Software Engineer 2

PowerSchool
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Schoology, a PowerSchool Unified ClassroomTM Product, one of the fastest growing education technology companies, is putting collaboration at the heart of the learning experience with an easy-to-use learning management system (LMS) that connects the people, content and systems that fuel education. Millions of students, faculty and administrators from over 60,000 K-12 schools and higher education institutions worldwide use Schoology to advance what is possible in education. This is more important than ever in a post COVID world. Schoology is here to support the online and in person learning schools face today. We are looking for a strong candidate to help deliver that vision. Working at Schoology offers you a chance to help solve the most important challenges in education at scale in an environment that's fun, collaborative, and innovative. We are looking for smart, creative individuals who are passionate about education and are not afraid to show it.

Team Overview

Our Research & Development (R&D) team is the technical talent at the heart of our product suite, overseeing the product development lifecycle from concept to delivery. From engineering to quality assurance to data science, the R&D team ensures our customers seamlessly use our products and can depend on their consistency.

Responsibilities

  • Description

The Schoology Software Engineering team is a group of full stack developers who design, develop, and maintain our products, tools, and infrastructure.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using PHP (CodeIgniter/Laravel) and Node.js
  • Building and enhancing frontend features using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Developing and operating microservices in a multi-tenant, distributed environment
  • Working with MySQL/Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis to design efficient data models and optimize performance
  • Deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting services on AWS, using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Using AI Agents, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to improve development velocity, code quality, and problem solving
  • Contributing to system design discussions, proofs of concept, and continuous improvement of engineering practices

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant and related work experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2–5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  • Strong backend development experience with PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
  • Experience building microservices and APIs in multi-tenant environments, with a understanding of distributed systems, software design principles and patterns.
  • Experience with MySQL/Aurora, MongoDB, and Redis.
  • Good to have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS services, and CI/CD pipelines, including build and deployment processes.
  • Experience building prototypes and proof-of-concepts (PoCs).
  • Hands-on experience with AI agents and AI-powered development tools such as Cursor and GitHub Copilot.

Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Clear communication with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong ownership mindset and collaboration skills

EEO Commitment

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 accommodations@powerschool.com.

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