Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Lead Software Engineer is responsible for leading design, development, and maintenance of software applications. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements. The Lead Software Engineer will also mentor junior developers and ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design,development and maintenance of software applications.
• Provide technical leadership to the Software Engineering team, guiding them in making critical technical decisions and solving complex problems.
• Develop a comprehensive test plan that outlines the testing strategy, scope, approach, methodologies, and timelines.
• Oversee the execution of test cases (both manual and automated) by the QA team.
• Manage resource allocation within the team, ensuring the right people are working on the right tasks, and monitor progress and productivity.
• Continuously evaluate and implement best practices in development, QA, security, and performance optimization.
• Contribute to project estimation, scoping, and risk assessment, providing insights into complexities and potential roadblocks.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams, fostering knowledge sharing, alignment of practices, and efficient resource utilization across the organization.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 10+ years of experience as a software engineer
• SME on front-end and/or back-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, Angular, React, NodeJS, .Net, Java, Salesforce Apex, Visualforce, Lightening, JavaScript, Shell, and Python.
• Experience with AWS DevOps.
• Able to define technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Identifies and leads discussions on the benefits /risks to different approaches.
• Influence the product direction
• Define architectures based on a deep understanding of architecture principles and industry best practices.
• Deep knowledge of all components in their direct area of responsibility.
• Understand high-level architecture of the whole ecosystem in all environments.
• Makes decisions on technical tradeoffs looking at tactical and strategic perspective.
• Well-versed in design patterns or approaches to solving a design problem.
• Diagnoses problems in unfamiliar code bases.
• Actively works across several teams, to apply Atom architecture principles related to scalability, flexibility, stability and simplicity.
  
  

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Business Unit

00091 Kaplan Higher ED

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.