Instructure
Senior Software Engineer
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $100K - $145K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ June 19th, 2025
Docker
GraphQL
Kubernetes
Edtech.com's Summary
Instructure is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to drive the development of transformative SaaS services for digital learning and credentialing. The role involves taking ownership of technical aspects, translating business needs into technical strategies, collaborating across teams, mentoring colleagues, and delivering high-quality code using a modern tech stack including Java, Spring Boot, React, and AWS technologies.
Highlights
- Develop and maintain full stack software solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React, and related technologies.
- Translate business and product requirements into clear technical strategies and documentation.
- Mentor team members and uphold high coding standards across the development team.
- Collaborate across R&D teams in an Agile and DevOps environment.
- Experience required with Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot RESTful APIs, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and Hibernate/JPA.
- Familiarity with Test-Driven Development, Git, Maven, IntelliJ or VSCode, and Agile/Lean methodologies.
- Bonus skills include knowledge of GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, asynchronous messaging, and AWS cloud technologies.
- Competitive salary range of $100,000 - $145,000 per year, with equity participation.
- Experience in enterprise-level software development with 3+ years industry experience.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities to lead technical projects and initiatives.
Senior Software Engineer Full Description
At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.
And that's where you come in:
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in a diverse, innovative team driving the development of our transformative SaaS services for digital learning and credentialing services. We believe in curiosity, education, and technology, nurturing excellence in an Agile and DevOps environment that promotes innovation. Join us to work with an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.
Our tech stack is at the forefront of modern software development. We seek developers eager to work in this environment. If you excel in server-side Java development, microservices, and front-end UI, and value uplifting team members through shared learning and collaboration, we want to hear from you.
Tech Stack:
Java, Spring, Springboot, React 16.8+, GraphQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, NextJS, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, Hibernate/JPA, Redis, EKS, and AWS cloud technologies (not all technologies are listed).
What you will do:
- Take comprehensive ownership of technical aspects, ensuring product usability and viability.
- Prioritize organization and team success, demonstrating that collective achievement outweighs individual success.
- Translate business and product needs into a clear, optimized technical strategy.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly, collaborating effectively across R&D.
- Create detailed documentation, architecture diagrams, and prototypes to guide development.
- Maintain a high technical standard, mentor team members, and support their growth.
- Stay hands-on, setting a coding standard and driving technical direction across the stack.
- Keep abreast of and integrate modern technologies and practices.
- Working with teams spanning multiple domains, helping them adapt to common patterns and best practices.
- Deliver high-quality, easily testable, and secure code.
- Collaborate closely with your team, agile coach, and product owners to deliver value.
What you will need to know/have:
- Minimum three years of industry, enterprise-level software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented concepts, design patterns, coding standards, and performance improvements.
- Solid experience with Java (JDK 11 and greater) and building Spring Boot RESTful APIs.
- Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Experience coding modern UI using React and related libraries.
- Proficiency in SQL, JPA/Hibernate.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Familiarity with building pipelines and tools like Git, Maven, IntelliJ, or VSCode.
- Experience in an Agile, Lean, and DevOps organization and culture.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead technical initiatives.
- Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and experience in leading technical teams and projects.
- A bias towards action, with the ability to produce artifacts that clarify and advance technical discussions.
It would be a bonus if you also had:
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies.
- Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with AWS technologies.
Get in on all the awesome at Instructure!
- Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
- Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work available in some regions for specific jobs.
- Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
- Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
- Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
- The technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
- Motivosity employee recognition program
- A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection
This range reflects our target hiring range, with flexibility based on experience, skills, and market factors.
We’ve always believed in hiring the most awesome people and treating them right. We know that the more diverse we are, the more diverse our ideas will be — and when we openly welcome those ideas, our environment is better and our business is stronger.
At Instructure we participate in E-Verify and yes, in case you didn't catch it from the above, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All Instructure employees are required to successfully pass a background check upon being hired.
