COME SHAPE THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION WITH US.

Are you ready to make a real impact on education globally? At Compass, our people are united by a common purpose, to simplify school management and improve student outcomes. We’re a leading global provider of School Management Information Systems (MIS), already trusted by over 5,000 schools across Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
We’re on a journey of growth with vast market opportunities ahead, and we’re searching for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you’re a thinker and a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and celebrates diversity, you’ll fit right in. You’ll join our talented product team in Ireland, directly contributing to transforming the lives of teachers, students, and parents through our software.
You’ll be an integral part of a fun, hardworking product team that takes immense pride and ownership in their work. We believe in celebrating our successes, big and small, as we deliver impactful wins for both our customers and Compass.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record and a passion for crafting exceptional software.

Here’s what will make you a great fit for our team:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C#, C++).
• 5+ years of real-world experience with modern frontend JavaScript, libraries, and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Vue, TypeScript).
• Comfortable designing and implementing database solutions with experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• A keen interest in developing a high-quality product that not only meets but exceeds company objectives, collaborating seamlessly with other talented developers.
• A genuine passion for software development and a proactive interest in staying up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting complex software systems, coupled with the ability to identify when a problem is truly worth solving for both the customer and the business.
• A passion for mentoring junior colleagues and a genuine interest in helping them grow and develop as engineers.
• Pride and ownership over the software you build.
• Proven experience with modern product and engineering principles and practices. You understand agile methodologies and how to deliver value iteratively.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities. You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team environment.

Reporting to our Development Manager, you’ll focus on building and deploying new functionalities, supporting and enhancing existing features, and improving site scalability, infrastructure, and testing. You’ll do all of this within a highly collaborative and agile environment where your contributions are valued and impactful.