed, customer impact, product context, and business realities
Build authoring tools that enable LearnWorlds customers to create scalable learning experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience, ideally in complex SaaS or product environments
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and Vue.js
Solid knowledge of frontend architecture, design patterns, anti-patterns, and maintainable UI development
Proficiency in PHP and ability to work confidently across backend services
Frontend-leaning full-stack mindset with ability to understand, debug, and contribute across the full stack
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP fundamentals, and modern frontend application architecture
Hands-on experience with relational databases including MySQL and PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB
Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to articulate technical trade-offs
Experience working with and evolving legacy codebases
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills
Ability to work autonomously, manage changing requirements, and take ownership through delivery and release
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including giving and receiving constructive technical feedback
High attention to detail and product-oriented mindset
Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools in daily engineering workflow
Native or near-native Greek speaker with a good working command of English
Nice-to-have: experience with complex authoring tools, editors, content creation experiences, or highly interactive web applications
Nice-to-have: experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or microservices architectures
Nice-to-have: exposure to or interest in Go
Nice-to-have: experience in EdTech, LMS systems, or complex SaaS products
Nice-to-have: experience in small, autonomous engineering groups across multiple parallel product initiatives
Nice-to-have: experience collaborating closely with product designers and contributing technical thinking during design
Nice-to-have: GitHub repositories, open-source contributions, or personal projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private life and health insurance plan
Fully remote work if you prefer to work from home, apart from when we have team meetings a few times per year
Your personal annual training budget
An annual home office allowance to set up your personal space
Company laptop
23 days of paid time off
3 early summer Fridays in July and August
Access to AI tools at work
A free LearnWorlds School to build and sell your own courses
Company retreats & other onsite team activities
Recruitment process with multiple opportunities to showcase skills and experience
AI-assisted technical interviews, take-home assignments, and live assessment sessions may be included in the recruitment process
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