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# Sr Software Engineer

- **Company:** McGraw-Hill
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Operational Databases, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Elearning, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Management of Software Versions, Datadog, Data Logging, System Availability, Grafana, Database Performance, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Confluent
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers.mheducation.com/jobs/7145?lang=en-us

## About the Role

data infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and optimized for analytics and business intelligence. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. What You'll DoDesign and develop robust, scalable data pipelines to support educational platforms and analytics productsArchitect and maintain data infrastructure including data lakes, warehouses, and streaming systemsCollaborate cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, and instructional designers to translate educational goals into technical solutionsLead and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting engineering best practicesOptimize database performance, query efficiency, and data quality across systemsEnsure data governance, security, and compliance with institutional data policiesContribute to architectural decisions and technology roadmap planningMonitor and troubleshoot production data systems, ensuring high availability and reliability What You aaaaa
experiences degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in data engineeringExperience designing and deploying event-driven / streaming data integration solutions at production scaleHands-on expertise with Apache Kafka or comparable streaming platforms (e.g., AWS Kinesis, Apache Pulsar, Confluent Platform)Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages: Java, Python, or GolangStrong working knowledge of JSON Schema and event schema design, including versioning and compatibility strategiesDemonstrated track record taking streaming solutions from initial design through to production deployment, QA/testing, and operational monitoringExperience with observability tooling - metrics, alerting, and logging for streaming pipelines (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)Familiarity with cloud-native data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Strong communication and aa

## Description

OverviewBuild the FutureAt McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being. How can you make an impact?We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong Data Engineering background to join our Higher Education technology team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data systems and software solutions that power learning platforms, institutional analytics, and student success initiatives. You'll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams to ensure the availability and accuracy of data across the organization. This is a critical technical role that bridges data engineering and analytics, ensuring that our data infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and optimized for analytics and business intelligence. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. What You'll DoDesign and develop robust, scalable data pipelines to support educational platforms and analytics productsArchitect and maintain data infrastructure including data lakes, warehouses, and streaming systemsCollaborate cross-functionally with product managers, data scientists, and instructional designers to translate educational goals into technical solutionsLead and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting engineering best practicesOptimize database performance, query efficiency, and data quality across systemsEnsure data governance, security, and compliance with institutional data policiesContribute to architectural decisions and technology roadmap planningMonitor and troubleshoot production data systems, ensuring high availability and reliability What You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in data engineeringExperience designing and deploying event-driven / streaming data integration solutions at production scaleHands-on expertise with Apache Kafka or comparable streaming platforms (e.g., AWS Kinesis, Apache Pulsar, Confluent Platform)Proficiency in one or more mainstream programming languages: Java, Python, or GolangStrong working knowledge of JSON Schema and event schema design, including versioning and compatibility strategiesDemonstrated track record taking streaming solutions from initial design through to production deployment, QA/testing, and operational monitoringExperience with observability tooling - metrics, alerting, and logging for streaming pipelines (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)Familiarity with cloud-native data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholdersKnowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices. Why work for us?The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively building experiences that will help shape 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 $124,000 - $155,000 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" email 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. 51194


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