Overview PowerSchool is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic PowerSchool International team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the Localization of all PowerSchool portfolio of products targeting various countries across the globe. Additionally, you will play a significant role in building framework components for Internationalization in various technologies, with a primary focus on Java. You will join an Agile team of developers within the SchoolMessenger organization. Tens of thousands of schools depend on SchoolMessenger products to achieve their communications goals. From notifications and websites to digital forms, attendance management, two-way chat messaging and more, SchoolMessenger solutions help school administrators connect with people in multiple languages and on any device. Be a part of our growing success. This position, under the general direction of the Lead and/or Manager, Software Engineering, will be responsible for technical and development support for our award-winning K-12 software. This role will implement, code, build, and test new features, maintain existing features, and develop reports that will include components, data models, customization, and reporting features for our products. Additionally, this position will gather and refine requirements, develop designs, implement, test and document solutions to produce the highest quality product and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain localization features for our software products, ensuring high performance, scalability, and usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Designers, and QA Engineers and, Channel Partners and customers in various countries to identify localization requirements and develop efficient solutions. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using appropriate software development methodologies. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and fix software defects, ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with team members to implement new features and enhancements, following Agile development principles. Stay updated with the latest software development trends and technologies and propose innovative solutions to improve our products. Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and proper documentation. Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities to foster a collaborative work environment. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their growth and development. Continuously improve software development processes and practices for increased efficiency. Work as part of an Agile SCRUM team in the planning, scoping, estimation, and execution of technical solutions Work within a wide range of new and legacy code and technologies in a mature codebase Other duties as assigned. Qualifications To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required . Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on localization and internationalization. Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technologies required or equivalent experience. Recent experience using React JavaScript and TypeScript Recent experience using Java and Spring Knowledge of current web client technologies, including the ability to d emonstrate p roficiency in various forms, including, but not limited to: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, ReactJS, TypeScript, NodeJS, and Java 9+ Knowledge of SQL in MySQL databases, DynamoDB, database design, and query optimization experience a plus Experience with agile development methodologies, continuous integration, and version control systems such as Git or SVN. Experience with automated testing, High personal code/development standards (peer testing, unit testing, documentation, etc.) Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong ability to work with current software design principles and concepts such as patterns, algorithms, data structures, dependency injection, Microservices, MV**, SOA, n-tier architecture. Strong ability to work in a changing, dynamic environment. EEO Commitment PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing [HIDDEN TEXT] .
