Sr. Software Engineer

John Wiley & Sons Inc.; California (MO); Remote; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational technology seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead development on their scalable platform. The role involves architecting and implementing critical software systems while mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have strong Python and MySQL skills, with a passion for educational technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building web applications.
• Extensive Python experience for backend service development.
• Advanced knowledge of MySQL database design and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable backend services in Python.
• Design and optimize complex MySQL database schemas.
• Mentor junior developers on engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

MySQL

DevOps

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Sr. Software Engineer

Location:

Remote, CA, USA

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

zyBooks is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead development efforts on our highly scalable educational platform. In this role, you'll architect, implement, and own critical software systems that power our web-based learning platform used by hundreds of thousands of students across 1800+ academic institutions. As a senior team member, you'll help shape our technical direction while working with Python, AWS, MySQL, Ember.js, Handlebars, and SCSS in our education technology ecosystem. Join us in our mission to transform STEM education!

How we work:

* Hyper-focused on the student and instructor experience, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance learning outcomes

* Strong ownership culture where senior engineers lead end-to-end processes from architecture and R&D to delivery and production support

* Emphasis on continuous learning and mentorship opportunities for all team members

* Empowered engineering teams driving major initiatives with technical autonomy

* Data-driven decision making balanced with educational research and pedagogical expertise

* Highly collaborative and transparent engineering culture with rapid feedback cycles

Responsibilities:

* Architect and implement scalable backend services in Python with performance and maintainability in mind.

* Design and optimize complex MySQL database schemas and queries for educational data.

* Mentor junior developers on engineering best practices.

* Drive technical decisions around architecture, scalability, and system design.

* Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate educational requirements into technical implementations.

* Champion DevOps practices and contributes to CI/CD pipeline improvements.

* Identify technical debt and lead refactoring initiatives.

* Participate in code reviews and technical documentation efforts.

Requirements:

* 5+ years of professional experience building web applications

* Extensive Python experience for backend service development

* Advanced knowledge of MySQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning

* Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices

* Proven track record of building scalable, resilient distributed systems

* Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

* Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering team growth

* Passion for educational technology and student-centered design

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

* Experience with building scalable applications on AWS cloud infrastructure

At zyBooks (a brand of Wiley), we welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

Wiley is a diverse, global organization and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants and treat all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Salary Range:

105,100 USD to 150,567 USD

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today's biggest obstacles into tomorrow's brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for UK, Canada and USA based roles.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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