Engineer 1

At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means you’re joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Research & Development (R&D) team is the technical talent at the heart of our product suite, overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. From engineering to quality assurance to data science, the R&D team ensures our customers seamlessly use our products and can depend on their consistency.

As an Engineer I, in the Classroom New Solutions R&D team at PowerSchool, you’ll play a crucial role in developing software solutions that enhance the educational experience for K-12 students, teachers, and administrators. Under the general direction of Senior Manager, Software Engineering, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging your technical skills to create innovative solutions that empower educators and improve learning outcomes.

Description

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

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Software Development: Utilize your expertise in React, JavaScript, TypeScript to build responsive and user-friendly web applications for K-12 classrooms.
• API Development: Apply your knowledge of Node.js, AWS Services to create robust APIs that integrate seamlessly with educational platforms.
• AWS Cloud: Leverage your experience with AWS services to deploy and manage scalable applications that support K-12 education.
• Agile/Scrum Process: Participate in an Agile development environment, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshooting: Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure successful, on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in React, JavaScript, REST API development, AWS Cloud and any Git based tools.
• Knowledge of MFE and Micro-services development is a strong positive.
• Should be well versed with DevSecOps practice with good knowledge on Observability, Security. 
• Nice-to-have, experience working with Lambda, DynamoDB and related serverless aws services to build scalable micro-services. 
• Strong understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and collaborative teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly.
• Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.