Senior Software Developer, Content Services

Senior Software Developer, Content Services

What We Seek

At Carnegie Learning, we believe that no two students learn alike. With deep roots in research and advanced education technology, we learn more every day about how students learn best, and we use that insight to help educators drive continually better outcomes. We work hard to create an engaging, supportive company culture where we can all thrive while doing work that improves education every single day.

We are seeking a talented developer to contribute to the design and development of Carnegie Learning's latest proprietary Learning Object Repository. As a Senior Developer, you will collaborate with a team of engineers to design and develop key services, ensuring the solutions are implemented to the highest quality standards.

We value a growth mindset. If you do not satisfy every requirement listed, do not hesitate to apply. If you have the passion and work ethic for this role, and your values align with ours, apply. We will make sure we give you the opportunity to realize your full potential.

While this position is remote and does not require in-office hours, we are seeking candidates who are based in St. John's, Newfoundland or the surrounding area.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with architects, frontend teams, and internal and external third-party partners, to integrate microservices and database solutions for scalable, high-performance systems.
• Optimize backend performance, security, and scalability to handle complex data processing needs.
• Advocate for clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, using industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and automated testing to ensure software quality.
• Work in an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning and technical discussions.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and data-driven approaches.

What Should Be In Your Backpack

• 3-5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on scalability and performance optimization.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, MySQL, and AWS.
• Experience in microservices architecture, API development, and system integrations.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Experience handling and optimizing large datasets, queries, and database performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, and ability to work in a multi-product, multi-application environment.
• Experience with FeathersJS, Algolia, and Education Technologies (LTI 1.3/Advantage, Thin Common Cartridge) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

What Gives Us Purpose

Others teach what; we teach why. For over 25 years, Carnegie Learning has developed solutions that help students achieve Aha moments and set them up for long-term learning success. We’re driven to find new, better ways to support teachers and reach more students, so we put our leading cognitive science research and real-world insights into solutions for how students think, learn, and do their best. This is a key part of our commitment to helping teachers spark student curiosity. As a Carnegie Learning team member, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of students and educators.

What We Provide

Holistic Wellbeing

• Cost-shared health and dental benefits plan
• Access to Headspace at Work (at no cost), empowering you to enhance your mental health
• Competitive retirement savings matching program to plan for your future

Fostering Joy

• Flexible work arrangements with our Work From Anywhere policy
• Your Time, Your Way - paid time off that you can use as you see fit to recharge and nurture your personal life

Empowering Parenthood

• Parental leave top-up program
• Reduced working hours for new parents, with no reduction in pay & benefits
• Free access to CL products for employees and their children

A Place for Connection

• Quarterly wellness incentives
• Monthly employee activities + recognition program
• 9 Employee Resource Groups

What We Believe

We celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that define each person's individuality. This fusion of perspectives enriches our collective knowledge, fosters innovation, and empowers us all. Together, we can collectively and more effectively address issues that face our business and industry.

If our commitment to building an inclusive workplace resonates with you, we invite you to join our mission and welcome you to apply with us. Carnegie Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and individuals with disabilities.