EAB (Education Advisory Board) is hiring: Software Engineer (Navigate) in Washin

Make a difference in a sector that matters to us all EAB is a special place to work. You'll find motivated employees, growth opportunities, and a deep commitment to our partners. We pride ourselves on hiring the best peoplenot just for the job, but for the firm and the future of education. If you are an EAB employee, please use your work email address to sign up or apply. Your First Name Your Last Name Your E-Mail Address E-Mail Address to Share With Subject Message Prove you're not a robot Software Engineer (Navigate) Software Engineer (Navigate) Location: Washington, D.C. Number: 605453 Job Category: Development Job Department: Technology Job Family: Software Engineering Job Type: Full Time Level: Experienced AtEAB , our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each otherthat's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employeesby checking out our recentawards . For more information, visit ourcareers page. The Role in Brief: Software Engineer (Navigate) As a Software Engineer at EAB, you will be building technology to help students graduate college. We are a fast-growing team tackling the trickiest problems in higher education. The Software Engineer will be a part of the development team and will be an integral part of the full product life cycle of multiple applications and the supporting data architecture. The Software Engineer will be a leader on a team working to develop the next generation of technology for the higher education industry. This role may be based out of EABs Washington, D.C. office; Richmond, VA office; or open to remote work within the continental U.S. This position is also listed as Software Engineer(Ruby on Rails) for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Software Engineer to align with EAB business norms. Primary Responsibilities: Work with the development manager, product managers and stakeholders to get clarification on business requirements and then implement solutions including code development and database design Independently break down, estimate, design, plan and deliver features; serve as subject matter expert on one or more component of the system Ensure high quality solutions by implementing unit tests and supporting the creation and design of integration, load and user acceptance tests Support operations by identifying, researching and resolving performance and production issues Coordinate work with other teams to ensure a smooth development process Collaborate with development team and product managers to enhance existing products and develop new products Document and communicate progress on design and code for team members Guide junior engineers on tasks and small projects, helping them to plan and size their work Autonomously accomplishes goals and adjusts plan as needed using Agile principles; informs and champions decisions made in PI Planning Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience and 2+ years of professional software development experience OR Master's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience and 1+ years of professional software development experience Proven development experience with Ruby on Rails Ability to work with engineers and product management teams in requirements definition, design, and development of software products Ideal Qualifications: Experience working with large volumes of data Development experience with programming languages in addition to Ruby on Rails (e.g., Django, Python, AWS, MySQL, PostgreSQL) Software design experience leveraging object-oriented patterns, SOLID, TDD, and other modern Software engineering principles Knowledge of developing scalable and performant applications Flexibility to work across a variety of software-related disciplines: solution design, agile development, unit testing, refactoring, and build/deployment automation Experience with design and development of database applications using ORM frameworks and SQL Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EABs mission, values, and aspiration If youve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each others unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The anticipated starting salary (base) range for thisrole is$62,500 - $90,000per year. Actual salary variesdue to factors that may include but not be limited torelevant experience, skills, and location.At EAB, it isnot typical for an individual to be hired at or near thetop of the starting salary range for their role. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionarybonus or incentive compensation. Variablecompensation may depend on various factors,such as individual andorganizational performance. Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to make education smarter and our communities stronger we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We dont discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. #J-18808-Ljbffr