Stronger Consulting

Design, develop, and maintain data lake solutions and RESTful back-end services while collaborating with product managers and monitoring data pipeline performance. | 6+ years enterprise software experience including 3+ years with Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, modern data pipeline technologies, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and front-end frameworks like Angular. | Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team. OPPORTUNITY The Senior Software Engineer will help the Engineering Team build products that teachers and school leaders use to help shape excellent instruction for students. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Software Engineer will apply modern development technologies and best practices to deliver high-quality software systems and solve technical challenges. TRAVEL Up to 2-3 times a year RESPONSIBILITIES Implement ANet’s next generation of technology products that support data-driven educational practices Design, develop, test, and maintain a robust and scalable data lake solution, RESTful back-end services, and, occasionally, web applications that provide ANet’s educational partners with insights that boost student learning Engage in technical design and code reviews, embracing and promoting best practices to document and deliver a high- quality software system that scales Monitor and troubleshoot production data pipelines, proactively address issues, performance bottlenecks, and system failures Contribute to the evolution of our data infrastructure, recommending and implementing solutions to improve testability, maintainability, scalability, and efficiency Join product managers and business analysts to understand available data and translate user stories into reporting platform capabilities Collaborate and integrate with third-party data providers to ingest and share data using established, sustainable patterns adopted by the team Keep abreast of new technologies and propose adoption as appropriate REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following: Expertise in area of focus: 6+ years of experience delivering high quality software solutions in enterprise environments 3+ years of recent, hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining production software utilizing Java 17+, Spring Boot 3+, data modeling skills, and SQL for microservice development Modern data warehousing, data lake, ELT/ETL design patterns, and PySpark for data pipeline development Cloud platforms and infrastructure deployment tools (AWS and Cloud Formation preferred) CI/CD automation pipelines Scrum or other Agile development processes 2+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications using Javascript or Typescript with a modern front-end framework (Angular preferred) Experience working in a highly collaborative culture and creating consistent, sustainable solutions across applications and sub-teams Communication: Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and confidently in written and verbal form to technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrates empathy and ability to hear and respond to feedback Critical Thinking and Data Orientation: Adept in working closely with business partners to build technology solutions that meet the needs of internal and external users Adept at adjusting solutions to increase consistency, sustainability, and maximize the effectiveness of the entire team Planning and Prioritization: Adept at project and time management, with experience leading long-term projects alongside changing priorities in both project and product requirements Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications: Expertise in area of focus: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering or related degree Demonstrated experience and success working remotely COMPENSATION The salary range for this position is between $145,350 - $242,250. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($145,350 - $193,800) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay BENEFITS We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays a portion of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements; flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance. Conflict of Interest / Outside Work Disclosure Because this role includes direct instructional coaching and partnership work, candidates must disclose any current consulting, contracting, or employment with organizations that provide instructional coaching, curriculum implementation support, or similar services to schools or districts. ANet reviews outside work to ensure there is no conflict of interest with core services or partner relationships. Individuals currently contracting with organizations that are in direct competition with ANet may not be eligible for this role. ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for key platform initiatives while designing and implementing core platform capabilities. Collaborate with product teams to translate ambitious goals into practical technical solutions. | Candidates should have over 5 years of professional software engineering experience and at least 3 years in technical leadership roles. A strong background in distributed systems, scalable architectures, and AI concepts is essential. | Hiring Company Name: Andela Hiring Company Website www.andela.com Review the client's website and understand what they do. Job Summary: We’re seeking a Staff Engineer to help drive technical excellence and innovation across our platform, with a particular focus on leveraging AI to transform how global talent connects with opportunities. You’ll work on complex technical challenges that span our entire platform, from AI-powered matching algorithms to scalable marketplace infrastructure. Exceptional Leadership: You don’t need to be a people manager to be a leader, and you’ll serve as a role model for the rest of the company. Think about the feedback your peers typically give you – if it usually sounds like the below, we want to hear from you. Low ego, low drama, servant leader: You share credit, take blame. You like being wrong because it means someone else had an even better idea. One team mentality: You break silos across teams. You put the company and mission first above yourself and your team alone. Great listener, hungry for feedback: You’re always seeking to improve – our product, our business, yourself. You solicit diverse opinions and deeply listen. Owner, not renter: You see a problem, you fix it or find someone who will. The buck stops with you. Player-coach: You roll up your sleeves and get scrappy. You do this by proactively collaborating with your team while actively engaging in important details. Business problem solver: You’re not just a functional expert; you consistently get praise for approaching your function through the lens of solving business problems. Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership Drive architectural decisions and technical strategy for key platform initiatives. Design and implement core platform capabilities that power our AI-driven talent matching. Lead the technical evolution of our systems to support rapid scaling and enhanced AI capabilities. Mentor other engineers and elevate the technical discourse across the organization. Collaborate with product teams to translate ambitious goals into practical technical solutions. System Design & Implementation Architect and build scalable systems that handle complex matching algorithms and marketplace dynamics. Design and implement AI-powered features that enhance our talent evaluation and matching capabilities. Create robust, maintainable solutions that can scale with our global user base. Establish technical standards and best practices for system reliability and performance. Cross-functional Impact Work closely with product managers to shape technical strategy and execution. Partner with data scientists to implement and optimize AI/ML models. Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations. Guide technical decisions across multiple teams and workstreams. Qualifications: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. 3+ years of technical leadership experience driving complex projects. Strong background in distributed systems and scalable architectures. Experience building and scaling marketplace platforms or similar complex systems. A track record of making significant technical decisions that impacted product direction. Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence. Strong understanding of AI concepts and their practical applications. Excellence in written and verbal communication, particularly in technical contexts. While the team is distributed across the world, this role is US-based. Experience with AI/ML platform development. Background in talent matching algorithms or recommendation systems. Experience with large-scale data processing and analytics. Familiarity with global compliance and data privacy requirements. A track record of publishing technical content or speaking at conferences. Experience working with distributed, remote teams. Client's benefits Fully Remote work culture - we hire globally and all of our roles are fully remote! Bring your own device stipend - buy your own laptop with funds from us. Flexible working hours, Equity (as a part of the compensation package) Healthcare, 401k / pension Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Compassionate Leave