Parsec Education · 4 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Parsec Education is an innovative Educational Technology and Consulting company that aims to improve and transform K-12 education and student outcomes. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead large-scale engineering projects, design scalable systems, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to the overall engineering strategy.
Responsibilities
Lead large-scale engineering projects from inception to completion, driving high-quality execution
Design and implement scalable, distributed systems with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
Oversee and optimize cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred), container orchestration (Kubernetes or equivalent), and data transformation pipelines
Contribute to platform-wide architectural decisions and shape long-term engineering strategy
Deliver major system enhancements—e.g., platform-wide performance upgrades—within defined timelines (2–3 months)
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; establish best practices in design, testing, and code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define priorities and technical direction for key initiatives
Unblock and support internal partners while improving systems that reduce tech debt and enhance delivery
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and systems design
Proven experience delivering and scaling large infrastructure or distributed systems projects
Expertise in Kubernetes and container technologies (e.g., Docker, cri-o)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially GCP; familiarity with Google Cloud Console and Cloud Functions is a plus
Proficiency with our core stack: Go, Python, TypeScript, NodeJS, Vue 3, Hapi, SQL (BigQuery preferred)
Demonstrated ability to mentor and support technical growth within engineering teams
Experience leading incident response and ensuring service reliability in high-stakes environments
Preferred
GCP preferred
Familiarity with Google Cloud Console and Cloud Functions is a plus
BigQuery preferred
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options
In addition to 14 observed holidays, team members have unlimited paid time off
401(k) plan with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Current Hybrid Environment - In Office: Monday-Wednesday, Remote: Thursday-Friday
Competitive Bonus Structure
Awesome Collaborative Office Space located in Downtown Fresno
Company
Parsec Education
Parsec Education is a technology company that provides educational data analytics and data visualization services.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8MKey Investors
Cultivation Capital
2024-12-11Series A· $8M
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