McGraw Hill · 3 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer - Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expMcGraw Hill is a global education technology company dedicated to transforming education through digital learning experiences. They are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Backend) to architect and implement scalable server-side solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring a team of developers.
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Responsibilities
Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems and APIs to support web and mobile applications
Collaboration: Partner with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionality
Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of back-end developers, providing guidance on technical challenges and fostering professional growth within the team
Code Quality: Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through rigorous reviews, automated testing, and adherence to industry best practices
Optimization: Continuously optimize server performance, database queries, and overall system scalability and reliability
Strategic Alignment: Define back-end engineering objectives that align with overall product and engineering strategies, ensuring long-term platform success
Monitoring & Incident Management: Implement and maintain observability tools to monitor system performance and resolve incidents, including off-hours support when needed
Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of 5+ years of applicable experience
Expertise in server-side programming languages with preference in Go but open to Java, Node.js, Python
Strong proficiency in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Solid understanding of API design principles, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, GraphDB, VectorDB etc.)
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
Experience with AI/ML model integration, data pipelines, and MLOps workflows
Knowledge of message brokers and event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Preferred
Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with observability tools like New Relic, Datadog, or equivalent for performance monitoring
Strong knowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems
Strong understanding of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with product analytics tools such as Segment
Benefits
An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.
Company
McGraw Hill
We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-07-24IPO
2021-09-30Private Equity
2021-06-15Acquired
Leadership Team
Lloyd G. Waterhouse
CEO & President
Simon Allen
President & CEO
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