Senior Software Developer; Data

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.

Contribute as a hands‑on software developer.

Location requirement: 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.

• 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, Post Gres, Mongo and Document
  
  DB.
• At least 2 years of experience in a 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 of using Git Hub 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 No
  
  SQL DBs.
• Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning in various DB environments.
• Experience building and scaling distributed, highly available systems in cloud environments (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.

• Knowledge on DBT core for ELT processing.
• Knowledge on AWS services like Bedrock, Sagemaker, Amazon Glue.

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.

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.

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.