Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Bogota, Colombia

*ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED*

The Opportunity: 

Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals. 

We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

This role focuses on our Ultra Platform, which provides students with a simple and intuitive learning experience that they can access anytime and anywhere. It’s a solution that’s continuously evolving to meet users’ needs, and we’re looking for someone to join the team and get deeply involved in the existing product code base, improving the quality and enhancing the functionality of the product. 

As a member of our Product Development team, you’ll work in an agile environment delivering industry-leading SaaS products and web service platforms. You’ll be deeply involved in translating wireframes and sketches into working prototypes to refine user interface behaviors. 

As Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for web application development and demonstrating expertise with Java, JavaScript, REST APIs, etc. You will be active in the agile team by participating in daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos. You will embrace test development as an integral part of what you deliver as a software developer. You will also be responsible for delivering and maintaining cloud-based applications including troubleshooting, minimizing downtime, and quickly responding to client-reported issues.  

The Candidate: 

Required skills/qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience   
• Experience designing, writing, and deploying scalable software 
• Proficiency with web application development and SQL databases 
• Experience with Java and JavaScript frameworks like React and Angular 
• Proficiency with OOD/OOP, data structure, and algorithm analysis 
• Strong problem-solving skills in large, scalable, complicated systems 
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Fluency in written and spoken English at CEF B2 level or above

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience with single-page applications, Node, jQuery, etc.
• Experience with REST APIs, Spring framework, microservices, etc.
• Experience with performance tuning against large, scalable, cloud-hosted services  
• Ability to pick up new technologies and frameworks

The Office:
We have an office located in Bogota, Colombia as a hub for the LAC market.    

·          Located in Capital Towers center in the financial district 

·          Excellent and secure area to eat lunch, have a walk, or dine after office hours  

·          Benefits in prepaid medicine, dental plan, and wellness allowance 

·          Easy access to public transportation close to two important avenues, Carrera 7 and Calle 100 

·          Free parking for employees and paid parking for visitors  

·          Multiple private spaces for virtual and face-to-face meetings 

·          Regular events like bring your dog to work day and ping-pong, foosball, and Mario Kart tournaments  

·          Sodexo card provided for employees 

·          Daily budget to spend on beverage vending machines

 
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.    

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.