Software Engineer I

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend experience in .NET Core and frontend experience in React to build and maintain scalable services and APIs. The role focuses on backend service development, API implementation, testing, and collaboration with frontend teams, while using modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

In this role as a Software Engineer I, you will:

• 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.

• 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+.
• 2+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• 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., 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.

Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 68K-94K Annually Mid level Remote Hiring Remotely in United States 68K-94K Annually Mid level Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using .NET Core and React, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure code quality through testing. The summary above was generated by AI, The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location. Salary Range $68,000-$93,500 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• 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

When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K-12 education technology! Renaissance's solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters-creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.