Senior Software Engineer I

Blackboard; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team focused on innovative educational technology solutions. In this remote role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing product features for a leading Learning Management System (LMS). Your expertise in web application development, particularly with Python and TypeScript, will contribute to creating scalable cloud-based solutions. This position offers the chance to collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior engineers, and tackle complex technical challenges. If you are passionate about education and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5–8 Jahre Erfahrung in der Webanwendungsentwicklung mit Python oder TypeScript.
• Kenntnisse in modernen Front-End-Frameworks wie React und AngularJS.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung und Verbesserung cloudbasierter Lösungen mit modernen Technologien.
• Mentoring von Junior Engineers und Zusammenarbeit in agilen Teams.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

React

RESTful APIs

AWS

NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB)

SQL databases

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS CDK

DynamoDB

Lambda

REST API Gateway

EventBridge

S3

Fargate

Job description

Description

Senior Software Engineer

Remote - Colombia

*ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED*

The Opportunity:

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.

The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.

This role focuses on Anthology’s LMS, Blackboard, where we pride ourselves on creating well-designed web and mobile solutions 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.

Primary responsibilities will include:

1. Designing, coding, and implementing product features and improvements with a hands-on approach
2. Developing and enhancing cloud-based solutions using modern tools and technologies (e.g., DynamoDB, Lambda, REST API Gateway, EventBridge, S3, Fargate)
3. Creating scalable infrastructure using AWS CDK
4. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices with strong API design principles
5. Troubleshooting production environments, minimizing downtime and addressing client-reported issues promptly
6. Contributing to technical design decisions, incorporating software design patterns and best practices
7. Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional agile teams to solve complex technical problems
8. Writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
9. Communicating progress and escalating issues to stakeholders in a timely manner
10. Fostering a deep understanding of existing software architecture to drive enhancements and scalability

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
2. 5–8 years of experience in web application development using Python, TypeScript, or equivalent experience, along with relational databases
3. Expertise in modern front-end frameworks like React, Redux, TypeScript, AngularJS, and jQuery
4. Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS and APIs
5. Strong object-oriented design, coding skills, and knowledge of data structures and algorithms
6. Experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) and SQL databases
7. Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and understanding of API concepts
8. Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud hosting solutions
9. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (both technical and non-technical audiences)
10. Experience working in agile environments, participating in planning and execution
11. Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above

Preferred skills/qualifications:

1. Experience scaling applications to meet growing business needs
2. Familiarity with performance anti-patterns and effective design strategies to enhance application scalability

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.