Software Engineer

ParentSquare

119d • $120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

We are seeking someone who is eager to be an active contributor in a fast-paced environment where we’re solving challenging problems for real people and making a difference in the lives of students. You are a highly detail-oriented and organized individual who can take direction well and be proactive in your work. You love working on multiple projects at one time and are seeking the opportunity to broaden your experience from solving a customer’s challenges to formulating solutions to implementing new technologies that achieve effective results. This opportunity allows you to work with as well as learn from some of the best; our developers are full-stack solution creators, ready to build out applications using every tool at their disposal, from JavaScript to REST APIs written in Ruby to database modeling and tests.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional web application development experience
• Experience with Ruby on Rails preferred (or a desire to learn how to use Ruby)
• Experience working with large-scale web applications
• Proficiency with RESTful API development
• Experience with SQL (MySQL preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Some experience in DevOps and systems
• Understanding of version control including using Git
• Proficiency with commonly used AWS services is a big plus
• Familiarity with agile or lean software development
• Experience in writing integration and unit tests
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal)
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with commonly used AWS services is a big plus

Responsibilities

• Work on the ParentSquare Web application, which is built using Ruby on Rails
• Solve complex end-user issues working with the customer success team to understand the problem
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems working closely with the tech team
• Design and implement new features
• Write test cases using RSpec for all code additions and changes
• Coordinate with team members who work on different layers of infrastructure

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance (including dependent coverage)
• An employer-matched 401K retirement savings program from day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Stock options
• Health + wellness reimbursements
• PTO that increases each year
• 16 paid holidays, including your birthday!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees