Sr Software Engineer

At Skillsoft, we believe skills fuel growth. Our mission is to empower every organization and every learner to turn constant change into continuous growth. As part of the team, your skills will help organizations understand what skills they have, what they need next, and how to apply them in ways that drive real performance and progress.

Skillsoft is seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Senior Developer with 5 years of experience in Java, Struts2, and Ext JS to join our team! The ideal candidate should have strong debugging skills, customer-facing experience, and expertise in SQL Server and Tomcat. Additional experience in Spring/Spring Boot is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of web applications using Java, Struts2, and Ext JS.
• Work with senior developers to understand business requirements and implement solutions.
• Debug and fix code issues, performance bottlenecks, and deployment challenges.
• Learn and apply best coding practices, design principles, and security standards.
• Perform unit testing and assist in the quality assurance process.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, including basic query optimization.
• Deploy applications on Tomcat servers and assist in troubleshooting deployment issues.
• Collaborate with teams using Git for version control and code collaboration.
• Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and Agile development processes.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Java, Struts2, and Ext JS.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server and database optimization.
• Solid understanding of Tomcat server configurations and deployments.
• Experience with Spring/Spring Boot is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with design principles and design patterns.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving complex issues.
• Good understanding of security concerns in web applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand system complexities.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Proficiency in Git or other version control tools.
  
  

More About Skillsoft

Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL) is a global leader in AI-native skills management for the human + AI era. By unifying learning, real-time skills intelligence, and workforce insights, Skillsoft helps enterprises build their Skillforce™ — humans and AI working together to drive measurable business outcomes. Through personalized, interactive learning across leadership, technology, and compliance, Skillsoft enables organizations to close critical skill gaps and accelerate transformation. Skillsoft is trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 1000, and supports a global community of more than 105 million learners. Learn more at skillsoft.com.

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