Senior Software Engineer, Salesforce and .Net Developer

Summary

Join KIPP Public Schools as a Senior Software Engineer to play a critical role in designing and developing applications that impact the education and success of thousands of students across the country.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience in software development is mandatory
• Expertise in building and enhancing applications within Salesforce, including APEX, Flows, Lightning Components, Visualforce, and SOQL is required for this role
• Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) languages such as C#, along with front-end technologies like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• Experience with database management, including SQL Server, BigQuery, and data modeling, as well as integration through API endpoints (OAuth2)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, version control, and automated deployments
• Experience working in cloud environments (Azure) and managing application infrastructure for high availability
• Hands-on experience with CMS platforms (WordPress), marketing tools (HubSpot), system integration tools (SSIS), and identity management with OneLogin

Responsibilities

• Work closely with key stakeholders to scope user requirements and align technical solutions with KIPP's mission of improving student outcomes
• Provide subject matter expertise in developing new features for existing applications and determining the appropriate platforms for new initiatives
• Propose a comprehensive architecture to solve business requirements, ensuring alignment with KIPP’s overall technology strategy and framework
• Design and develop information architecture and navigation layouts, prioritizing usability and user adoption to enhance the user experience
• Customize and enhance applications across multiple technology platforms to meet KIPP's operational needs
• Oversee and review technical designs and code produced by consultants, ensuring quality and alignment with KIPP’s standards
• Ensure comprehensive unit testing and participate in the user acceptance testing process to deliver high-quality applications
• Oversee the deployment pipeline, ensuring smooth and reliable delivery of applications across development, staging, and production environments
• Collaborate with the development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of code changes while maintaining system stability
• Manage and automate the release process, implementing practices to minimize downtime and reduce risk during deployments
• Ensure all environments (development, staging, production) are properly configured and optimized for performance, availability, and security
• Monitor the health and performance of applications and infrastructure, addressing issues proactively to ensure high availability and system integrity
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures to safeguard data and application continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain version control, manage code repositories, and handle branching and merging strategies efficiently
• Work with the operations team to maintain servers and manage infrastructure scaling and optimization
• Serve as Tier II support for unresolved application issues, working closely with the Helpdesk Technician to provide timely and efficient solutions
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other IT team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment
• Collaborate with the IT Operations team to ensure that applications are patched, upgraded, and fully operational during scheduled maintenance windows
• Develop processes, in collaboration with the IT Operations team, to ensure data security, high availability, and effective disaster recovery strategies
• Provide written design documents and regularly update documentation with as-built information for accuracy and continuity
• Maintain thorough documentation of the Application Development infrastructure, including server and database inventories, application licenses, and related technical resources

Benefits

• 26 holidays for + 18 days additional flexible PTO days
• 100% paid parental leave
• 100% coverage of the premium for employee and 75% for employee + family’s medical/dental/vision plans
• Wellness benefits such as fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets to theme parks/attractions, backup care support for children and adults/elders, and our employee assistance program
• Finance Security benefits include such as a 401K retirement plan with 4% match, employer-sponsored legal plans, life/disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts