Software Engineer

Richmond Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A public education organization in Virginia is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design and develop innovative software solutions. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable applications and improve development practices. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 1 year of software development experience. This position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Debug and resolve complex software issues.

Skills

Clean code practices

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

SQL

AWS

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet our business needs. As a Software Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to build and maintain high‑quality, scalable software applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code
• Participate in architectural design sessions and contribute to technical decision‑making
• Debug and resolve complex software issues
• Implement automated testing to ensure code quality and reliability
• Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with team members
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 1+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Familiarity with databases and SQL
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of DevOps practices
• Experience with test‑driven development
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Contributions to open‑source projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with real impact

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.