Job description

Be a Part of our Team!

Join a working family that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!

Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.

Specific Roles & Responsibilities

Develops new features, components, and modules to support organizational growth 
Implements a robust set of services and APIs to power high-trafficked SaaS platforms 
Participates in planning, analysis, and design of new software solutions
Investigates troubleshoots and remedies performance bottlenecks in the application flow 
Learns new technologies and keeps up with both traditional and emerging best practices 
Works independently and collaborates with other members of the team to ensure successful delivery of projects

Qualifications

5+ years of production experience in software engineering and web application development
Working knowledge of GoLang and modern JavaScript (ES6)
Extensive knowledge of Postgres SQL DB
Preferred experience working with GraphQL
Hands-on experience with Git version control system
Experience with Bitbucket Pipeline configurations
Experience with Helm
Understanding of modern design patterns such as SOA
Excellent debugging and testing skills, and interest in quickly learning new technologies
Experience with Agile methodology and software development
Commitment to following security and performance best practices
Strong sense of collaboration, teamwork, and accountability

Why Teaching Strategies

At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!

Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies

Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:

Competitive compensation package
Employee Equity Appreciation Program
Health and wellness insurance benefits
401k with employer match
Flexible work environment
Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth
Best in class technology equipment for every employee
Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field

Teaching Strategies, LLC is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, all Genders, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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