SUNDAY TIMES TECH 100 | TOP 10 UK EDTECH COMPANY

BibliU is an award-winning education company that provides Day 1 access to affordable course materials, making learning more equitable and effective, in addition to providing campus store management. We partner with over 3,000 educational publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley, to offer a wide range of high-quality content to students. Our platform provides rich engagement data to academics and allows students to find information faster. We have disrupted the textbook industry by reducing the cost of education significantly and increasing publisher sales.
Founded in late-2015, we are a rapidly growing company transforming the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials. Our revenue has grown rapidly, with 150% YoY growth in the last three years. Last year, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round led by Nesta Impact Investments, with participation from Guinness Asset Management, Stonehage Fleming, and Oxford Sciences Enterprises.
In late 2023, we acquired Texas Book Company (now ‘BibliU Campus’) in order to deliver a more complete solution of products and services to higher ed students, faculty and administrators across the US! Since the addition of BibliU Campus, we have seen a dramatic increase in customers due to a much improved product market fit. We are very excited about our growth and are expanding the team to meet our new market potential!
We are a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in edtech and campus store management, BibliU is the perfect place for you. Join us and help revolutionize the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials!

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Front End Software Engineer at BibliU working on our web, mobile and desktop apps, your primary goal is to drive significant advancements in our digital learning platform, directly impacting the learning experience of students and educators globally. In this role, you will:
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Enhance Educational Accessibility: By developing and refining features, you’ll make educational resources more accessible, fostering an equitable learning environment. Your work will directly contribute to reducing educational disparities and enabling students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic goals.

• Innovate for Impact: You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. Your contributions will help in making the platform more intuitive, responsive, and effective, thereby increasing engagement and improving learning outcomes.
• Collaborate for Success: Working in tandem with cross-functional teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating ideas into reality. Your collaboration will ensure that the development process aligns with both the company’s vision and the users’ needs, leading to products that resonate with our audience and uphold our commitment to quality education.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: You will not only focus on developing new features but also on enhancing existing ones. Collaborating closely with the product team, you’ll ideate improvements and innovative solutions. Additionally, you will provide ongoing support to our existing users by addressing technical issues, assisting customer support teams, and suggesting overall service improvements. This ensures that our platform not only meets current educational needs but also adapts to future challenges and opportunities.
• Foster a Culture of Learning: As part of a dynamic team, you will contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation. By sharing knowledge and best practices, you will aid in the professional growth of your peers and help maintain BibliU’s status as a leader in digital education.

Your role as a Software Engineer is not just about writing code; it’s about creating tangible outcomes that enhance the learning experience, drive technological innovation, and contribute to the overall mission of BibliU to revolutionise the field of digital education.

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions aligned with user needs and business goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs in the software.
• Help maintain code quality, organisation, and automatization.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team learning and improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends, applications, and protocols in the software engineering world.