Senior Software Architect

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States RedShelf Full time

About RedShelf:
RedShelf is a dynamic and expanding EdTech firm committed to enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of education through innovative digital resources. Collaborating with over 600 publishers and 1,900 educational institutions nationwide, we deliver a comprehensive software platform that simplifies the distribution of educational materials to students and educators.

Position Overview:
As a Senior Software Architect, you will play a pivotal role in the development of our digital textbook and courseware platform. Your contributions will significantly impact our organizational success and the educational journeys of countless university students. You will engage in building databases, developing distributed systems, microservices, message queues, and crafting user interfaces utilizing our technology stack, which includes TypeScript, Python, PostgreSQL, and AWS (with a focus on Lambda).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and uphold high-quality software solutions.
  • Create exceptional systems by implementing testing protocols, establishing metrics, documenting designs, and preparing operational manuals.
  • Act as a core member of a development team, engaging in daily scrums and other agile practices.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve systemic challenges while adhering to uptime service level agreements.
  • Collaborate with peers to draft and refine requests for comments (RFCs) to ensure optimal system architecture.
  • Investigate and adopt new technologies to address complex challenges.
  • Take ownership of the codebase through active participation in code reviews.
  • Advance your personal and professional growth by learning from colleagues.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development.
  • At least 4 years of experience with a backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js).
  • 4+ years of experience with TypeScript and a prominent UI framework (e.g., React, Vue).
  • 4+ years of experience in writing unit, integration, and UI tests, with a clear understanding of their distinctions.
  • 2+ years of experience with serverless frameworks such as AWS Lambda or GraphQL.
  • 2+ years of experience utilizing observability tools and a solid grasp of metrics and alerting.
  • 2+ years of experience in higher education software, course materials, and digital publishing.
  • Proficiency in creating RESTful web services from inception to completion, encompassing database, application, and API design.
  • Ability to translate mockups into functional business logic.
  • Familiarity with SOLID principles, Gang of Four design patterns, and their practical application in coding.
  • Understanding of concepts such as idempotence, pure functions, and functional chains, with frequent application.
  • Knowledge of Monolithic, Microservice, and Serverless architectures, including their respective advantages and disadvantages.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in mentoring and learning from peers.
  • Ability to independently learn new concepts and technologies.
  • A commitment to continuous improvement, both technically and personally.

Why Join RedShelf?
RedShelf fosters an informal yet fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture. Our team members are intelligent, innovative, and dedicated to transforming education through digital technology. We offer a unique blend of the energy and opportunities of a rapidly growing organization, alongside the stability provided by a robust client base, strong financial support, and a proven success record. In addition to a forward-thinking environment that promotes professional and personal development, our team enjoys competitive compensation and benefits.

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