Senior Software Engineer II

Job Title Senior Software Engineer II (Hybrid)Job DescriptionFor more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students' lives.The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.As a Senior Software Engineer II, you're responsible for leading the development of robust applications, offering technical guidance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Maintain test cases, assess security vulnerabilities, and collaborate on scalability with performance test experts. Engage with stakeholders, contribute to scoping and risk management, and drive code quality through reviews and refactoring efforts.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for building robust and engaging applications.Offering technical leadership within the team, making decisions related to technology stacks, tools, and methodologies.Understanding the overall architecture and ensure that it is maintainable, and aligned with the organization's goals.Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data that cover various aspects of the software, including functional, regression, and performance.Test system for security vulnerabilities. Collaborate with performance test experts and make sure the platform is scalable and reliable.Work with the business and 3rd party vendors to conceptualize and implement custom designs.Participate in scoping, estimating, and risk management efforts.Conducting and leading code reviews at various stages of development.Identifying areas where code can be refactored or improved for maintainability and readability.Helping/guiding the team to improve their skills and grow in their roles.Involved in the interview process and various organizational initiatives.Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office30-day notification period preferredMinimum QualificationsBachelor's/Master's Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)8+ years experienceSME on front-end and/or back-end technologies such as Angular, NodeJS, .Net, and JavaScript.Experience with Azure, Container Technologies - Docker, AKS, IAC Technologies, Azure Costing.Able to define technical solutions that meet business requirements.Modeling reusable components.Innovate by introducing new frameworks and libraries which will expedite development.Provide feedback on the product direction.Leading Meetings.Understand the System Design and high-level architecture of the whole ecosystem in all environments. Writes production-quality code in one major programming language/framework. (production-quality: complexity/feature points, type of code review feedback)Makes decisions on technical tradeoffs looking at tactical and strategic perspective.Well-versed in design patterns or approaches to solving a design problem.Diagnoses problems in unfamiliar code bases.Follows coding standards and best practices.Identifies and leads discussions on the benefits/risks of different approaches.Actively works across several teams, to apply architecture principles related to scalability, flexibility, stability, and simplicity.Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balanceVoluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family membersComprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employmentGenerous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communitiesGratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity ActWe are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here. At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.#LI-ST1LocationBangalore, KA, IndiaAdditional Locations Employee TypeEmployeeJob Functional Area DevelopmentBusiness Unit00091 Kaplan Higher EDDiversity & Inclusion Statement:Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information. Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.