Senior Software Engineer (Platform Engineering)

Join IXL Learning, a leading developer of personalized learning products, as a Senior Software Engineer on our Unification Team. In this role, you will work on large-scale, cross-functional engineering initiatives that unify infrastructure, standardize tools and processes, and create reusable, scalable, and reliable systems. You will execute strategic technical initiatives, identify and solve core technical problems, scope and execute complex projects, collaborate across teams and brands, propose and implement architectural improvements, and contribute hands-on through coding, infrastructure design, and system optimization.

• Exécution d'initiatives techniques stratégiques pour améliorer l'infrastructure et les flux de travail d'ingénierie.
• Identification et résolution de problèmes techniques fondamentaux, en mettant l'accent sur l'évolutivité, la fiabilité et la réutilisabilité.
• Collaboration avec des équipes et des marques pour mettre en œuvre des solutions à l'échelle de l'entreprise.
• We're looking for engineers who love solving complex technical challenges, thrive in collaborative environments, and are motivated by the opportunity to improve systems that support millions of learners
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively
• Strong understanding of backend systems—web servers, message queues, databases, load balancers, etc
• Deep experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Extensive experience with at least one programming language, e.g. Java, C++, Python, Go
• Fluency in observability tools and methodologies
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Ability to quickly learn and work with a variety of technologies, bringing a passion for improving systems and modernizing tech stacks
• 6+ years of professional hands-on Software Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering or Platform Engineering experience