Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

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.

This role focuses on Anthology’s Blackboard Learn, which provides students with a simple and intuitive learning experience that they can access anytime and anywhere. It is 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 Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for demonstrating expertise with Java and REST APIs. You will become an active member of an agile team of developers participating in daily stand-ups, design sessions, code reviews, and sprint demos. You will embrace test driven development as an integral part of what you deliver as a software developer. You will also be willing to respond to the unique challenges of delivering and maintaining cloud-based software including troubleshooting live production environments, minimizing downtime, and responding to client-reported issues. You would build the capabilities for looking at the complete stack of technology layers for providing fixes and developing features.

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• Significant experience within cloud software development 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and written & oral communication skills 
• Proven track record of managing and growing high performing teams providing education or enterprise SaaS 
• Considerable experience with Java and SQL on database management systems such as SQL Server, Oracle, and Postgres 
• Experienced with current web development technologies like Spring, jQuery, Angular, React, and Typescript 
• A working understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methods 
• Experience working with product management at a senior management level 
• Experience with large consumer-facing applications  

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Experience in implementing XP (Extreme Programming) practices 
• 12-15+ years of experience
• Experience with cloud-based hosting solutions (AWS) 

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.