[Hiring] Lead Software Engineer @McGraw Hill LLC.

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Engineer to architect and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure server-side solutions for our platform. In this role, you will define the technical direction of our back-end systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions, and mentor a team of developers. This position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership experience to drive innovation and excellence in back-end development.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, secure, and efficient applications.
• Partner with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver seamless and robust platform functionality.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance on technical challenges and fostering professional growth within the team.
• Ensure high-quality, maintainable code through rigorous reviews, automated testing, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Continuously optimize server performance, database queries, and overall system scalability and reliability.
• Implement and maintain observability tools to monitor system performance and resolve incidents, including off-hours support when needed.
• Drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field preferred. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience.
• Expertise in server-side programming languages such as Java and Go.
• Proficiency in designing REST APIs & microservices for low latency and high availability systems.
• Deep understanding of database technologies, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Experience in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of system performance optimization, caching strategies, and distributed systems.
• Experience with observability tools like New Relic, Datadog, or equivalent for performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.

Benefits

• The pay range for this position is between $145,000 - $180,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
• An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.