Renaissance Learning

Software Engineer II

Renaissance Learning • $82K — $113K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years developing backend applications with .NET Core or .NET 5+
  • 4+ years building frontend applications using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL
  • Experience writing unit tests and familiar with common testing frameworks
  • Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+
  • Implement and consume APIs for React-based frontend applications
  • Write and maintain unit and integration tests for both backend and frontend components
  • Query and consume data from SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create technical solutions from requirements
  • Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality

Benefits

  • World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • 20 weeks Parental Leave (14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend experience in .NET Core and frontend experience in React to build and maintain scalable services and APIs. The role focuses on backend service development, API implementation, testing, and collaboration with frontend teams, while using modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.

In this role as a Software Engineer II, you will:
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+.
  • Implement and consume APIs that support React-based frontend applications.
  • Write and maintain unit and integration tests for backend and frontend components.
  • Work with existing SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases by querying and consuming data.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality.

For this role as a Software Engineer II, you should have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+.
  • 4+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
  • Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with common testing frameworks.
  • Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern developer productivity workflows.
  • Exposure to microservices or service-oriented architecture.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized development (Docker).
  • Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, JWT, RBAC).
  • Experience with GraphQL, message queues, or event-driven systems is a plus.
  • Prior experience or domain knowledge in K-12 education, Student Information Systems, or EdTech is preferred.


Salary Range: The base range for this position is $82,200 - $113,100. This range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

Additional information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

#LI-Remote

Benefits for eligible US employees include:
  • World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Benefits listed apply to eligible U.S. employees in accordance with Renaissance's benefits eligibility criteria. Contractor and other non-employee roles are not eligible for Renaissance employee benefits.

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

About Renaissance Learning

Renaissance Learning is an educational assessment and learning analytics company that makes cloud-based educational software for use in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The company's products are used in North America, Europe, and Australia. Renaissance Learning's products include Accelerated Reader, Accelerated Math, STAR Assessments, and myON. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
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Founded
1986

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