Lead Software Engineer

Mcgraw Hill; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking a Lead Engineer to architect and implement scalable, secure backend systems for our education platform. You will define technical direction, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor a team of developers to deliver high-impact results.

You will work remotely from the United States, using Java and Go, REST APIs, cloud infrastructure, and modern CI/CD practices to improve performance and reliability across our suite of systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Expertise in server-side programming languages such as Java and Go.
• Proficiency in designing REST APIs & microservices for low latency and high availability systems.
• Deep understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience in cloud environments and infrastructure as code tools.
• Strong knowledge of system performance optimization and distributed systems.
• Experience with observability tools for performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure applications.
• Collaboration: Partner with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver platform functionality.
• Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of software engineers.
• Code Quality: Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through reviews and testing.
• Optimization: Improve server performance, database queries, and scalability.
• Monitoring & Incident Management: Implement observability tools and handle incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Adopt modern tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Java

Go

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

SQL/NoSQL

CI/CD

Security

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

New Relic

Datadog

Job description

Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

We are a passionate, fast-growing team within McGraw Hill, a global education technology company that is transforming the way students learn and succeed. To support our new strategic direction, we are looking for someone to help us build a robust set of tooling to support authorization and permissions across our suite of systems.

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to architect and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure server-side solutions for our platform. In this role, you will define the technical direction of our back-end systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, and mentor a team of developers. This position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership experience to drive innovation and excellence in back-end development.

This is aremote position open to applicantsauthorized to work for any employerwithin the United States.

What You'll Do

• Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and efficient applications.
• Collaboration: Partner with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionality.
• Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance
• on technical challenges and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Code Quality: Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through rigorous reviews, automated testing, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Optimization: Continuously optimize server performance, database queries, and overall system scalability and reliability.
• Monitoring & Incident Management: Implement and maintain observability tools to monitor system performance and resolve incidents, including off-hours support when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team productivity.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Expertise in server-side programming languages such as Java and Go.
• Proficiency in designing REST APIs & microservices for low latency and high availability systems.
• Deep understanding of database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems.
• Experience with observability tools like New Relic, Datadog, or equivalent for performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $145,000 - $180,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a "@mheducation.com" email address and/or from our Applicant Tracking System, iCIMS. Any variation of this email domain should be considered suspicious. Additionally, McGraw Hill recruiters and authorized representatives will never request sensitive information in email.

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