As an Associate Software Engineer, you will be responsible for demonstrating expertise with Java and REST APIs. You will become an active member of an agile team of developers participating in daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos. You will embrace test-driven development as an integral part of what you deliver as a software developer. You will also respond to the unique challenges of delivering and maintaining cloud-based software including troubleshooting live production environments, minimizing downtime, and responding to client-reported issues. You will build the capabilities to assess the complete stack of technology layers to provide code fixes and develop new features. Working with AI technology to enhance development efficiency and create exciting new features for our customers. You’ll be working with AI technology to enhance development efficiency and create exciting new features for our customers.

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience designing, writing, and deploying scalable software
• Light experience developing single-page JavaScript applications and in frameworks such as React, Redux, or Angular
• Light experience with Java and common Java frameworks
• Light experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and web application development
• Any experience with Object-Oriented design and coding
• Knowledge of domain-driven design and Service-Oriented architecture
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Light exposure to writing unit and integration tests
• Ability to work with engineers on cross-functional agile projects
• An understanding of data structures, algorithm analysis, and design skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience  
• Previous experience in the education industry and with e-learning technologies 
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services and serverless technologies (Kubernetes, DynamoDB, CloudFront, Aurora, Lambda, Event Bridge)
• Knowledge of Web Services (REST API), authentication, CI/CD lifecycles and pipelines 
• Light experience with test-driven development                  

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.   

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.