Job Overview:
Learning A-Z provides engaging, affordable, and easy-to-use solutions for differentiated K-6 literacy learning. With a library of meticulously differentiated eLearning tools that can be used anywhere learning takes place, we give educators the tools they need to easily personalize instruction for each student, and help each teacher make an impact – their way.
In this role, you will be involved in the technical development of multiple applications. You will be a part of a dynamic group of engineers where agility, teamwork, and creative thinking are highly valued. You will utilize your expertise in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and Angular to create and support best-in-class web experiences that meet business priorities and exceed user expectations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skills with both business and technical acumen.
Job Responsibilities:
- Solve problems of considerable scope and complexity
- Collaborate with software engineers, QA engineers, UX and Design team, and project managers
- Propose, develop, review, and revise new procedures as needed for the continuing development of high-quality systems.
- Maintain high test coverage across unit, functional and integration test suites. Ensure code quality by participating in code and design reviews.
- Troubleshoot existing systems and applications
- Keep informed of technical advances. You can propose changes based on newer technology or ideas relating to other coding patterns, efficiencies.
- Remain flexible and responsive to changing priorities and multiple, concurrent responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and training to other team members, when necessary.
- Be a talent multiplier
Job Requirements:
- 4+ years of Software Engineering experience
- Proficient in programming languages/frameworks: Laravel, PHP, MySQL (SQL)
- Proficient in front-end frameworks like Angular, AngularJS
- Proficient in web development technologies: JavaScript, HTML, CSS
- Familiarity with a distributed source control system, such as Git
- Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including: Object-Oriented analysis, Design, and Programming, Software Design patterns, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
- Able to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Able to express ideas effectively by evaluating and consolidating relevant information for different audiences
- Experience using problem solving and data-based skills to solve business problems and drive process improvements.
- Works well in a dynamic team environment and can effectively drive cross-team solutions having complex dependencies and requirements.
- Experience with working with other members of an engineering team in design, development, implementation, peer code reviews, and technical meetings
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- BS in Computer Science or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in the following programming languages/frameworks: Java, JSP, Spring
- Experience with Agile Development Methodologies
- Experience in the EdTEch sector
Why Work With Us?
When you work with Learning A-Z, you’ll be helping students across the globe develop the comprehension, curiosity, and continued joy of learning they need to succeed in today’s world.
We’ve been awarded numerous accolades from a wide variety of edtech organizations. Our flagship products Reading A-Z, Raz-Kids, and Raz-Plus are beloved by teachers and students alike, and are currently used by approximately 1/5 of public students in the United States.
To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit www.learninga-z.com.
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.
