Software Engineer II

Impact the Moment

At McGraw Hill we create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide every day. We design intuitive and effective tools and experiences that maximize teachers’ time and students’ learning. And we do all of this in a supportive and collaborative environment where we work alongside brilliant colleagues, touch lives around the world, see the difference our hard work makes, and continue our paths of lifelong learning

Your Impact on Team

The Ceres team is seeking a talented Full-Stack Software Engineer with a passion for building high-quality, accessible web applications that make a real difference in education. The Ceres Adaptive Learning platform delivers highly interactive, individualized, and engaging content to students while intelligently adapting to their learning style and pace.

As a full-stack engineer on our team, you'll architect and develop innovative tools that empower content authors to design next-generation adaptive learning experiences, streamline teaching workflows for educators, and create delightful, effective learning experiences that impact thousands of students daily.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. Preference to candidates in East Coast or Central Time.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, architect, and develop scalable front-end applications using Angular, TypeScript, and modern best practices
• Implement a robust RESTful API using Go (Golang) and PostgreSQL.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
• Implement responsive and accessible UI components following WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes for PostgreSQL
• Collaborate with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and cross-functional teams on feature development
• Participate in agile ceremonies and champion engineering best practices through code reviews and documentation
• Optimize application performance, bundle sizes, loading times, and backend service efficiency for an exceptional user experience
• Share knowledge and best practices to elevate engineering culture

What you bring to the role:

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and backend development
• Strong expertise in Angular (Angular 12+), TypeScript, RxJS, and state management (NgRx)
• Proficient in Go (Golang) with experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, responsive design, and accessibility standards
• Experience with modern build tools (NX, Webpack), Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, performance optimization, and comprehensive testing practices
• Proven ability to deliver production-grade software in fast-paced, collaborative environments
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset with empathy for end users
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in an agile development environment

Why McGraw Hill?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $97,000 - $130,000 annually. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.  Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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