Software Engineer at Richmond Public Schools in Virginia, Virginia, United States

Job description

• We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet our business needs. As a Software Engineer, you will work with cross-functional teams to build and maintain high-quality, scalable software applications.

Responsibilities

• - Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications
• - Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• - Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• - Participate in architectural design sessions and contribute to technical decision-making
• - Debug and resolve complex software issues
• - Implement automated testing to ensure code quality and reliability
• - Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability
• - Stay current with emerging trends and technologies
• - Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with team members
• - Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices

Requirements

• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• - 1+ years of professional software development experience
• - Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
• - Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
• - Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• - Familiarity with databases and SQL
• - Experience with version control systems (Git)
• - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• - Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• - Experience with microservices architecture
• - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• - Understanding of DevOps practices
• - Experience with test-driven development
• - Knowledge of security best practices
• - Contributions to open-source projects

Skills

Required

• Familiarity with databases and SQL

Preferred

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of DevOps practices
• Experience with test-driven development
• Knowledge of security best practices
• Contributions to open-source projects

Benefits

• - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• - Professional development opportunities
• - Flexible work arrangements
• - Collaborative and innovative work environment
• - Opportunity to work on challenging projects with real impact