[Remote] Sr Software Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McGraw Hill is an education innovation company seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) to drive progress and build the future of learning. In this role, you will expand the •Connect• platform by designing, building, and maintaining scalable back-end systems and APIs while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver robust functionality.ResponsibilitiesHands-On Development: Design, build, test, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems and APIs that support web and mobile applicationsTechnical Execution: Translate technical designs and product requirements into high-quality, maintainable software solutions under the guidance of engineering leadershipCollaboration: Partner with other engineers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionalityCode Quality: Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews, automated testing, and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality software deliveryPerformance & Reliability: Help optimize server performance, database queries, and system scalability to ensure reliable and responsive applicationsOperational Excellence: Support monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution efforts using observability tools, including participation in off-hours support when neededContinuous Improvement: Contribute to the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and development methodologies that improve team efficiency and product qualityTeam Contribution: Share knowledge with peers, support junior engineers when appropriate, and contribute positively to a collaborative engineering cultureSkillsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience preferred5+ years of applicable experience in software engineering or back-end developmentStrong experience with server-side programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Ruby, or GoExperience in designing and developing REST APIs and working with microservices in low-latency, high-availability environmentsGood understanding of database technologies, both relational (for example PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (for example MongoDB, DynamoDB)Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormationKnowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems conceptsExperience with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Datadog, or equivalentFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with web security best practices and OWASP guidelinesExperience working on platform services related to authorization, permissions, identity, or access managementExperience contributing to shared services or internal developer platformsBenefitsAn annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation packageA full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offeredCompany OverviewWe are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world. It was founded in 1888, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.mheducation.com.