Cambium Learning Group
Senior Software Engineer I
Cambium Learning Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Overview:Do you want to be a part of something innovative and cutting edge? If your answer is yes, then join our team of more than a hundred software engineers, designers, project managers and software specialists that are smart, creative and excited by what they do! Some of our ground-breaking work includes advanced computer-adaptive algorithms (only one that’s peer-approved in the country); mobile support for the user interfaces; learning management systems with social media features; user interfaces that are universally accessible to people with or without disabilities; innovative, machine-scorable items and that’s just to name a few. Cambium Assessment provides assessment services and technical assistance to school systems nationwide.The Full stack .NET Software Engineer will be an integral part of the software engineering and product development team within Cambium. This group of professionals provide custom software solutions for our clients as well as internal support systems. Much of the work we perform is new development, so the right candidate will have the skills needed to perform full life-cycle software development. This includes participation in requirements gathering, application and database design, system documentation, writing and unit-testing efficient code, and deployment.Job Responsibilities
Utilizing backend technologies like SQL and Aurora MySQL to manage and query databases effectively.Designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs to facilitate communication between various systems and services.Leveraging AWS cloud services for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management.Implementing serverless architecture using AWS Lambda for scalable and cost-effective application development.We have immediate needs for architectural and design refactoring to allow us to scale up to meet increased loads.Collaborate with our team of educational content and UX designers, product managers, QA staff, and DevOps engineers to ensure the timely delivery of educational software products.Troubleshoot complex problems across a multi-tiered architecture and support deployed systems on production.Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability by leveraging AWS cloud services, containerization, and other best practices.Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field) and 5+ years professional .NET software development experience or Master's Degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of .NET software development experience.SQL experience to include development work with relational databases, stored procedures, triggers, writing SQL queries.Experienced in object oriented (OOP), along with a demonstrated professional knowledge in OO design.Solid understanding of algorithms.Experience developing restful web services and web APIs.Proficiency in developing full-stack software applications, utilizing front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, or equivalent technologies.Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.Good communication skills.Self-starter, ability to work in a team environment as well as alone.Preferred Qualifications
AWSWhy Work With Us?
When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.Our systems are highly scaled and mission critical serving over a third of all students in grades 3-8 in the United States.Our web applications are highly interactive and universally accessible.Our machine scoring methods are driven by artificial intelligence allowing computers to perform such complex operations as grading essays with more accuracy than humans.Our processes use intensive algorithmic computing allowing a customized experience for each student as the exam adapts real-time based upon answers given.In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers, while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit
www.cambiumassessment.com .An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Utilizing backend technologies like SQL and Aurora MySQL to manage and query databases effectively.Designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs to facilitate communication between various systems and services.Leveraging AWS cloud services for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management.Implementing serverless architecture using AWS Lambda for scalable and cost-effective application development.We have immediate needs for architectural and design refactoring to allow us to scale up to meet increased loads.Collaborate with our team of educational content and UX designers, product managers, QA staff, and DevOps engineers to ensure the timely delivery of educational software products.Troubleshoot complex problems across a multi-tiered architecture and support deployed systems on production.Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability by leveraging AWS cloud services, containerization, and other best practices.Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field) and 5+ years professional .NET software development experience or Master's Degree in Computer Science and 3+ years of .NET software development experience.SQL experience to include development work with relational databases, stored procedures, triggers, writing SQL queries.Experienced in object oriented (OOP), along with a demonstrated professional knowledge in OO design.Solid understanding of algorithms.Experience developing restful web services and web APIs.Proficiency in developing full-stack software applications, utilizing front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, Vue, or equivalent technologies.Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.Good communication skills.Self-starter, ability to work in a team environment as well as alone.Preferred Qualifications
AWSWhy Work With Us?
When you work with Cambium Assessment, you’ll be helping to design and build inspiring solutions that make a real impact on the online testing industry, as well as the educators and students we support.Our systems are highly scaled and mission critical serving over a third of all students in grades 3-8 in the United States.Our web applications are highly interactive and universally accessible.Our machine scoring methods are driven by artificial intelligence allowing computers to perform such complex operations as grading essays with more accuracy than humans.Our processes use intensive algorithmic computing allowing a customized experience for each student as the exam adapts real-time based upon answers given.In the 2021–2022 school year, we delivered more than 100 million online tests, successfully supported peak testing volumes exceeding 1.3 million simultaneous test takers, while ensuring an average response time of less than a tenth of a second. We have the most advanced features of any online testing system, and we continue to push boundaries to improve student performance measurement and enabling educators with actionable insights to drive better overall educational outcomes for our students. To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit
www.cambiumassessment.com .An Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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