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Staff Software Engineer - Alfresco

🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Software Engineering

🗓️ November 12th, 2025

Node.js Kubernetes Docker

Edtech.com's Summary

HMH is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Alfresco. The role involves developing scalable back-end and front-end code for content and metadata platforms, deploying infrastructure-as-code scripts, and contributing across the full application lifecycle including DevOps, cloud, monitoring, and test automation. Candidates must leverage their expertise in Alfresco development and various modern technologies to build robust educational software solutions.

Highlights
  • Develop scalable back-end and front-end code using modern web technologies such as Web Components, Node.js, and Typescript.
  • Create deployment scripts using infrastructure-as-code approaches.
  • Contribute across development, DevOps, cloud deployment, monitoring, and testing automation.
  • Require 10+ years of hands-on Alfresco development experience (version 5.x and above).
  • Technical skills include Java, JavaScript, Spring Framework, Angular, RESTful APIs, GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Terraform.
  • Strong background in software development best practices, testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with browser developer tools and version control systems, preferably Git.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.
  • Leadership role includes mentoring junior developers and contributing to architectural decisions.
  • Focus on creating learning technology products that serve millions of students and educators worldwide.

Staff Software Engineer - Alfresco Full Description

HMH is a learning technology company committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners, empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K-12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities.

HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. HMH Technology India Pvt. Ltd. is our technology and innovation arm in India focused on developing novel products and solutions using cutting-edge technology to better serve our clients globally. HMH aims to help employees grow as people, and not just as professionals. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com

Software Development at HMH is focused on building fantastic software to meet the challenges facing teachers and students, enabling and supporting a wide range of state-of-the-art learning experiences. We build applications used by millions!
Our self-contained development teams are filled with Developers who love solving problems and building high-quality products and services.
We use a wide range of technologies and are building the next-generation classroom.
If you want to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers and understand what it takes to deliver high-quality software, we would love to talk to you.

 Technology Stack:

You'll work with technologies such as:
- Development: Java, Javascript
- Framework: Spring Framework, Angular, YUI
- API: RESTful APIs
- Development and deployment: GitHub, Jenkins, Concourse CI, Maven
- Container: Docker and Kubernetes
- Database: PostgreSQL, RDS Aurora
- Cloud: AWS, Terraform

We aren't overly concerned with tech stack—if you're interested in learning new things, we're interested in teaching you. Visit our HMH Engineering Blog - https://hmh.engineering/?gi=445fb6d189e6

 What you'll be doing:

- Write Back-End and Front-End highly maintainable code at scale for the content and metadata platform used by our HMH content creators, using modern web technologies (Web Components, Node.js, Typescript).
- Write Deployment Scripts (infrastructure as code).
- As a true full stack developer, you will have opportunities to contribute not only front-end and back-end code, but also to the full application life including devops, cloud, monitoring, testing automation and more.

 What you'll bring:

- 10+ years of hands-on experience in Alfresco development (version 5.x and above), with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-level Alfresco solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is preferred.
- Advanced expertise with Java Spring Framework and front-end technologies (HTML/JS).
- Ability to be productive in a wide range of environments and quickly learn unfamiliar tools.
- Deep understanding of software development processes and best practices.
- Strong skills in testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Experience with browser developers' tools (Chrome or Firefox).
- Advanced understanding of RESTful services (status codes, operation types, payload formats).
- Cloud familiarity (preference for AWS).
- Code reviews and version control (preference for Git).
- Experience writing and implementing unit tests.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring junior developers and contributing to architectural decisions.

 Nice to have:

- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (JavaScript, Java…).
- Experience developing with Alfresco version 5.x and above (required).
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, RDS Aurora, and AWS/Terraform.

 Physical Requirements:

- Might be in a stationary position for a considerable time (sitting and/or standing).
- The person in this position needs to move about inside office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Must be able to collaborate with colleagues via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings.

 

HMH Technology Private Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. For more information, visit https://careers.hmhco.com/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.