Richmond Public Schools
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Software Engineer
Brief overview
Virginia, Virginia, United StatesIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
1+ yrsMinimum
Familiarity with databases and SQLExperience with version control systems (Git)Strong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesKnowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with microservices architectureFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelinesUnderstanding of DevOps practicesExperience with test-driven developmentKnowledge of security best practicesContributions to open-source projects
About the company
Richmond Public Schoolsrvaschools.net
The district serves nearly 22,000 students, representing the region’s diverse socioeconomic mix.
Job description
Summary
Richmond Public Schools is seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet business needs. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and maintain high-quality, scalable software applications.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Participate in architectural design sessions and contribute to technical decision-making
- Debug and resolve complex software issues
- Implement automated testing to ensure code quality and reliability
- Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies
- Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing with team members
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 1+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
- Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Familiarity with databases and SQL
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of DevOps practices
- Experience with test-driven development
- Knowledge of security best practices
- Contributions to open-source projects
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 1+ years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
- Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum)
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Familiarity with databases and SQL
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Nice to Haves
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of DevOps practices
- Experience with test-driven development
- Knowledge of security best practices
- Contributions to open-source projects
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging projects with real impact
