Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for designing and building user interfaces and frameworks with a platform mindset, optimizing both frontend and backend components. Deploy new features, ensure reliability, and collaborate across teams, while staying updated on industry trends to adapt practices accordingly. Contributing to architecture, code design, and documentation ensures top-quality software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design prototype and build user interfaces & frameworks  with a platform mindset.

  
  

• Understanding and optimizing both frontend and backend components as well as internal tools, such as configuration management

  
  

• Deploy new features and perform unit testing.

  
  

• Ensure that applications and APIs developed by the team are reliable and meet users' needs

  
  

• Identify and report defects or issues in the software using a defect tracking system.

  
  

• Contribute to architecture, code design, estimates, code reviews, and documentation to ensure top quality software.

  
  

• Collaborate with software engineers, project managers, business analysts and QA analysts.

  
  

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to adapt Dev/QA practices accordingly.​

  
  

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

  
  

• 30-day notification period preferred 

  
  

Minimum Qualifications ​

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering)

  
  

• 3-5 years of software development experience

  
  

• Application development experience with HTML, CSS, React JS, JavaScript, PHP

  
  

• Good understanding of State Management, Context API, Custom hooks and Knowledge in Ecma script standards, Linting and code formatting.Caching

  
  

• Good Understanding of databases - MySQL

  
  

• Good understanding of Monolithic and Microservices architecture.

  
  

• Familiarity with cloud-based CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

  
  

• Good to know Docker and containerization techniques.

  
  

• Understanding of API design and usage

  
  

• Experience with Unit Testing and Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

  
  

• Knowledge of AWS is an added advantage

  
  

• Able to define technical solutions that meet business requirements.

  
  

Beyond base salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:
Hybrid work model provides a flexible work/life balance
Voluntary Provident Fund is an additional voluntary contribution scheme associated with the statutory Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes National holidays(10), Earned leaves(15), sick leave(12), plus one (1) volunteer day to participate and give back to our local communities
Gratuity is applicable upon completion of 5 years as per the Gratuity Act
We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment where every employee can thrive. You can learn more about our full benefits package and total rewards philosophy here.

At Kaplan, we believe in attracting, rewarding, and retaining exceptional talent. Our compensation philosophy is designed to be competitive within the market, reflecting the value we place on the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees, while taking into account labor market trends and total rewards. The specific compensation offered will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, and market data.

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Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.