CORE Engineer

Alma Technologies•Portland, OR

20h

About The Position

Alma is a cloud-based student information system (SIS) that supports K-12 administrators, teachers, parents, and students. We are a passionately driven team with the mission to provide this resource to every school. Alma seeks a dynamic, self-starter engineer with a strong focus towards backend technologies for the role of Core Engineer. The Core Engineer reports to the Feature Development Manager, working together closely to ensure all Engineering efforts are coordinated and optimized. The ideal candidate will have: -A strong background in PHP, solid understanding object-oriented programming, experience using MongoDB, and familiar with front-end technologies. -A strong understanding of AI for development to assist in elevating code quality and integrating new AI functionalities into the application. -An understanding of AI/ML design and development to implement machine learning models. -Proficiency in debugging, optimizing code, working with APIs, and third-party services. This role involves close collaboration with other engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in software engineering
Experience with PHP or similar backend languages with a strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
Proficiency with front-end technologies, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Utilize AI-powered development tools for software development
Creating and using RESTful API endpoints
Database design and optimization to ensure reliability and scalability (MongoDB)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Extensive knowledge of software systems and programming languages
Proficient with software engineering tools and applications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering
At least three years of software engineering experience is required

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a LNMP environment (Zend/Laminas framework)
NoSQL experience, MongoDB experience a plus
VueJs and Nuxt
Familiarity with ETL processes and AWS services is helpful.

Responsibilities

Work across the full stack, building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable positive user experiences and measurable business growth
Develop new features and infrastructure development in support of rapidly emerging business and project requirements
Leveraging AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity, elevate code quality, and optimize workflows, while simultaneously upholding engineering principles and best practices.
Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities
Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment
Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale
Engage with designers and product managers, and collaborate with other engineers to solve complex problems.
Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality.
Performs other related duties as assigned