Software Engineer II

Summary

Join Instructure's innovative team as a Full Stack Software Engineer, playing a key role in developing transformative SaaS services for digital learning and credentialing. You will take ownership of technical aspects, translate business needs into technical strategies, and collaborate effectively across R&D. This role requires strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, React, and related technologies, along with experience in Agile and DevOps environments. You'll need at least three years of enterprise-level software development experience and excellent communication and leadership skills. Instructure offers a culture of continuous improvement and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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