EdReports.org: Senior Software program Engineer

The10minutecareersolution; Decatur (IL); Remote; USD 116,036 - 174,053; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)

21 paid holidays

Monthly Communications Reimbursement

Initial home office setup stipend

90% health care coverage for employee and family

401k eligibility with employer match

Job summary

A nonprofit educational organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their digital presence by developing user-facing features on their web properties. This role requires strong web development skills and the ability to collaborate closely with product teams. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and a solid foundation in database technologies and accessibility requirements. The position offers a salary range of $116,036 to $174,053 per year along with generous benefits including unlimited time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in web development.
• Experience with integrating third-party APIs.
• Strong product mindset with user-centered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop user-facing features across web properties.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers.
• Monitor system performance and implement solutions.

Skills

Web development

Database technologies

Automated testing

Accessibility requirements

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Google Cloud

AWS

Job description

EdReports.org: Senior Software program Engineer

EdReports is on the forefront of the curriculum reform motion. By growing the capability of educators to establish and demand the very best high quality curriculum, EdReports is disrupting a multibillion-dollar market and remodeling the way in which students are taught and ultimately perform. EdReports publishes free, online, evidence-rich reviews of instructional materials. Discover our team’s core competencies in higher detail here.

Goal of Place

The Senior Software Engineer will spend the vast majority of their time developing user-facing options across EdReports’ web properties to drive our digital presence. This position emphasizes hands-on coding and implementation of front-end options, while also contributing to full-stack systems in collaboration with our engineering team. Working closely with product managers, designers, and subject matter experts, this role translates user needs into high-quality, accessible, and scalable web experiences.

As a key member of the product-focused web team, this engineer will complement the work of our Web Architect, who focuses on backend architecture, APIs, and CMS systems. Together, they ensure our tools are both robust under the hood and user-friendly for end users.

Key Obligations & Outcomes

Key Obligations:

• Partner closely with product managers, UX designers, and subject matter experts to deeply perceive user needs and pain points, and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ship features that elevate the user experience across internet platforms, with an emphasis on accessibility, performance, and responsive design.
• Collaborate with the Web Architect to integrate APIs and CMS components into user-facing products, ensuring alignment between front-end needs and backend capabilities.
• Develop and maintain the edreports.org website and supporting systems, ensuring strong performance and adherence to web accessibility standards, security best practices, data privacy requirements, and ethical use of technology, particularly when exploring AI functions.
• Monitor system performance via metrics, logging, and alerting and implement solutions to address bottlenecks for seamless user experiences.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), and strategically apply developments to improve system architecture, performance, and innovation across web platforms.
• Contribute high-quality, maintainable code, including documentation, to ensure code quality across the web platform.
• Provide strategic technical recommendations to leadership, aligning improvements with organizational goals.
• Other related duties as assigned to support the group’s strategic targets, with the expectation that all EdReports staff stay versatile and adaptable to evolving duties.

Outcomes:

1. First 30 days
   • Achieve a strong understanding of the company’s mission, product, structure, and engineering practices.
   • Set up a local development environment.
   • Complete a small, scoped feature or bug fix and contribute it to production.
2. First 60 days
   • Fully participate as a member of the website product team, contributing code to regular releases aligned with sprint cycles.
   • Demonstrate code quality through participation in peer code reviews.
3. First 90 days
   • Receive constructive feedback from product and design partners on collaboration and technical leadership.
4. First 6 months
   • Demonstrate a deep understanding of EdReports’ product (stories) by taking ownership of a product feature through the full lifecycle, from design through launch, including testing and documentation.

Journey

National travel may be required related to organizational needs and for professional development as needed. The amount of travel will be monitored to ensure it’s appropriate for both the team and the Senior Software Engineer.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in web development.
• Proficiency with both relational and NoSQL database technologies, including optimization strategies.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building inclusive digital experiences that meet or exceed accessibility requirements (e.g., WCAG, ARIA).
• Strong product mindset, with experience delivering user-centered solutions in collaboration with product and design teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Most Preferred:

• Experience in nonprofit or education sectors, with a focus on technology-driven equity initiatives.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs, including emerging technologies such as LLMs.
• Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to the growth of a technical team.
• Experience with analytics and experimentation platforms to inform data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in scalable, secure web systems, with significant experience in cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or AWS.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced setting, demonstrating resourcefulness and innovation.

Wage

The wage for this position is $116,036 – $174,053 yearly. At EdReports, we determine salaries primarily based on the position’s requirements and the candidate’s experience and expertise, while maintaining fairness within our compensation bands. To support equity and provide opportunities for growth, we typically offer salaries at or below the midpoint of the range. All salary offers are non-negotiable to ensure consistency and fairness across the organization.

Benefits

We know the importance of living a satisfying, healthy life—both professionally and personally. Benefits we offer include:

• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) and Sick Time
• 21 paid holidays and office closure days in 2025
• Monthly Communications Reimbursement
• Initial home office and equipment setup stipend
• EdReports pays for 90% of health care for the employee and their immediate family
• 401k eligibility after six months of employment (includesSafe Harbor, employer match, etc.)

Physical Requirements

Work is typically performed in a remote office setting and may involve standing and sitting for long periods; fine motor skills to operate a computer and keyboard; close visual acuity for reading and preparing digital materials; travel by car, plane, or other transportation as needed; may be required to walk long distances at retreat venues or other sites.

Core Competencies

• Dedication to Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion, & Fairness: Actively welcome diverse perspectives and foster inclusive relationships that promote belonging while addressing biases and advancing organizational equity.
• Accountability: Manage tasks aligned with goals and ensure timely, high-quality results.
• Communication: Effectively engage stakeholders, listen actively, convey information clearly, and adapt style to build trust.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek feedback, apply new insights, and implement solutions to improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Core Experience: Possess the expertise to perform essential duties and serve as a resource for others.
• Organizational Stewardship: Manage external relationships, uphold policies, leverage historical insights, and contribute to organizational development.

We Value All Voices

EdReports is committed to equal employment opportunity and values dedicated staff who are treated equitably. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations in employment and in the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please contact our HR team at [e-mail].