Senior Software Engineer I

Anthology; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EdTech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will leverage their expertise in Java and REST APIs while working within an agile team. Responsibilities include participating in daily stand-ups, embracing test-driven development, and addressing technical challenges associated with cloud-based software. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of experience, strong skills in web application development, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. The role offers opportunities to contribute to innovative educational solutions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience designing, writing, and deploying scalable software.
• Strong and consistent experience with Object-Oriented design and coding.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos.
• Embrace test driven development as an integral part of software delivery.
• Respond to unique challenges in maintaining cloud-based software.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

React

HTML

JavaScript

Object-Oriented design

communication skills

problem-solving

data structures

English fluency

Tools

AWS

SQL databases

Job description

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

This role focuses on Anthology’s LMS, Blackboard, a solution designed to support learners, instructors, and administrators. Blackboard allows learners and instructors to access online educational experiences wherever and whenever they want through web and mobile devices. Our technology helps instructors breathe life into educational content, brings efficiency to day-to-day tasks, and empowers instructors with tools to engage and assess every learner. We help motivate learners by promoting collaboration, communication, and connections with their peers and instructors.

As Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for demonstrating expertise with Java and REST APIs. You will become an active member of an agile team of developers participating in daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos. You will embrace test driven development as an integral part of what you deliver as a software developer. You will also be willing to respond to the unique challenges of delivering and maintaining cloud-based software including troubleshooting live production environments, minimizing downtime, and responding to client-reported issues. You would build the capabilities for looking at the complete stack of technology layers for providing fixes and developing features.

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• 5-7 years of prior relevant experience
• Strong experience designing, writing, and deploying scalable software
• Experience with the React, HTML, JavasScript, and web application development
• Strong and consistent experience with Object-Oriented design and coding
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Exposure to writing unit and integration tests
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• A deep understanding of data structures, algorithm analysis, and design skill
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Knowledge of cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS)
• Exposure to TDD and XP practices
• Experience with Java stack and SQL databases

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.