Software Engineer I

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For 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 Software Engineer I, you will be responsible for developing software applications per project requirements, conducting unit tests to ensure functionality. Implement and maintain test automation frameworks, troubleshoot systems, and collaborate within an Agile environment, participating in story estimation and retrospectives. Utilize version control systems for code management and collaborate with fellow engineers.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Programming software applications, components, or features based on project requirements.
• Writing and conducting unit tests to ensure the functionality and quality of the software. 
• Implement and maintain test automation frameworks and tools to improve efficiency and coverage of automated testing.
• Troubleshoot existing systems and applications.
• Collaborate with Software engineers, QA engineers, Design team and Project managers.
• Using version control systems to manage and track changes to code and collaborate with other engineers.
• Working in an Agile environment & participating in story estimation, refinement, retro meetings etc.
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred 

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Minimum Qualifications: ​

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)
• 2+ years of experience
• Well versed on technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP
• Good Understanding of databases - MySQL
• Good understanding of Monolithic and Microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud-based CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Good to know Docker and containerization techniques.
• Understanding of API design and usage
• Experience with Unit Testing and Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Able to define technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Knowledge of AWS is an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS DevOps.

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:

Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary 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 members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous 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 communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act

We 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.

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Diversity & 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.