Full Stack Developer, IHP

Kaplan; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 64,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational technology provider is seeking a Full Stack Developer to lead the design of new features and enhancements. The role includes responsibilities such as defining best practices for full-stack development and overseeing cloud infrastructure strategies. Candidates should have 6+ years of development experience and an Associate's degree in a related field. This position offers remote work flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive retirement package

Tuition assistance and discounts

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• 4 years of backend experience in any language, preferably in Node.js, Java, Ruby.
• 4 years of frontend experience in React or Angular.
• 2 years of experience working in cloud-based hosted services.
• Strong experience in microservices architecture and API development.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and architecture for new features.
• Define best practices for full-stack development.
• Drive architectural improvements and oversee cloud strategies.
• Guide and mentor engineers in design patterns and best practices.
• Service internal customers with customized reports and features.
• Ensure minimal downtime and high system reliability.

Skills

Full-stack development

API development

Microservices architecture

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google)

React

Angular

Node.js

Java

Ruby

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in a computer science-related field

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related program

Job description

Overview

Full Stack Developer, IHP. For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work. The future of education is here, and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Instrumental in ensuring the product meets the current needs of customers while remaining compliant with minimal downtime. Development of new features on the front-end and back-end of our medical simulation system, and contributing to the design and implementation of our next-generation product.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Lead the solution design and architecture for new features and enhancements, ensuring modular, scalable, and maintainable codebases.

• Define best practices for full-stack development, API design, and system performance optimization.

• Drive architectural improvements, identifying and addressing technical debt and inefficiencies.

• Oversee cloud infrastructure strategies, ensuring resilient, high-availability deployment across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Guide and mentor engineers in design patterns, cloud architecture, and full-stack best practices.

• Service and support internal customers, which include IHP sales, product, customer service, operations, billing, and accounts teams, providing customized reports, datasets, fixes, and updated features where necessary, developing customized solutions, datasets, and features.

• Work with teams to understand/document the current medical simulation system and identify non-compliant and inefficient modules.

• Ensure minimal downtime and high system reliability through proactive monitoring and automated solutions.

• Drive the development of new, accessible features on the front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Java, Ruby).

• Architect and implement high-performance APIs, microservices, and serverless components to support scalable medical simulations.

• Lead code and design reviews, ensuring quality, security, and compliance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning capabilities and real-time analytics into simulation platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a computer science-related field

• 6+ years of experience in full-stack development, to include the following levels of concurrent experience: 4 years of backend experience in any language, preferably in Node.js, Java, Ruby; 4 years of frontend experience in React or Angular; 2 years of experience working in cloud-based hosted services (AWS, Azure, Google).

• Ability to thoroughly understand all the i-Human Patient products from a technical, deployment, and user perspective.

• Strong experience in microservices architecture, API development, and cloud-native design.

• Deep understanding of scalability, security, and performance optimization in distributed systems.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and technical decisions.

• Proven ability to balance long-term architecture goals with immediate business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related program

Benefits / Total Rewards

• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance

• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)

• Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for employees and close family members

• Comprehensive health benefits; new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

• Generous Paid Time Off including paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one volunteer day and one diversity and inclusion day

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy at Kaplan. For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades. This position is Salary Grade B: $64,000 - $202,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors, including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

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Location Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type Employee

Job Functional Area Systems Administration/Engineering

Business Unit 00092 Kaplan Health

Diversity & Inclusion

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws. Learn more about our culture here.