Software Engineer 2

Job description:

The Schoology Software Engineering team is a group of full stack developers who design, develop, and maintain our products, tools, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel) and Node.js
• Building and enhancing frontend features using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Developing and operating microservices in a multi-tenant, distributed environment
• Working with MySQL/Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis to design efficient data models and optimize performance
• Deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting services on AWS, using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Using AI Agents, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to improve development velocity, code quality, and problem solving
• Contributing to system design discussions, proofs of concept, and continuous improvement of engineering practices

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of relevant and related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong backend development experience with PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
• Experience building microservices and APIs in multi-tenant environments, with an understanding of distributed systems, software design principles and patterns.
• Experience with MySQL/Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Good to have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS services, and CI/CD pipelines, including build and deployment processes.
• Experience building prototypes and proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
• Hands-on experience with AI agents and AI-powered development tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Clear communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset and collaboration skills