[Remote] Sr Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McGraw Hill is an education innovation company that develops learning solutions such as McGraw Hill Connect. The Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) will expand Connect by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role also supports software quality, performance, reliability, observability, and continuous engineering improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems and APIs that support web and mobile applications
• Translate technical designs and product requirements into high-quality, maintainable software solutions under the guidance of engineering leadership
• Partner with other engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionality
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Help optimize server performance, database queries, and system scalability to ensure reliable and responsive applications
• Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution efforts using observability tools, including participation in off-hours support when needed
• Contribute to the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and development methodologies that improve team efficiency and product quality
• Share knowledge with peers, support junior engineers when appropriate, and contribute positively to a collaborative engineering culture

Skills

• This is a remote position available to candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States, with a preference for those located in the East Coast Time Zone
• * 5+ years of applicable experience in software engineering or back-end development
• * Strong experience with server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or Go
• * Experience in designing and developing REST APIs and working with microservices in low-latency, high-availability environments
• * Good understanding of database technologies, both relational (for example PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (for example MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• * Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• * Knowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems concepts
• * Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Datadog, or equivalent
• * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• * Familiarity with web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
• * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred
• * Experience working on platform services related to authorization, permissions, identity, or access management
• * Experience contributing to shared services or internal developer platforms

Benefits

• 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.
• Remote position available to candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States, with a preference for those located in the East Coast Time Zone.

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