Senior Software Engineer

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.

And That's Where You Come In
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As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in a diverse, innovative team driving the development of our transformative SaaS services for digital learning and credentialing services. We believe in curiosity, education, and technology, nurturing excellence in an Agile and DevOps environment that promotes innovation. Join us to work with an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.

Our tech stack is at the forefront of modern software development. We seek developers eager to work in this environment. If you excel in server-side Java development, microservices, and front-end UI, and value uplifting team members through shared learning and collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Tech Stack
Java, Spring, Springboot, React 16.8+, GraphQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, NextJS, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, Hibernate/JPA, Redis, EKS, and AWS cloud technologies (not all technologies are listed).

What You Will Do

• Take comprehensive ownership of technical aspects, ensuring product usability and viability.
• Prioritize organization and team success, demonstrating that collective achievement outweighs individual success.
• Translate business and product needs into a clear, optimized technical strategy.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly, collaborating effectively across R&D.
• Create detailed documentation, architecture diagrams, and prototypes to guide development.
• Maintain a high technical standard, mentor team members, and support their growth.
• Stay hands-on, setting a coding standard and driving technical direction across the stack.
• Keep abreast of and integrate modern technologies and practices.
• Working with teams spanning multiple domains, helping them adapt to common patterns and best practices.
• Deliver high-quality, easily testable, and secure code.
• Collaborate closely with your team, agile coach, and product owners to deliver value.

What You Will Need To Know/have

• Minimum three years of industry, enterprise-level software development experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience with Agentic Engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Object-Oriented concepts, design patterns, coding standards, and performance improvements.
• Solid experience with Java (JDK 11 and greater) and building Spring Boot RESTful APIs.
• Experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience coding modern UI using React and related libraries.
• Proficiency in SQL, JPA/Hibernate.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Familiarity with building pipelines and tools like Git, Maven, IntelliJ, or VSCode.
• Experience in an Agile, Lean, and DevOps organization and culture.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration skills, and experience in leading technical teams and projects.
• A bias towards action, with the ability to produce artifacts that clarify and advance technical discussions.

It Would Be a Bonus If You Also Had

• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with asynchronous messaging technologies.
• Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS technologies.

Get in on all the awesome at Instructure

• Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure's equity program
• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work available in some regions for specific jobs.
• Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual "Dim the Lights" company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
• The technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
• Motivosity employee recognition program
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

$935,000 - $1,261,000 a year

This range reflects our target hiring range, with flexibility based on experience, skills, and market factors.

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.

All employees must pass a background check as part of the hiring process. To help protect our teams and systems, we've implemented identity verification measures. Candidates may be asked to verify their legal name, current physical location, and provide a valid contact number and residential address, in accordance with local data privacy laws.

Any attempt to misrepresent personal or professional information will result in disqualification.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.