Junior Software Engineer (US)

at  Discovery Education

We are looking for a highly skilled Junior Software Engineer to work directly with other developers under the IS Manager to build both web apps and systems integrations in Angular and NodeJS. We will work to integrate cloud-based systems with each other as well as optimize business processes. The role will develop, test, deploy and support existing and future integrations and web apps that accomplish these goals. The role will play an important part in our business strategy with opportunity to make a real impact on a growing company while learning and growing into some new technology sets.

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant field
• At least 1 years’ experience with using a programming language to access data (either API or Direct Database Access)
• Examples: C#, Java, NodeJS, R, SQL, Mongo Compass
• A minimum of 6 months experience developing full stack in a web application framework (Angular preferred):
• Examples: Angular, React, ASP.NET Core MVC or Razor Pages
• At least 6 months of heavy Git use
• Experience w/ one or more of the following relational databases: Azure SQL Server preferred (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase acceptable)
• Experience w/ a noSQL database like MongoDB
• Hands-on experience with full stack web development - Angular preferred (React acceptable)
• Software development skills and experience
• Legal right to work in the United States
  

  This role is designed to be hybrid in our Charlotte, NC, headquarters.

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today’s world.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.
We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students’ natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.
Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.
Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disabled status or, genetic information

• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Coding of full stack web applications using modern technologies including:
• Current JavaScript: Angular, NodeJS, Typescript
• Cloud Database Platforms: MongoDB & Azure PostgreSQL
• Organize and retrieve company data to help provide insights to business leaders
• Work with stakeholders/SMEs to collect systems requirements
• Assist with setup of information systems
• When a new business requirement is identified, ensure requirements are gathered and met
• Using established patterns to integrate new systems with established data structures
• Codify business logic through custom development
• Review code written by others