Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Instructure as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer and play a key role in a team developing SaaS services for digital learning and credentialing. You will take ownership of technical aspects, translate business needs into technical strategies, and communicate complex concepts effectively. Responsibilities include creating documentation, mentoring team members, and staying current with modern technologies. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in enterprise-level software development, proficiency in Java and related technologies, and experience with modern UI development using React. Bonus points for experience with GraphQL, asynchronous messaging, and AWS technologies. Instructure offers competitive compensation, flexible schedules, generous paid time off, comprehensive wellness programs, and annual learning stipends.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of industry, enterprise-level software development experience
• Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented concepts, design patterns, coding standards, and performance improvements
• Solid experience with Java (JDK 11 and greater) and building Spring Boot RESTful APIs
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience coding modern UI using React and related libraries
• Proficiency in SQL, JPA/Hibernate
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices
• Familiarity with building pipelines and tools like Git, Maven, IntelliJ, or VSCode
• Experience in an Agile, Lean, and DevOps organization and culture
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead technical initiatives
• Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and experience in leading technical teams and projects
• A bias towards action, with the ability to produce artifacts that clarify and advance technical discussions

Responsibilities

• Take comprehensive ownership of technical aspects, ensuring product usability and viability
• Prioritize organization and team success, demonstrating that collective achievement outweighs individual success
• Translate business and product needs into a clear, optimized technical strategy
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly, collaborating effectively across R&D
• Create detailed documentation, architecture diagrams, and prototypes to guide development
• Maintain a high technical standard, mentor team members, and support their growth
• Stay hands-on, setting a coding standard and driving technical direction across the stack
• Keep abreast of and integrate modern technologies and practices
• Working with teams spanning multiple domains, helping them adapt to common patterns and best practices
• Deliver high-quality, easily testable, and secure code
• Collaborate closely with your team, agile coach, and product owners to deliver value

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with AWS technologies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work available in some regions for specific jobs
• Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection