Senior Software Engineer I (Hybrid)

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer I (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

As a Senior Software Engineer I, you’re responsible for tackling complex tasks, design application architecture, and manage existing systems for functionality and performance. Drive software release timelines, provide production support, mentor team members, and collaborate across functions to meet project goals. Continuously evaluate best practices to enhance security, performance, and contribute to organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of software applications to tackle the most complex and critical tasks.
• Playing a key role in designing and refining the architecture of applications.
• Managing and maintaining existing systems and applications, ensuring their ongoing functionality, performance, and deployment.
• Maintain high test coverage across unit, functional, and integration test suites.
• Manage the timeline and status of the software release process
• Work closely with developers to learn implementation details about product features and perform releases
• Provide production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects
• Providing guidance, mentorship, and training to other team members.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, to meet project goals and deliverables.
• Continuously evaluating and adopting best practices in applications to improve security and performance.
• Involved in conducting interviews and various organizational initiatives.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 6+ years of experience
• Application development experience using .NET, C#, .NET Core, SQL Server and other web development technologies.
• Front-End Development experience with Angular(Preferred) or React and good knowledge of Javascript, Typescript, HTML, CSS etc.
• Experience with diagnostics tools (Fiddler, IE Inspector, Chrome Developer Tools, HTTP Analyzer).
• Experience with CICD pipelines and tooling (Github Actions (Preferred), Jenkins, ArgoCD, Helm Charts, LinkerD). Preferred experience with APM Tools such as Dynatrace, Solarwinds, NewRelic etc.
• Hands-on experience with Container Technology (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Development and Deployments, Azure preferred.
• Experience and aptitude in the creation of dynamic web software.
  
  

Skills And Ability

• Excellent technical abilities in order to successfully perform their job responsibilities.
• Strong skills to motivate team members and know how
• Strong communication skills to oversee personnel and foster collaboration with other functional departments.
• Should be adaptable in order to learn new technologies as needed and successfully manage the daily challenges of a technical environment.
  
  

Beyond Base Salary, Our Comprehensive Total Rewards Package Includes

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance

Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities

Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Development

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.