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# Sr Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cengage Group
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,600.0 - $141,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Data Transformation, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Apache Maven, Open Source Technology, Scrum Methodology, OpenAI, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, Technical Debt, Generative AI, HybridCloud, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Serverless Computing, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/0656555D11D44E8AB7434C110868C110/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and recent, relevant work experience.
 * Minimum 5 years software development experience using Java/Spring/Maven and related technologies.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
 * Ability to perform root cause analysis, technology evaluation, and design spikes.
 * Strong testing skills and a focus on identifying edge cases.

Generative AI & Emerging Technologies

 * Solid understanding of AI concepts, technologies and methods, including machine learning, Language, Reasoning & multimodal models, prompt & context engineering, developing and using skills & agent frameworks, RAG, and vector databases.
 * Hands-on experience integrating or experimenting with commercial and open-source GenAI technologies and toolkits (e.g., coding assistants, OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain).

Architecture & Cloud Platforms

 * Experience in maintaining and/or modernizing legacy or monolithic architectures, migrating systems to modular, cloud-native platforms, and implementing hybrid cloud strategies.
 * Ability to design and develop APIs that integrate legacy systems with modern solutions.
 * Comfortable designing and deploying cloud native solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure, using containers, serverless, and cloud storage/compute services.

Software Engineering & Product Delivery

 * Proven ability to build secure, resilient, scalable, high-availability enterprise systems for global user bases.
 * Strong experience with agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and tooling such as Jira or Azure DevOps

Collaboration & Communication

 * Demonstrated skills in working with cross-functional teams in distributed, remote-first environments.
 * Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

## Description

* Develop, update and optimize data transformation and delivery scripts, using Python and AI tools (such as Codex)
 * Partner with colleagues in Portfolio to modernize key editorial support systems

Manage a customer-facing, cloud-based application

Following the Product Operating Model (POM), you will collaborate with product and design teams in your role as senior software engineer. Together you will focus on improving customer outcomes through frequent stakeholder engagements and data-driven insights.

 * Reimagine and optimize content creation workflows using modern platforms, automation, and generative AI.
 * Engage in driving POM Discovery activities including continuous customer engagement, both internal and external, to derive solutions that meet end user, company, and technology goals.
 * Balance technical debt and other maintenance activities alongside new feature development within each sprint.
 * Work with partners and customers to establish and handle product backlogs, product estimates and budgets.
 * Know the latest on emerging technologies and industry trends to inject continuous innovation into our product roadmaps.