Software Engineer II

At 2U we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission to eliminate the back row in education and connected by our shared passion to deliver world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX the worlds leading online learning platform 2U powers more than 4000 online higher education offerings from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges universities and corporate partners we are helping to unlock human potential.

What Were Looking For:

We are looking for a thoughtful collaborative and results-driven software engineer comfortable working in an agile environment. You are passionate about making great software and making an impact in the world of online education. Working closely with other engineers Product UX and Data teams you will leverage both industry research and insights to identify feature areas that can help learners engage with and learn course content as effectively as possible. Your work will open the door for more than 30 million users and will connect learners to the courses that will move their careers forward and change their lives.

The Placement Portal is a student-facing application that leverages its integration with our main CRM system to provide students with access to information that relates directly to their individual placements required to complete their tertiary degrees. Servicing 4800 users and 13 800 requests monthly.

As a member of the Placements Portal team you will work independently on intermediate level predictable components as well as participate collaboratively toward any team project work.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Design develop test and deploy complex software solutions
• Work independently on intermediate level components that are part of a larger system clarifying ambiguity when needed
• Lead technical design of the owned components and libraries and participate in larger system design
• Diagnose and efficiently debug problems under time constraints
• Leverage log monitoring and event aggregator tools to assist with troubleshooting issues
• Work with the team to help refine project specs refine any UI designs
• Should be flexible to solve customer issues/production issues according to urgency
• Effectively communicate trade offs considered in the work of team members through code reviews pair programming and presentations
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to other team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success
• Proactively communicate status and roadblocks
• Build relationships and collaborate with team members to achieve project goals
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development
• Adhere to 2U software engineering best practices

Things That Should Be In Your Background:

• 3 years industry experience
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Ruby preferred PHP)
• Experience using version control systems (Github BitBucket GitLab)
• Experience with infrastructure platforms ( AWS Google Cloud Azure Docker Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with databases design patterns and software testing (GraphQL MySQL)
• Hands-on technical experience working self-sufficiently as part of a larger system
• An understanding of how your code impacts the business

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:

• Experience with A/B testing and incremental rollout
• Experience working with UX designs
• Background with website accessibility
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Knowledge of how coding choices impact software performance and cost

Benefits & Culture

Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators dreamers and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If youre excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to world-class online higher education then join us and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow

We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Full-time ZA benefits include:

• 2 complimentary Getsmarter short courses per year
• Subsidised medical aid with Discovery Health Medical Scheme
• 4% 2U contribution towards Discovery Life Pension Fund and Group Risk Benefit
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave policy including time off to volunteer for non-profit organization study leave sports leave and a company-wide festive season break

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging respect and inclusion. We are proud of the steps weve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life ideas genders ages races cultures sexual orientations abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different as well as by how we are alike.

2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations please reach out to us at:.

About 2U

For more than a decade 2U has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great non-profit colleges and universities delivering high-quality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX a leading global online learning platform 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to world-class education in partnership with more than 230 colleges universities and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4000 digital education offerings from free courses to full degrees and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit .

About edX

edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U. Together with the majority of the worlds top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies we bring our community of over 45 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers from free courses to full degrees. And were not stopping there were relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at .

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race creed color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age marital status disability citizenship military or veterans status or any other classifications protected by applicable federal state or local laws. 2Us equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion job benefits and pay.

2U is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of this regard the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. 2U requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national along with an updated curriculum vitae.