Software Engineer I
About the role
Renaissance® is a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology. Our solutions help educators personalize learning paths for students, and our products are used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Job Description
We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with strong backend experience in .NET Core and frontend experience in React to build and maintain scalable services and APIs. The role focuses on backend service development, API implementation, testing, and collaboration with frontend teams, while using modern AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality.
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using .NET Core/.NET 5+
- Implement and consume APIs that support React-based frontend applications
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests for backend and frontend components
- Work with existing SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases by querying and consuming data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) to accelerate development and improve code quality
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience developing backend applications using .NET Core or .NET 5+
- 2+ years of experience building frontend applications with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Working knowledge of SQL Server or PostgreSQL
- Experience writing unit tests and familiarity with common testing frameworks
- Proficiency with Git and standard version control workflows
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern developer productivity workflows
- Exposure to microservices or service-oriented architecture
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized development (Docker)
- Cloud experience with AWS or similar platforms
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (OAuth, JWT, RBAC)
- Experience with GraphQL, message queues, or event-driven systems
- Prior experience or domain knowledge in K–12 education, Student Information Systems, or EdTech
Additional information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- #LI-Remote
Compensation and Benefits
The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.
Salary Range: $68,000 - $93,500 USD
Benefits for eligible US employees include:
- World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs
Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
Employment Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Reasonable Accommodations
Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com
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