Lead Developer

Lead Software Developer

Bangalore, India

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. 

Anthology’s Student Development team focuses on using both industry standards and cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions that are essential to our user’s success. As Lead Software Developer on this team, you will play an integral role in the success of the Student Development team within Anthology. A successful candidate will be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and implement software solutions.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining software on .NET platform
• Ensuring the software delivered matches business needs
• Developing software in a group or independently
• Directly communicating with all levels of technical and business resources
• Participating in all phases of product development from concept through development, unit testing, testing, and demonstration
• Participating actively in SCRUM ceremonies, providing constructive suggestions and inputs that help refine acceptance criteria
• Working with the Product Owner and team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality software
• Coordinating and working with developers and business stakeholders to understand business requirements, design specifications and develop code
• Mentoring junior team members and ensuring they adhere to determining software quality standards

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications: 

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in software development
• Extensive hands-on experience with development in C#, ASP.Net, AngularJS, TypeScript, Entity Framework
• Excellent understanding of OOPS concepts, coding standards, and design patterns (MVVM, MVC)
• Thorough experience in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Well-versed in API creation, integration
• Deep understanding of database (SQL) operations
• Well-acquainted with all phases of SDLC
• Good analytical skills as well as solid object-oriented programming, good knowledge of project life cycles, and large project experience
• Good understanding of CI/CD using cloud platforms such as Azure DevOps or similar
• Well-versed in the Agile way of working and onsite-offshore coordination
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
• Results-oriented
• Takes accountability and self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities as necessary
• Responsible for quality and accountability of deliverables
• Ability to function in a collaborative and dynamic development environment
• Ability to act as a good mentor and coach

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Good understanding of NLog, Application Insights, Hangfire, Azure File Storage, Web Services via WCF, OData protocol
• Experience or familiarity with security testing web applications
• Development Adhering WCAG
• Agile and SCRUM experience
• Experience troubleshooting and performance tuning SQL

The Office:

We have an office in the Silicon Valley of India: Bangalore.

·          Located adjacent to Bangalore’s new metro system

·          Brand new office space boasts an open, modern vibe

·          Office space provides collaboration area for casual gatherings as well as office cabins for privacy when needed

·          Office has a tuck shop for quick snacks, free coffee, and vending machines

·          Habba committee and monthly employee engagement activities provide opportunities for fun and celebration at work

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.