Software Developer - Team Lead

IXL Learning; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 102,480 - 153,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One remote workday per week

Job summary

A leading EdTech company in Toronto is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead. In this full-time position, you will lead engineering efforts to develop tools simplifying integrations with schools. The ideal candidate will have excellent Java programming skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This role offers a competitive salary between $102,480 and $153,720 annually and allows for one day of remote work each week.

Qualifications

• Excellent programming skills in Java or another object-oriented language.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Passion for improving education through technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering efforts including planning projects and assigning work.
• Drive development process including designing, coding, and testing.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA.

Skills

Java programming

Leadership

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL

Job description

Software Developer – Team Lead

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people worldwide, is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead with a passion for technology and education. As part of the Integrations team, you will lead engineering efforts to design and develop tools and systems that simplify the integration of IXL with schools and districts, helping to work seamlessly with the technology ecosystems of our customers. This is a full‑time position in our Toronto, Ontario office. The work schedule is Monday‑Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead engineering efforts, which includes planning projects, developing estimates, assigning work, and tracking status
• Drive the development process for the team, including designing, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
• Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams
• Work cross‑functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and exceed product usability and quality standards
• Provide excellent project management direction and motivation to the team
• Thrive in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent programming skills in Java or another object‑oriented language
• PostgreSQL, SQL, and data architecture experience is a plus
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong analytical‑reasoning and problem‑solving skills
• Passion for improving education through technology

About IXL Learning

IXL Learning is the country’s largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through a variety of products:

• 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
• Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
• Wyzant is the nation’s largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
• Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator‑created resources

Our mission is to create innovative products that make a real, positive difference for learners and educators. We value collaboration, open exchange of ideas, kindness, respect, passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We thrive on developing products that impact millions.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Compensation: $102,480 – $153,720 annually

At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.