Senior Software Engineer I

2 Weeks ago • 5-8 Years • Full Stack Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Anthology seeks a Senior Software Engineer I to design, code, and implement product features and improvements for their Blackboard LMS. Responsibilities include developing cloud-based solutions using AWS services (DynamoDB, Lambda, etc.), building RESTful APIs and microservices, troubleshooting production environments, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses 5-8 years of experience in web application development using Python, TypeScript, or similar languages, expertise in front-end frameworks (React, Redux, etc.), and strong AWS and API skills. The role requires proficiency in designing scalable cloud solutions, working in agile environments, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • 5-8 years web app development (Python, TypeScript)
  • Expertise in React, Redux, TypeScript
  • AWS (DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway)
  • RESTful APIs & Microservices
  • SQL & NoSQL database experience
  • Agile environment experience
Good to have:
  • Experience scaling applications
  • Familiarity with performance anti-patterns

Job Details

Description

Senior Software Engineer

Remote - Colombia

 

*ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED*

 

The Opportunity:

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.

 

The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.

 

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

 

This role focuses on Anthology’s LMS, Blackboard, where we pride ourselves on creating well-designed web and mobile solutions to support learners, instructors, and administrators. Blackboard allows learners and instructors to access online educational experiences wherever and whenever they want through web and mobile devices. Our technology helps instructors breathe life into educational content, brings efficiency to day-to-day tasks, and empowers instructors with tools to engage and assess every learner. We help motivate learners by promoting collaboration, communication, and connections with their peers and instructors.

 

Primary responsibilities will include: 

  • Designing, coding, and implementing product features and improvements with a hands-on approach
  • Developing and enhancing cloud-based solutions using modern tools and technologies (e.g., DynamoDB, Lambda, REST API Gateway, EventBridge, S3, Fargate)
  • Creating scalable infrastructure using AWS CDK
  • Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices with strong API design principles
  • Troubleshooting production environments, minimizing downtime and addressing client-reported issues promptly
  • Contributing to technical design decisions, incorporating software design patterns and best practices
  • Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional agile teams to solve complex technical problems
  • Writing unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
  • Communicating progress and escalating issues to stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Fostering a deep understanding of existing software architecture to drive enhancements and scalability

 

The Candidate: 

Required skills/qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5–8 years of experience in web application development using Python, TypeScript, or equivalent experience, along with relational databases
  • Expertise in modern front-end frameworks like React, Redux, TypeScript, AngularJS, and jQuery
  • Proficiency in designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based solutions using AWS and APIs
  • Strong object-oriented design, coding skills, and knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) and SQL databases
  • Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and understanding of API concepts
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud hosting solutions
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills (both technical and non-technical audiences)
  • Experience working in agile environments, participating in planning and execution
  • Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above 

 

Preferred skills/qualifications: 

  • Experience scaling applications to meet growing business needs
  • Familiarity with performance anti-patterns and effective design strategies to enhance application scalability

 

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.   

 

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.

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About The Company

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Millions of students around the world are supported throughout their education journey via Anthology’s ecosystem of flagship SaaS solutions and supporting services, including the award-winning Blackboard® (LMS), Anthology® Student (SIS/ERP), and Anthology® Reach (CRM). Through the Power of Together, we are uniquely inspiring educators and institutions with innovation that is meaningful, simple and intelligent to help customers redefine what’s possible and create life-changing opportunities for people everywhere. www.anthology.com. 

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