Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented languages
Experience with Postgres, SQL, and Data Architecture is a plus
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Exceptional organization and time management skills
Analytical reasoning and problem-solving expertise
Passion for leveraging technology to enhance education
Responsibilities
Lead engineering efforts by planning projects and tracking progress
Drive the development process including design, coding, and testing
Collaborate across multiple development teams for effective communication
Work with product managers, designers, and QA to ensure product quality
Provide project management direction and motivate the engineering team
Adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Benefits
Full-time position based in Toronto, Ontario
Opportunity to lead a talented engineering team
Engagement in a mission-driven, high-growth company
Chance to impact education through technology
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
You will be helping us build the tools needed to provide highly-demanded new integrations for IXL's largest school districts.
As a Software Developer Lead on our Integrations team, you will lead the engineering efforts to design and develop the tools and systems needed to simplify the setup of IXL for schools and districts. These integrations will help IXL work seamlessly with the technology ecosystems of all of our customers. This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a mission-driven high-growth company to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada, office. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Lead engineering efforts, which includes planning projects, developing estimates, assigning work, and tracking status
Drive the development process for your team, including designing, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams
Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards
Provide excellent project management direction and motivation to the team
Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
Postgres, SQL, Data Architecture a plus
Strong communication and leadership skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
Passion for improving education through technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000 CAD + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
About IXL Learning
IXL Learning is an education technology company that provides personalized learning experiences for students in grades K-12. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California. IXL Learning offers a variety of products, including IXL, a comprehensive learning platform that covers math, language arts, science, and social studies, as well as other products for specific subjects and grade levels. The company's products are used by millions of students and teachers around the world. IXL Learning is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that help students achieve their full potential.
