Full Stack Software Developer

Job Description

The American middle class is in crisis. The workforce is rapidly changing with old jobs disappearing and new jobs requiring new skills taking their place. Millions of people soon to enter the workforce or early in their careers are unclear on the prospects for jobs today and uncertain of what steps to take to land roles in the jobs and careers of tomorrow. What’s worse, many people early in their careers feel stuck in roles unaligned to their goals. They need more information, guidance, access to coursework and certifications, and ways to showcase their talent to potential employers who can help them build a better life. That’s where Tallo, a Stride company, comes in. That's where you come in.

Tallo is passionate about helping early talent explore and match with high-quality jobs and complete the training they need to succeed. We focus on talent with skill or credential gaps because they offer the greatest untapped opportunity to employers and our society. Today, we engage with more than 1.6 million young people, state agencies, and dozens of organizations to make matches that change lives. We're committed to serving many more people in the next few years as we grow. The marketplace doesn't lack opportunity, and it doesn't lack talent. It lacks a way to connect the two. Come join us.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in front-end and back-end web application architecture and design patterns to join the Tallo development team. The ideal candidate has an agile mindset, is team-oriented, passionate about technology, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. A quick learner that can hit the ground running.

You will be part of an empowered Agile team with the opportunity to innovate and build solutions alongside product managers, designers, architects, and technical leads.

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the rest of the engineering team members to implement large-scale service-oriented applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements.
• Help drive future technology direction and framework selection across different products that are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Ensure software meets all non-functional specifications, performance, and security requirements.
• Be proactive in analyzing logs, debugging applications, implementing immediate and long-term improvements in a timely manner; create appropriate documentation and/or run books where appropriate.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Utilize problem-solving and communication skills.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in full stack development.
• Assume responsibility for other similar professional duties as assigned based on project needs.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Two (2) years of software development experience.
• Strong understanding of modern front-end frameworks, specifically React.
• Proven track record of enterprise architecture experience with large volume, high availability enterprise applications.
• Strong core knowledge of Java, C#, or other enterprise language.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming best practices and design principles.
• Strong history of working in cloud-based, microservice environments.
• A hunger to learn and grow.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of broad knowledge of Java and/or PHP.
• Two (2) years of experience with Relational DBs like Postgres and writing SQL queries.
• Two (2) years of experience with AWS (API Gateway, Elastic Beanstalk, RDS, Lambda, Code Pipeline).
• Two (2) years of experience working in agile scrum team settings.
• Experience with microservice architectures.
• Experience with the following: Python, Spring Boot, Redis, Elastic Search, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), and Open Search.
• Experience with accessibility and 508 compliances.
• Experience working with Jira and similar software project management tools.
• Experience developing Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Familiar with open-source technologies and frameworks.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with mobile application development and React Native.

Work Environment

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Compensation & Benefits

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the salary range to be $66,379.50- $170,037.60. The upper end of this range is not likely to be offered, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.