Software Engineer II

Mheducation; California (MO); Remote; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational technology company as a Software Engineer II, working on their award-winning platform ALEKS. You'll design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance online learning experiences while collaborating with talented teams. Ideal candidates have a strong background in modern web technologies and a passion for education.

Benefits

Full medical benefits

Employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong working knowledge of JavaScript, React, MySQL, Node.js, and Restful APIs.
• Knowledge of Accessibility requirements and Test-driven development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, maintain and test software applications according to ALEKS's development practices.
• Integrate new features and tools developed by others into the ALEKS platform.
• Document technical changes and collaborate effectively as part of an Agile team.

Skills

JavaScript

React

MySQL

Node.js

Restful APIs

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Overview

Build the future!

Would you like to be a part of the team defining the future of education while keeping pace with the constant evolution of the digital landscape? Come join our technology group, thrive alongside a talented team of software engineers, and develop products that are impacting millions of learners and educators every day. You will work on our award-winning learning platform, ALEKS, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help educators and parents understand each student’s knowledge and learning progress in-depth and provide the individual support required for every student to achieve mastery.

Check out the product you will be working on here: https://www.aleks.com/free_trial/instructor.

How can you make an impact?

As a Software Engineer II, you will collaborate with engineers, QA, UX and product managers in scoping, developing, and delivering roadmap projects to successfully provide solutions that enhance personalization and engagement of online learning experiences. In this role, with a focus on full stack software engineering, you will create new systems flexible enough to accommodate future changes as well as be able to understand, fix and improve code from other engineers as well as adapt to changes in web development.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What you will be doing:

• Design, develop, debug, maintain and test software applications according to ALEKS's software development practices and under supervision by senior-level developers.
• Integrate new features and tools in ALEKS, including features and tools developed by others, using JavaScript, React, Node.js and other general purpose computer languages.
• Work on scoped problems with some guidance from more experienced software engineers.
• Review and accurate development against business requirements in coordination with product and program managers, as well as lead engineers.
• Follow established processes including SDLC, QA, performance optimization, and others; defend code and applied patterns in code reviews with senior-level developers and engineering leadership.
• Document technical changes and additions, and collaborate and communicate efficiently as part of an Agile team.

You should apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, or related field required.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience developing dynamic web applications with a solid working knowledge of JavaScript, React, MySQL, Node.js, and Restful APIs.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills. Self-motivated, self-critical, detail oriented, self-learner.
• Working knowledge Accessibility requirements.
• Experience with Test-driven development a plus.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfillment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $93,000 - $115,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, a full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.Clickhereto learn more about our benefit offerings.

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “@mheducation.com” or "@careers.mheducation.com” email addresses 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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