Software Engineer, II
Job Summary
Job Description
Anthology seeks a Software Engineer, II in Chennai, India, to enhance their Blackboard Learn platform. This role involves working in an Agile environment, contributing to the next-generation EdTech platform. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and testing software solutions, adhering to CI/CD practices, and implementing security best practices. The engineer will also troubleshoot production environments and ensure team communication. The role offers opportunities to learn and apply software development expertise within a cross-functional team, covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, from user feedback to maintenance.
Must have:
- 3-5 years of professional experience
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent
- Agile SDLC knowledge
- Object-Oriented design experience
- Java application development experience
- RESTful API design and implementation
- Single-page JavaScript applications
- Relational/NoSQL database experience
- GIT/Stash experience
- Unit and integration testing knowledge
- Fluency in English
Good to have:
- Education industry experience
- e-learning technologies experience
- Java Spring Boot experience
- AWS Certification
- Java Certification
16 skills required
Job Details
Description
Software Engineer, II
Chennai, India
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 Blackboard Learn, which provides students with a simple and intuitive learning experience that they can access anytime and anywhere. It is a solution that’s continuously evolving to meet users’ needs, and we’re looking for someone to join the team and get deeply involved in the existing product code base, improving the quality, and enhancing the functionality of the product.
As a Software Engineer (Full Stack), you will work in an Agile environment to deliver and build the next-generation EdTech platform fueled by data. A successful candidate must be comfortable with complex software development projects and be an innovative thinker. As a direct contributor, the candidate must be comfortable meeting deadlines on multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements. In addition to developing software, the ideal candidate can troubleshoot problems and support our production environments.
At Anthology, software engineers will learn to apply their software development expertise as members of a cross-functional team. Our teams usually consist of Product Managers, UX Designers, and Developers of varying interests to create a Full Stack team. Software Engineers learn and practice all aspects of software development, including (but not limited to) understanding user feedback, developing the software, testing, CI/CD practices, DevOps, and ongoing maintenance. In this role, learning is primarily focused on the depth of technical understanding and team practices.
Primary responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing solutions for the areas of the application owned by the team
- Testing your code and reviewing the code of others
- Understanding and demonstrating Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices
- Implementing security best practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
- Being willing to respond to the unique challenges of delivering and maintaining cloud-based software, including troubleshooting live production environments, minimizing downtime, and responding to client-reported issues
- Ensuring proper team and inter-team communication practices
- Contributing to process improvement initiatives on the team
The Candidate:
Required skills/qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
- BS in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- Knowledge of professional engineering best practices for the full Agile SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Strong experience with Object-Oriented design and coding
- Experience in developing and deploying Java-based applications in a professional setting
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and demonstrated proficiency with API concepts and design
- Working experience developing single-page JavaScript applications and frameworks such as React, Redux, or Angular
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience with version control and source code management systems like GIT, Stash, or similar
- Knowledge of unit and integration tests
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred skills/qualifications:
- Experience in the education industry and with e-learning technologies
- Experience with Java Spring Boot
- AWS Certification
- Java Certification
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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