Senior Software Developer

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry's most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions - all designed to meet the needs of every learner.

SUMMARY

This role will be expected to be comfortable working in a fast paced agile / scrum environment. Strong verbal and written collaboration and communication skills are needed, as well as the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization and with external contractors and vendors. Being a team player is key in order to accomplish the desired results and outcomes on various projects. To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated to learn new technologies and achieve objectives. The candidate needs to have the ability to both multi-task and work independently.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end software solutions, spanning frontend, backend, and infrastructure components.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, QA, Design, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable and high-quality features.

Own the full software development lifecycle - from technical design and coding to deployment, monitoring, and support.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and responsive web interfaces using modern frameworks.

Implement best practices for CI / CD, containerization, and cloud deployment to ensure smooth releases and reliable operations.

Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to improving system scalability, performance, and security.

Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and maintain a high standard of code quality.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the full stack and ensure timely resolution of production incidents.

Engage in Agile ceremonies - sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives - and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development within a product-based environment.

Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, or Python, and modern frontend frameworks like Angular, React.

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, system design, and software architecture principles.

Proven experience working on cross-functional projects, integrating efforts across teams and domains.

Hands-on experience with DevOps tools - including CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong database skills with SQL and NoSQL systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).

Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools for production systems (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.

PREFERRED SKILLS

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

Experience building and scaling SaaS or enterprise-level applications.

Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK).

Understanding of event-driven architectures, message queues, and asynchronous processing (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS / SNS).

Experience working with security best practices, authentication, and authorization (OAuth 2.0, JWT).

Previous involvement in technical leadership, mentorship, or cross-team initiatives.

Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and improving engineering processes.

ABOUT SAVVAS

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team's passion, creativity, and dedication.

TOTAL REWARDS

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Our focus on employees is evident in our comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which prioritizes what matters most to them.

Our competitive compensation package is designed to reward your success with a pay-for-performance model . This ensures that hard work and contributions are recognized and rewarded. With our 401(k) match and immediate vesting, employees can start securing their financial future without any delay.

Our benefits package is designed to promote a healthy work-life balance and overall well-being. Paid time off and holidays allow you to unplug, relax, and recharge fully. Starting on Day One, we offer comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring that health is a top priority without a financial burden.

At Savvas, we recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. That's why we are committed to providing resources to support well-being.

Learn About our Benefits

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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