Software Engineer I (Hybrid)

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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 Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for developing software applications per project requirements, conducting unit tests to ensure functionality. Implement and maintain test automation frameworks, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate within an Agile environment, participating in story estimation and retrospectives. Utilize version control systems for code management and collaborate with fellow engineers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Programming software applications, components, or features based on project requirements.
• Writing and conducting unit tests to ensure the functionality and quality of the software. 
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage of automated testing.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with Software engineers, QA engineers, Design team and Project managers.
• Using version control systems to manage and track changes to code and collaborate with other engineers.
• Working in an Agile environment & participating in story estimation, refinement, retro meetings etc.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred 

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Minimum Qualifications: ​

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 2+ years of experience
• Experience using nodejs . AWS , Docker ,Golanag – (Good to have) and other web development technologies
• Experience using a JavaScript framework such as jQuery
• Strong fundamentals on software development: modularization, object oriented design and source code management
• Writes production-quality code in one major programming language/framework. (production-quality: complexity/feature points, type of code review feedback)
• Follows coding standards and best practices.
• Identifies technical tradeoffs (tech debt) and risks.
• Understands the importance of Atom architecture principles related to scalability, flexibility, stability and simplicity.
• Understands product area of focus, how it fits into the overall business, and sometimes makes improvement suggestions for it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS DevOps.

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our 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.