Software Engineer

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to help build and evolve a modern data platform that powers our achievement and admissions products. In this role, you'll work across the full development stack, shaping system architecture, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, reliable data integrations.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, write clean and reusable code, and deliver new features that expand the platform's capabilities. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, thinking holistically about systems, and taking ownership from concept through deployment.

Your primary focus will be the development and ongoing enhancement of our newest data platform supporting our achievement and admissions products. The ideal candidate brings broad technical experience and comfort working across the entire technology stack-from the operating system through the application layer.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Vice President of Technology, the Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for, but not exclusive to the following: Architecture & Technical Design

• Architect enterprise-level solutions with a focus on security, scalability, and performance
• Solve complex performance issues and architectural challenges
• Produce detailed technical specifications
• Follow industry best practices and established architectural standards

Development & Engineering Execution

• Build efficient, testable, and reusable modules
• Write clean, well-designed, maintainable code
• Develop and deploy new features to support business procedures and internal tools
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle

Systems Integration & Data Management

• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers
• Integrate data storage solutions and backend services
• Ensure seamless interaction across systems and platforms

Requirements Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze, define, and prioritize business requirements
• Translate business needs into technical solutions that improve workflows and processes

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create and maintain technical documentation
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• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related IT field
• 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise applications
• Languages & Frameworks

• Angular / TypeScript
• Node.js
• Python (3+)
• Django Framework

• Frontend Technologies

• Bootstrap

• Backend & APIs

• REST API design and development

• Databases

• PostgreSQL

Preferred Skills & Experiences

Frameworks & Tools

• Django REST Framework
• Celery

Cloud & Infrastructure

• AWS (Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent experience)

Project & Delivery Tools

• JIRA

Additional Languages

• PHP, C#, or Java

The anticipated salary range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 annually. This range represents E3n's good faith estimate at the time of posting and may be refined as our compensation framework continues to evolve.

E3n offers competitive, mission-aligned benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; generous paid time off; and additional benefits designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

E3n is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We believe our work is stronger when people of different backgrounds, identities, and experiences come together.

E3n is a not-for-profit, member-based organization serving independent schools, educators, students, and families across the full student lifecycle. Formed through the merger of the former Educational Records Bureau (ERB) and the Enrollment Management Association (EMA), E3n builds on nearly a century of collective expertise in assessment, enrollment, and student development. E3n exists to deepen school impact and advance whole-student growth by uniting academic and enrollment leadership around shared, data-driven insights. E3n provides comprehensive assessments, professional tools, conferences, and analytics that help independent schools demonstrate their value and support student success from pre-enrollment through graduation-extending beyond academic performance to include student well-being, sense of belonging, and social-emotional development. About the Opportunity, At E3n, you'll join a mission-driven organization formed through the unification of two respected leaders in independent education. We're building something new-bringing together enrollment and academic perspectives to create deeper insight, stronger institutions, and better outcomes for students from pre-enrollment through graduation. At E3n, you'll experience: * Purpose with impact. Our work directly supports educators, school leaders, and families nationwide. The decisions we make-and the tools we build-matter. * Smart, thoughtful colleagues. You'll work alongside people who care deeply about education, ask good questions, and value collaboration, clarity, and integrity. * Whole-person thinking. Just as we help schools understand the full student journey, we strive to support employees as whole people-recognizing that strong work is sustained by balance, trust, and belonging. * Growth during a moment of transformation. E3n is actively evolving. That means opportunities to shape systems, influence direction, and grow alongside an organization defining its future. * Values-driven, data-informed. We balance heart and rigor-grounding our work in evidence while staying anchored in empathy, equity, and real-world impact. If you're energized by meaningful work, thoughtful problem-solving, and helping schools better serve students, you'll find a home at E3n.