Sr Software Engineer

McGraw-Hill
New York, NY, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$124,350.0 - $160,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Software Quality Code Review Databases Database Queries DevOps Distributed Systems
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Amazon DynamoDB Monitoring of Systems Identity and Access Management Mobile Application Software Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL MongoDB MySQL Node.Js Open Web Application Security Performance Tuning Ruby Web Application Security Software Engineering Datadog Cloud Platform System Caching Backend Cloudformation Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Low Latency Restful APIs Terraform New Relic (SaaS) Microservices

Job description

Design, build, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems and APIs that support web and mobile applications.

  • Technical Execution: Translate technical designs and product requirements into high-quality, maintainable software solutions under the guidance of engineering leadership.

  • Collaboration: Partner with other engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionality.

  • Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery.

  • Performance & Reliability: Help optimize server performance, database queries, and system scalability to ensure reliable and responsive applications.

  • Operational Excellence: Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution efforts using observability tools, including participation in off-hours support when needed.

  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and development methodologies that improve team efficiency and product quality.

  • Team Contribution: Share knowledge with peers, support junior engineers when appropriate, and contribute positively to a collaborative engineering culture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 5+ years of applicable experience in software engineering or back-end development.
  • Strong experience with server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or Go.
  • Experience in designing and developing REST APIs and working with microservices in low-latency, high-availability environments.
  • Good understanding of database technologies, both relational (for example PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (for example MongoDB, DynamoDB).
  • Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Knowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems concepts.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Datadog, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Familiarity with web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.

Nice to have:

  • Experience working on platform services related to authorization, permissions, identity, or access management.
  • Experience contributing to shared services or internal developer platforms.

Benefits & conditions

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 fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $124,350 - $160,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings

McGraw Hill recruiters always use a “ @mheducation.com “ or “ @careers.mheducation.com” mail address 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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About the company

Do you enjoy testing the limits of possibility? At McGraw Hill, our Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) drive progress and help build the future of learning. If you have the passion and technical expertise to thrive in an innovative and agile environment, we want to learn more about you.

McGraw Hill Connect is a course management and adaptive learning solution that enables millions of learners to achieve their full potential. In this role, you will be expanding Connect to put new learning tools in the hands of instructors and learners.

How can you make an impact?

In this role, you will be the linchpin of the product - the technical expert for the product, sales, marketing and business teams and the product expert for the technical teams. By combining intimate knowledge of customers, strong analytical skills, and technical acumen, you will drive a holistic product vision that energizes your teammates and delights your customers.

As an education innovation company, we’re proud to play our part by inspiring learners around the world. If you bring your curiosity, we’ll help you grow in a collaborative environment where everyone shares a passion for success. Even if you are not currently looking for a change, we encourage you to apply now and speak to the hiring manager to learn about the opportunity.

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