Lead Software Engineer - Hobsons – Arlington, VA

Job type: Full-time

Experience level: Mid-Level, Senior, Lead

Industry: Education, Education Technology

Remote details

Preferred Timezone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Office Location: Arlington, VA. Employees can also work full time from this office.

Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Modernize, design, develop, and test software components using Node.js, React, and AWS cloud-native technologies;
• Collaborate with Architects and other team members to incorporate the best practices and innovations into our products to help to set the team technical direction and ensure it aligns with the larger organizational technology strategy;
• Play the role of a team or technical lead, guiding the work of other team members and leading technically excellent work;
• Collaborate closely with product managers and user experience during discovery, design, and development;
• Stay current on technology trends and identify ways to innovate our products in the education space.

Ideal Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or other relevant disciplines;
• 1-2+ years of experience in software development using JavaScript (React, NodeJS);
• 8+ years of experience in developing software product solutions;
• Thorough knowledge of modern AWS cloud-native technology tools, languages and programs; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive sense of urgency and can-do attitude.

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