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ClassLink is hiring a Fullstack Developer (IC1) with a backend focus. The role involves improving and maintaining the underlying architecture of ClassLink Analytics to efficiently scale and perform. Responsibilities include developing scalable backend systems, maintaining RESTful APIs, and optimizing database queries, while collaborating with development teams to implement software solutions.

Highlights

Develop scalable and efficient backend systems and APIs.
Required skills: S.E.A.N. stack, MySQL performance tuning, AWS services experience.
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000 annually.
1-3 years of professional software engineering experience required.
Experience with big data analytical processing is an advantage.
Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in computer programming, computer science, or related field.
Strong project and time management skills are essential.
This position is fully remote eligible with quarterly in-person meetings.

Fullstack Developer (IC1) (Backend focus) Full Description

Fullstack Developer (IC1) (Backend focus)
Fully Remote • Development

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Would you like to join a rapidly growing and successful company?

Do you want to be a part of a team where customers say things like:

“I am amazed by how innovative this product is!”

Headquartered in Clifton, NJ, ClassLink is a leading education technology company serving schools around the world.

ClassLink empowers over 22 million students and staff with instant access to a library of 6,000+ single sign-on apps from in the classroom or at home.

ClassLink Analytics provides essential usage data, so instructors can measure engagement and leaders can make informed purchasing and training decisions.

ClassLink Roster Server and OneSync use automation and open standards to make rostering and provisioning easier, more secure, and less time-consuming.

ClassLink is an industry-leading education technology company, focusing on improving the lives of students and educators by creating more time for learning, improving access to digital resources, and simplifying rostering and account provisioning. Our Analytics family of products helps decision-makers view trends in data to better understand usage and adoption of software tools. This role will focus on improving and maintaining the underlying architecture of ClassLink Analytics. As ClassLink grows, so does the need for our products to efficiently scale and perform. You will be tasked with optimizing backend components using industry standard technology for big data processing.

We would love to hear from you if:

You have at least 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience.
You are a self-starter, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
You want to own the entire lifecycle for the components you build whether they are features or products

Responsibilities:

Develop scalable and efficient backend systems using industry standard technologies
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to serve frontend applications
Use unit and integration testing to ensure that systems meet ClassLink’s high quality standards
Ship software that impacts the lives of millions of students and educators
Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
Develop and manage database schemas and optimize queries for efficiency
Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
Create security and data protection settings
Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
Write technical documentation for internal stakeholders
Work with data scientists and analysts to make data-driven software improvements

Requirements

Strong understanding and experience with the S.E.A.N. stack - SQL, Express, Angular, Node.js
Experience in database performance tuning, query optimization and monitoring of MySQL databases is required.
1-3 years of experience developing consumer-facing web applications, services, and APIs
Experience with Amazon Web Services, in particular EC2, S3, Kinesis, Redshift, and RDS, Athena a plus
Understanding of big data analytical processing, including concepts like data lake and data warehousing
Experience and understanding of agile methodologies
Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
Excellent project and time management skills.
Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently or with a group.
Proficient spelling, grammar, and communication skills

This role is 100% remote eligible, with quarterly strategy meetings that are in-person.

We are a team of passionate people striving to improve classroom learning.

We do this by making and delivering great products.

We also like to have fun along the way.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world;indeed,

it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

Salary Description

80,000-90,000

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