Software Engineer I - Backend

Ookla

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Memphis, Tennessee Until 10/5/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 28, 2026 Last posted August 6, 2026
Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a passionate Software Engineer I to join our dynamic and innovative development team. As a contributor at Ookla you will play a key role in web application service development, deployment, scalability, and legacy system migrations. Look to expand your languages: working in other languages is key in our mixed stack of Go, JavaScript, Python, and PHP. Experience with an RDS like MySQL would be nice-to-have.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.

  • Grow your expertise in developing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable web, mobile, and data handling services using Golang, JavaScript, and PHP

  • Grow your expertise in database technologies, including MySQL, Redshift, Athena and S3, to optimize data storage and retrieval processes.

  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.

  • Eager to help with the full-stack when needed.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, identifying and implementing solutions in a timely manner.

  • Participate in agile development methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development, and actively contribute to the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team.

  • Be self-driven. You need to be comfortable reaching out to cross-functional team members to find the information you need to complete tasks.

  • Use LLM/AI tools to ramp up on codebases, complete boilerplate tasks, and assist with code completions. 

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent working experience.

  • 1+ years of professional experience in software development.

  • Experience with Git

  • Experience with database technologies

  • Experience implementing a server API

  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 

Nice to have:

  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React

  • Experience with CoffeeScript, PHP

  • Experience with Docker

  • Experience with observability

  • Experience using AWS or similar cloud computing environments to build and scale a web application

  • Experience with API documentation such as OpenAPI

 

About Ookla

Ookla, an Accenture company, is a global leader in connectivity intelligence that brings together the trusted expertise of Speedtest®, Downdetector®, Ekahau®, and RootMetrics® to deliver unmatched network and connectivity insights. By combining multi-source data with industry-leading expertise, we transform network performance metrics into strategic, actionable insights.

Our solutions empower service providers, enterprises, and governments with the critical data and insights needed to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and help close the digital divide. At the same time, we amplify the real-world experiences of individuals and businesses that rely on connectivity to work, learn, and communicate. From measuring and analyzing connectivity to driving industry innovation, Ookla helps the world stay connected.

 
Our Benefits 
Ookla offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
 
We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it.  We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.
 
 
Compensation Range
Ookla provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The salary compensation for this role is $85,000 to $125,000. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.
 
About this role

Summary

Develop, maintain, and optimize web services using multiple programming languages and databases.

Job title

Software Engineer I - Backend

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

Memphis, Tennessee; remote work not specified

Salary

$85k–$125k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Gitdatabase technologiesAPI implementation

Preferred skills

ReactPHPDockerAWSOpenAPI

Specializations

web developmentdatabaseapi
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Memphis, TN, USA

Work arrangement unknown City
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