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StrongMind · 13 hours ago

Software Engineer 3

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

StrongMind is a company focused on democratizing education through innovative solutions. As a Software Engineer, you will work with a cross-functional team to build engaging product experiences, lead software life-cycle processes, and advocate for best practices in software development.

E-LearningEdTechSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build magical product experiences. Make the technical & complex simple and effortless

Lead in all aspects of the software life-cycle, from ideation through development and including production support

Be an advocate for best practices and influence others to be advocates for best practices on their own teams

Collaborate deeply with a cross functional team of Engineers, UX, Product and Operations to create engaging and adaptive application interfaces

Increase awareness of the larger technical picture, helping your team to understand their blind spots and how they can effectively integrate into the technical ecosystem

Identify opportunities for shared solutions across teams and guide successful designs and implementations

Leverage practices such as Continuous Integration, Pairing, and Test-Driven Development to deliver early and often

Help to define and measure KPI’s for products and teams, championing the understanding of success based on the measurable outcomes we strive to impact

Apply Lean Startup/Agile approaches to software development

Work in an open space environment (no cube walls)

Commit to implementing standard department practices and actively learning

Qualification

Ruby/RailsJS/TSPython/DjangoCI/CD systemsAgile methodsCloud-based softwareCross platform developmentMobile developmentOpen Source projectsEducation industry experienceData driven decision makingCommunication skills

Required

4+ years of Engineering experience with at least one modern language in a production environment, multiple languages strongly preferred (e.g. Ruby/Rails, JS/TS, Python/Django)

Awareness of cross platform development best practices (e.g. mobile first, responsive design, progressive web applications)

Ability to work and lead outside of your technological comfort zone

Experience designing cloud-based software solutions

Demonstrated experience utilizing CI/CD systems

Fluency with agile methods

Passion for self-driven, continuous learning, both in and out of the office

Opinionated on technology, in theory, but flexible in practice

Ability to balance time and attention across personal contributions and team growth

Data driven decision making

Demonstrated ability to teach others how to build their technical skills

Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal form

Maintain a high level of customer service with both internal and external customers

Maintain a professional code of conduct, including professional language, actions, and attire

Maintain confidentiality of matters pertaining to clients and co-workers

Acknowledge and accept direction from company leadership

Demonstrate willingness and desire to work and collaborate with clients, co-workers, and the general public

Prioritize work and handle multiple tasks while working independently

Remain organized and plan effectively

Work well under pressure, pay attention to detail, meet deadlines and deal with difficult situations while maintaining composure, professionalism, and a positive attitude

Examine data analytically, showing excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills as it relates to continuous improvement

Commit to professional and personal growth

Embrace a culturally diverse environment

Adapt to change while conveying professionalism

Meet quantitative and qualitative performance expectations and requirements

Own up to the responsibility of the performance of the teams that report to you

Display candor about one's own opinions with the ability to commit to a final decision even when in disagreement

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Education, a related field, or equivalent experience

4+ years Software development experience preferably in a full-stack capacity

Exceptional communication skills

Fluent knowledge of agile best practices

Experience collaborating across team boundaries