Senior Software Engineer II

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Senior Software Engineer II – Full Stack Developer Location: Onsite/Hybrid Experience: 8+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack Developer with a strong background in building scalable, enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React JS, and Redux, along with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining modern web applications. The candidate will work closely with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while driving technical excellence and best practices. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java Spring Boot and React JS. Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices-based architectures. Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React JS, Redux, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript. Collaborate with Product and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following coding standards and best practices. Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers. Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Ensure application security, compliance, and quality standards are met. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 8 years of software development experience. Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or above). Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Microservices. Strong experience in React JS and Redux. Solid understanding of REST APIs and API design principles. Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Strong knowledge of JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design. Experience with Git-based source control systems. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka. Experience implementing automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools. Experience in high-volume, distributed enterprise applications. Technical Skills Backend: Java 8/11/17+, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Microservices, REST APIs Frontend: React JS, Redux, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (preferred), HTML5, CSS3 Database: MySQL DevOps & Tools: Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins, Docker, AWS, CI/CD Pipelines What We're Looking For Strong ownership and accountability. Ability to lead technical initiatives independently. Passion for writing high-quality, maintainable code. Experience mentoring engineers and fostering engineering excellence. Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Curriculum Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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