Software Engineer I

Renaissance Learning is a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology, dedicated to enhancing personalized learning experiences. They are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer I to develop and maintain scalable services and APIs, focusing on backend service development and collaboration with frontend teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+
• Implement and consume APIs that support React-based frontend applications
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests for backend and frontend components
• Work with existing SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases by querying and consuming data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+
• 2+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL
• Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with common testing frameworks
• Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern developer productivity workflows
• Exposure to microservices or service-oriented architecture
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized development (Docker)
• Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, JWT, RBAC)
• Experience with GraphQL, message queues, or event-driven systems is a plus
• Prior experience or domain knowledge in K–12 education, Student Information Systems, or EdTech is preferred