Software Engineer
Gaithersburg, MD

Job Description

The Software Engineer is responsible for the implementation of customer facing technical solutions that align with Learning Without Tears (LWT) objectives.

Job Duties:

* Design, develop, test and maintain internal and client facing digital products.
* Collaborate with back-end and full stack developers to enhance the user experience.
* Work closely with UX and visual designers to develop creative solutions that take into account the technical, organizational, schedule, and business requirements.
* Collaborate with support engineers and customer experience teams to understand customers' needs.
* Work closely with the product owner and business analysts to understand use cases and user needs.
* Develop responsive products which render in multiple browsers and across multiple devices.
* Develop performant, reusable and clean code.
* Produce technical documentation and testing artifacts.

Required Education/Skills:

* BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
* 4+ years of experience in core development technologies, preferably in a commercial environment.
* Development experience in an EdTech environment preferred.
* Expert in one of the following front-end frameworks: React, Vue.js, AngularJS
* Experience with HTML5 and SASS/SCSS/CSS.
* Experience with mobile development preferred.
* Experience working in an agile development environment; Agile, Scrum or Kanban preferred.
* Experience with server-side JavaScript (ES6) development.
* Experience working in a Continuous Integration (CI) environment; Travis, Bamboo or Jenkins preferred.
* Knowledge of both relational and NoSQL database technologies.
* Experience troubleshooting cross-browser compatibility issues.
* Experience using version control systems; Git preferred.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at once while completing quality work on a timely basis.
* Ability to work both independently (with direction) and with a team.
* Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with coworkers.
* Strong problem solving capabilities with a focus on customer service.
* Ability to excel in a rapidly changing environment.
* Ability to sit for long periods of time; ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.