Software Engineer III

Company Description

When you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide!

Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Frontend Software Engineer III to join our Data and Assessments team. In this role you will be part of a team responsible for building a next generation K-12 formative assessment platform that integrates into the Renaissance ecosystem. 

As a Frontend Software Engineer III, you will: 

• Design, develop, and deploy enterprise software solutions by studying information needs and working with product managers, UX designers, and end users 
• Work with greenfield projects 
• Improve and modernize existing legacy software using current best practices 
• Work both independently and in a team environment, and be able to produce quality code that is maintainable to meet goals and deadlines 
• Participate and grow in a continuous learning environment 

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 
• 5+ years of experience with Javascript, at least one frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue), CSS, HTML, SCSS, Typescript, and NPM/YARN 
• Experience with Javascript testing frameworks 
• Experience with Webpack 
• Experience working with enterprise-level SaaS applications 
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools, including Scrum and Jira 
• Familiarity with Git as a version control tool 
• Translating design comps into webpages 
• Experience consuming web APIs and working with backend engineers to define API contracts 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deadlines 

 
Bonus points for:  

• Ed tech industry experience  
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field 
• Experience working in a Lean/Agile/Scrum environment  
• Knowledge of processes and technologies around version control, test automation frameworks, continuous integration/deployment, and production monitoring & support 
• PHP, C#, or Golang experience 
• Experience with test driven development 
• Familiarity with Docker, AWS, and other cloud-oriented technology 
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases 
• Experience with PHP or other MVC frameworks 
• Understanding of microservice architecture, SOLID principles, software design patterns, cloud design patterns, and patterns of enterprise architecture 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Range: $95,00 – $130,000.  This range is based on national market data and may vary by location.

Benefits:

• World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications! Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act an