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Senior Software Developer

Savvas Learning
120,000 USD-150,000 USD
paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Northbrook
3088 Sanders Road (Show on map)
Aug 04, 2026
Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content. Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry's most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions - all designed to meet the needs of every learner. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about building innovative applications of the highest quality and demonstrate ownership of the product area assigned to them. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive technical execution and design stewardship of our core platform capabilities. You will serve as a technical leader, responsible for translating requirements into high-quality software while maintaining alignment with leaders, developers, and product stakeholders. This role demands strong technical depth, proactive communication, and the ability to lead and mentor team members. What You'll Own You will provide technical leadership, hands-on engineering, and mentorship across key platform service capabilities: Platform Development - Analyze, design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions. Architectural Contribution - Contribute to system design, documentation, and technical trade-offs. Code Quality & Best Practices - Maintain high standards through code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. AI-Augmented Development - Leverage modern LLM-assisted development to accelerate development, improve code quality, and automate routine tasks. What You'll Do Technical Leadership - Drive technical design for features, presenting proposals and ensuring alignment with team standards. Engineering & Delivery - Execute on platform features, focusing on quality, performance, scalability, and security. AI Integration - Actively incorporate AI coding tools into the development workflow to streamline coding, debugging, and documentation generation. Collaboration & Mentorship - Work cross-functionally with product, business analysts and other development teams. Mentor junior engineers through regular development and code reviews, fostering a culture of ownership and excellence. What You'll Bring 5+ years of software engineering experience in a product-based environment. Expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design (REST; familiarity with legacy protocol migration is a plus) Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Java, Node.js and GraphQL) and modern frontend frameworks. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), containerization, and microservices architecture. Ability to work within bounded context boundaries in a domain-driven design environment - understanding upstream and downstream dependencies and respecting service contracts Ability to work effectively within agile/scrum environments. Passion for innovation and architectural ownership of functionality, with an interest in leveraging LLM-assisted development to enhance productivity and software craftsmanship. Excellent communication skills, with experience articulating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. ABOUT SAVVAS We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team's passion, creativity, and dedication. TOTAL REWARDS At Savvas, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We invest in our employees with a rewards package that combines compensation, exceptional benefits and wellness programs in addition to opportunities for professional growth. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. The posted hiring range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and remains subject to modification. Compensation is determined by factors such as but not limited to skills, experience, budget, and internal equity. Hiring Range: $120,000 - $150,000 Starting on Day One we are committed to the health, well-being, and development of our employees. As a Savvas employee, you are eligible to participate in benefits that put you first. Our benefits include a wide range of offerings including but not limited to the following: Medical Dental Vision Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays. Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs. Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting. Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance. Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Savvas benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms. Learn About our Benefits Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Learn more about Pay Transparency at Savvas. Savvas Learning Company is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify. Know Your Rights Notice to California Applicants: Information collected and processed as part of your Savvas Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Savvas' California Applicant Privacy Notice.