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Wiley · 19 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, and they are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to work on their educational platform. In this role, you'll architect and implement critical software systems that support a web-based learning platform used by students across numerous academic institutions.

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Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable backend services in Python and Go with performance and maintainability in mind
Design and build modern web applications using React
Design and optimize complex MySQL database schemas and queries for educational data
Contribute to building authoring tools that enable content creators to develop high-quality educational materials
Mentor junior developers on engineering best practices
Drive technical decisions around architecture, scalability, and system design
Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate educational requirements into technical implementations
Participate in code reviews and technical documentation efforts

Qualification

PythonGoAWSMySQLReactRESTful APIsMicroservicesJavaScript frameworksEducational technologyProblem-solvingMentoringAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of professional experience building web applications
Extensive experience with backend service development in Python or Go
Strong experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Ember, or Angular
Advanced knowledge of MySQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices
Proven track record of building scalable, resilient distributed systems
Experience with building scalable applications on AWS cloud infrastructure
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering team growth
Passion for educational technology and student-centered design
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Benefits

Meeting-free Friday afternoons
Professional development
Robust body of employee programming
Opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow

Company

We transform knowledge into accessible and actionable intelligence for today's challenges and tomorrow's possibilities.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Danish Khan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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Aref Matin
EVP & CTO
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