IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead who has a passion for technology and education. You will be helping us build the tools needed to provide highly-demanded new integrations for IXL’s largest school districts. #LI-KO1
At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world.
As a Software Developer Lead on our Integrations team, you will lead the engineering efforts to design and develop the tools and systems needed to simplify the setup of IXL for schools and districts. These integrations will help IXL work seamlessly with the technology ecosystems of all of our customers. This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a mission-driven high-growth company to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team.
This is a full-time position in our Toronto, Ontario office. The work schedule for this role is Monday-Friday in the office with the option to work from home one day per week.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Lead engineering efforts, which includes planning projects, developing estimates, assigning work, and tracking status
- Drive the development process for your team, including designing, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
- Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams
- Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards
- Provide excellent project management direction and motivation to the team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
- Postgres, SQL, Data Architecture a plus
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Passion for improving education through technology
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Top Skills
What We Do
At IXL Learning, we are passionate about improving learning for all. We apply technology in thoughtful and innovative ways to unlock students' innate curiosity, creativity, and desire for knowledge.
IXL’s award-winning personalized learning platform is used by more than 13 million students worldwide. With a comprehensive K-12 curriculum, individualized guidance, and real-time analytics, IXL meets the unique needs of each learner. And with over 100 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning.
Studies have shown that IXL leads to higher test scores, predicts success, and benefits all students. Learn more about how IXL accelerates learning at: www.ixl.com/research
IXL Learning’s other products include Rosetta Stone, the world’s leading language learning program; Vocabulary.com, the educational destination for improving literacy skills; Education.com, the most comprehensive library of learning activities for K-8 students; Wyzant, the nation’s largest tutoring network; and ABCya, the creator of over 300 educational computer games and apps for kids.
Hear what our employees love about working at IXL:
"At IXL, I take pride in knowing that the code we deliver helps educators and parents better understand how their children are learning. I love that my friends and family can understand the positive impact we have, whether or not they have any technical background. It's motivating to work on a team with supportive and highly capable coworkers who genuinely care about each other, the product, and our customers." - Adam Singer, Engineering Project Lead
"I'm working with like-minded and different-minded peers to improve a part of our education system, something that I'm immensely invested in. Solving engineering challenges to continually improve our product, along with the people (and perks!) I encounter really keep me engaged in my work." - Jestin Ma, Software Engineer
