Software Engineer, Intermediate

Job Description

Posted 10 months ago

VitalSource®, is hiring for a Software Engineer, Intermediate to contribute to our Engineering team in 100% remotely or in Raleigh, NC. 

Works under direct supervision to perform development and maintenance of server applications. Resolves issues with software and responds to suggestions for improvements. Involves working on moderately complex projects. 

Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to students? 

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at https://get.vitalsource.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or year for year directly related experience 
• 4 years of application developer/software engineer experience 
• 4 years of experience with Ruby on Rails, Python, PHP, C# or similar programming languages
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
• Experience with Git or other source code control systems 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience/knowledge of developing RESTful Web Services
• Experience with Linux, Redis, Kubernetes, Docker, Message Queuing, Elasticsearch or other related platform technologies
• Experience with React
• Experience with Elixir programming language
• Experience with and a passion for open source-based development, continuous delivery models, and using best-of-breed tools

• Experience with Agile development environments and working with DevOps teams to create great software

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop creative and innovative solutions for the next generation of educational learning
• Effectively work in an Agile team environment developing solutions for our core products and Software-as-a-Service platform
• Provide full application development life cycle support, including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance and deployment with assistance from Senior and Lead Application Development
• Communicate effectively with internal users as needed to support channel integration, development and support
• Support development with appropriate documentation
• Develop and modify internal and external facing software as part of an engineering team
Additional Information

Perks/Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days accrued annually, 8 company holidays, and 3 personal days
• 401K match, Life and ADD, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, more
• Paid parental leave to support current associates in balancing their professional and personal lives as their families begin and grow 
• Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
• Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong foosball
• Casual Dress Code Flexible Schedules (per team)
• Flexible Work Schedules (by team)

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at https://get.vitalsource.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.