Software Engineer I

Renaissance Learning North America; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid)

Tuition Reimbursement

Life & Disability Insurance

Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Renaissance Learning North America is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer I who focuses on backend service development, API implementation, and collaboration with frontend teams. The ideal candidate will have strong backend experience with .NET Core/.NET 5+ and familiarity with React integration.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining backend services and RESTful APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve productivity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $68,000 to $93,500 USD, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+.
• Implement APIs that support React-based frontend applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Backend development with .NET Core/.NET 5+

React integration

API development

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Git

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor)

Docker

AWS

Job description

Job Overview

Full Stack Software Engineer I focused on backend service development, API implementation, testing, and collaboration with frontend teams. The role emphasizes strong .NET Core/.NET 5+ backend experience, React frontend integration, and the use of AI‑assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+.
• Implement and consume APIs that support React‑based frontend applications.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for backend and frontend components.
• Work with existing SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases by querying and consuming data.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
• Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with common testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools and modern developer productivity workflows.
• Exposure to microservices or service‑oriented architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized development (Docker).
• Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, JWT, RBAC).
• Experience with GraphQL, message queues, or event‑driven systems is a plus.
• Prior experience or domain knowledge in K–12 education, Student Information Systems, or EdTech is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $68,000 – $93,500 USD

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well‑being and Employee Assistance Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.