Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack) (Remote)

  • Full-time

Job Description

VitalSource®, an Ingram Content Group Company, is hiring for an Intermediate Software Engineer (Full Stack) to contribute to our Engineering team 100% remotely or in Raleigh, NC.   

Want to help expand and optimize a fast-growing International ecommerce application? 

At VitalSource, our team is using startup technology at scale, with millions of users across the globe. Our mission is to make digital learning materials accessible and affordable to all students, and we are excited to see this spread as we expand our global reach.  

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at https://get.vitalsource.com and follow us on TwitterLinkedIn, and Instagram.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or year for year directly related experience 
  • 4 years of application developer/software engineer experience 
  • 4 years of experience with Ruby on Rails or other modern web development language(s)
  • 4 years of experience front-end experience using React or other libraries or frameworks
  • Experience with MySQL or other relational databases 
  • Experience with Git or other source code control systems 

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with large-scale, highly-available web applications and RESTful APIs 
  • Experience with and a passion for open source-based development, continuous delivery models, and using best-of-breed tools
 
  • Experience with Agile development environments and working with DevOps teams to create great software 
  • Experience with integration of 3rd party systems and services
  • Experience with ecommerce
  • Experience with Linux, Redis, Kubernetes, GCP, Docker

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop creative and innovative solutions for the next generation of educational learning
  • Full-stack development efforts supporting our ecommerce platform
  • Effectively work in an Agile team environment developing solutions for our ecommerce applications and services 
  • Provide full application development life cycle support, including specifications, prototypes, development, quality assurance and deployment with assistance from Senior and Lead Engineers 

Additional Information

Perks/Benefits

  • A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
    • 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
    • 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
    • Wellness program with access to local fitness centers for one low price
  • An opportunity to be part of a collaborative, open work space, where your contributions truly make a difference.
  • Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh with great grub options and an YMCA in the building to work it off (employer paid subsidy offered for YMCA).
  • Employer paid parking/commuter subsidy coupled with pre-tax commuter benefits for associates.
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Flexible Work Schedules (by team)
  • Free Snacks/Drinks/Coffee
  • Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program

About VitalSource

VitalSource is the leading education technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create, deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for partnering with more than 1,000 publishers and resellers to deliver extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum results. Learn more at https://get.vitalsource.com and follow us on TwitterLinkedIn, and Instagram.

The world is reading and Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, VitalSource Technologies LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, and Tennessee Book Company LLC.

Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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