Software Engineer I with Elixir and Phoenix LiveView

Job Overview

Join PowerSchool as a Software Engineer I and be part of a team that applies systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to software development. As a Software Engineer, you will be involved in the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of our software systems. We are looking for a developer with a strong background in Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop code to realize the product team's vision.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure alignment with expectations.
• Participate in the review and collaboration of pull requests.
• Continually enhance your technical knowledge and skills.
• Establish goals and objectives for the team that align with the overall roadmap and delivery schedules.
• Work to increase team efficiency and effectiveness to achieve long-term goals.
• Perform any HR-related tasks.
• Work within a wide range of new and legacy code and technologies in a mature codebase.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technologies or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in Elixir, Phoenix LiveView, and SQL.
• Knowledge of current web client technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Proficient in SQL across multiple RDBMS systems including PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiar with OWASP threats and mitigation techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with current software design principles and concepts such as patterns, algorithms, data structures, dependency injection, MV**, REST-API, microservices, serverless architecture/functions as a service, PubSub, and functional programming patterns.
• Ability to work across teams and products to connect existing services, rapidly delivering new customer experiences and generating delight.
• Ability to work in a changing, dynamic environment.

Environment

• Constant indoor collaborative work environment in close contact with co-workers.
• Frequent social interactions and interruptions.
• Frequent work under time restraints.
• Rare travel.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally carrying items weighing under 10 lbs.
• Rarely carrying items weighing between 11-20 lbs.
• Occasionally reaching over shoulder.
• Overhead and reaching outward.
• Occasionally bending.
• Frequently walking normal surfaces.
• Constant sitting.
• Constant use of keyboard, fine dexterity, grasping, holding.
• Constant repetitive motion – hands.

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance, and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Paid Community and Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program, and Prepaid Legal coverage

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.