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Senior Software Developer (Data)

Savvas Learning
110,000 USD-150,000 USD
paid holidays, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 02, 2026
Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content. Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today's classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student. Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry's most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions - all designed to meet the needs of every learner. Responsibilities: Work closely with the product management team to ensure we're building the best products. Ability to comprehend business requirements and be able to map them to technical data requirements. Perform research, analysis, design and implementation and provide effective solutions for short term and long term needs Support and migrate existing systems to new platforms Mentor other team members and developers. Work in a team environment and share knowledge. Evaluate new technologies and software products to determine feasibility and desirability of incorporating their capabilities into the platform. Contributes as a hands-on software developer. To support collaboration and engagement throughout the hiring process, candidates must be based in Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chandler, AZ; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC; or New Orleans, LA and available for an in-person interview. Minimum qualifications Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, with strong fundamentals and problem solving skills. 6+ years of experience in architecture, design, analysis, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of highly scalable database services and components. 4+ years experience with transactional and NOSQL platforms including Redshift, Big Query, mySQL, PostGres, Mongo and DocumentDB. At least 2 years of experience in Senior role mentoring developers Understanding of Object Oriented Programming / Analysis and Design concepts, Design Patterns, and Software Development Life Cycle Experience in a continuous integration process, employing a CI server, automated unit testing and deployment Strong experience with Git and knowledge on using Github CoPilot Understanding of Cloud Architecture - AWS is mandatory Design, develop, and test ELT processes per business requirements, following the development standards and best practices as well as participate in code peer reviews to ensure ELT applications and code process comply with industry best practices Strong knowledge and experience in data modeling & design with relational and NoSQL DBs Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning in various DB environments Experience building and scaling distributed, highly available systems in cloud env (AWS) Establishes database management systems, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables, such as conceptual design, logical database, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading plan, data maintenance plan and security policy. Nice to haves Knowledge on DBT core for ELT processing Knowledge on AWS services like Bedrock, Sagemaker, Amazon Glue ABOUT SAVVAS We are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a work environment that promotes their growth, well-being, and success. We develop learning solutions that empower educators and improve student outcomes thanks to our team's passion, creativity, and dedication. TOTAL REWARDS At Savvas, compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. We invest in our employees with a rewards package that combines compensation, exceptional benefits and wellness programs in addition to opportunities for professional growth. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. The posted hiring range reflects our good faith estimate at the time of posting and remains subject to modification. Compensation is determined by factors such as but not limited to skills, experience, budget, and internal equity. BENEFITS Starting on Day One we are committed to the health, well-being, and development of our employees. As a Savvas employee, you are eligible to participate in benefits that put you first. Our benefits include a wide range of offerings including but not limited to the following: Medical Coverage: Choose from three distinct medical plan options. HSA/FSA options available. Prescription Drug Benefits: Automatically included when you enroll in any medical plan. Dental & Vision Coverage: Available to all benefits-eligible employees. Time to Recharge: Vacation time and 10 paid holidays. Time to Recover: Sick time and leave programs. Financial Wellness: Employees can start securing their financial future without any delay with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting. Wellness Programs: We recognize the importance of emotional and mental well-being, both in our work environment and in our personal lives. We are committed to providing resources and support to promote overall well-being and a healthy work-life balance. Extra Perks: Discounted gym memberships, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Savvas benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms. Learn About our Benefits Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. 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