Software Developer - Team Lead - IXL Learning

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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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