Software Engineer (Navigate)

The Role in Brief :

Software Engineer (Navigate)

As a Software Engineer at EAB, you will be building technology to help students graduate college. We are a fast-growing team tackling the trickiest problems in higher education. The Software Engineer will be a part of the development team and will be an integral part of the full product life cycle of multiple applications and the supporting data architecture. The Software Engineer will be a leader on a team working to develop the next generation of technology for the higher education industry.

This role may be based out of EAB’s Washington, D.C. office; Richmond, VA office; or open to remote work within the continental U.S.

This position is also listed as Software Engineer(Ruby on Rails) for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Software Engineer to align with EAB business norms.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Work with the development manager, product managers and stakeholders to get clarification on business requirements and then implement solutions including code development and database design
• Independently break down, estimate, design, plan and deliver features; serve as subject matter expert on one or more component of the system
• Ensure high quality solutions by implementing unit tests and supporting the creation and design of integration, load and user acceptance tests
• Support operations by identifying, researching and resolving performance and production issues
• Coordinate work with other teams to ensure a smooth development process
• Collaborate with development team and product managers to enhance existing products and develop new products
• Document and communicate progress on design and code for team members
• Guide junior engineers on tasks and small projects, helping them to plan and size their work
• Autonomously accomplishes goals and adjusts plan as needed using Agile principles; informs and champions decisions made in PI Planning

Basic Qualifications :

Ideal Qualifications :

If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day.

Compensation :

The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $62,500 - $90,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role.

This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance.

Benefits :

Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include :

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