Software Engineer

PowerSchool Group LLC; Brampton; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is at the forefront of educational technology! As a full-stack developer, you will design and maintain innovative applications that empower students and educators. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies like React and AWS serverless services, ensuring a seamless experience for users. With a commitment to personal growth and a collaborative environment, you'll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of K-12 education. If you're passionate about technology and education, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Unrestricted paid time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-stack software engineering experience required.
• Experience in maintaining and optimizing legacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable full-stack applications using React and AWS.
• Collaborate with teams to develop new features and improve existing ones.

Skills

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

CSS

NodeJS

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

AWS Lambda

AWS EventBridge

DynamoDB

PHP

MySQL

Job description

Overview

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Research & Development (R&D) team is the technical talent at the heart of our product suite, overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. From engineering to quality assurance to data science, the R&D team ensures our customers seamlessly use our products and can depend on their consistency.

Responsibilities

Description

The Software Engineering team at PowerSchool is a group of full-stack developers who design, develop, and maintain our products, tools, and infrastructure. As part of the Naviance product line, you will contribute to building innovative, scalable solutions that support students, educators, and institutions in their academic and career planning journey. Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable full-stack applications using React for the UI and AWS serverless services, including Lambda, EventBridge, and DynamoDB.
• Writing high-quality, maintainable code and ensuring best practices in software development across both front-end and back-end systems.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop new features and improve existing ones.
• Implementing event-driven architectures to improve application performance and scalability.
• Maintaining and optimizing legacy systems built with PHP and MySQL as we transition to a fully serverless architecture.
• Building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
• Troubleshooting and resolving production issues to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant full-stack software engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Full-stack development experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, CSS, and NodeJS.
• Experience with AWS services, including Lambda, EventBridge, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of PHP and MySQL, with experience in maintaining and optimizing legacy systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MVC framework(s) in PHP, such as Symfony
• Experience with event-driven and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Understanding of cloud security and best practices in AWS.
• Prior experience working in the EdTech industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
• Candidates who demonstrate excitement and ability to learn new technologies will be given preference.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $55,100 - $112,400 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool celebrates a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail].

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