Senior Java Software Engineer

Job Description:
As an ExploreLearning Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with our team of system and operations engineers to develop our next generation of back-end services for our our award-winning educational products. Our products include a series of highly engaging games that create an exceptional learning experience. For this position, you should have demonstrable experience developing scalable data-centric applications. We are seeking a talented, motivated and experienced software engineer who enjoys building and maintaining large-scale production applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements Java/Spring applications.
• Implement features and solutions assigned to support business needs.
• Should feel that the quality of one’s work is a direct result of one’s own testing.
• Will be responsible for handling assignments where no formal QA occurs.
• Systems developed should behave to a high standard of quality.
• May work on a multiple projects at a time, balancing needs and deadlines.
• A software engineer is expected to make progress with minimal or some guidance from management.
• Troubleshoot problems of a basic to intermediate nature.
• Would be willing to support systems that they have not implemented.
• Keep informed of technical advances. Discusses changes based on newer technology.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years experience as a Java Software Engineer
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Experience with Java, Spring, MS SQL Server
• Experience building RESTful services
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Why Work With Us?

In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, ExploreLearning offers an exciting and dynamic working environment in which creativity, teamwork and professional growth are valued and rewarded. Our award-winning online programs bring engaging and effective instructional strategies to K-12 classrooms around the world. Over the course of the last 20+ years, we’ve received numerous awards from some of the worlds most respected education organizations, and were recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia.

Our office is based in historic downtown Charlottesville, Virginia, located approximately 100 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and consistently rated one of America’s best places to live. The area offers a wide variety of business, cultural, historical, educational and sport-related attractions.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit us online.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.