• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure backend services leveraging cloud infrastructure. • Architect and implement robust APIs for seamless integration with web and mobile clients. • Maintain and debug existing Node.js services, including legacy Hapi.js and modern AWS Lambda functions. • Handle production issues, ongoing bug fixes, and work with complex MySQL data models. • Support asynchronous, event-driven behavior to ensure system reliability • Enhance and optimize front-end web applications using modern JavaScript standards. • Partner with product, design, and brand stakeholders to provide accurate technical estimates and delivery schedules. • Maintain high code quality by adhering to industry-leading engineering best practices. • Streamline CI/CD pipelines to facilitate efficient, automated deployment processes. • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize existing code within high-load, production environments.

• Oversee the end-to-end technical landscape of Strada Global Payroll clients • Collaborate closely with clients to understand their specific needs • Provide expert guidance and support in optimizing HR technology solutions • Stay updated on Strada products upgrades and best practices • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Role Description We are seeking a Sr Software Engineer with expertise in full stack development, scalable system design, and modern web technologies. In this role, you will design and evolve platform features using JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MySQL, while improving performance and long-term maintainability. You will guide technical decisions, mentor engineers, promote accessibility standards, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, adaptable solutions. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States. What you will be doing: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and systems using JavaScript, React, Node.js, MySQL, and related technologies. - Lead technical design and implementation of complex features, driving platform improvements and architectural decisions. - Review and enhance existing code to ensure performance, maintainability, and long-term scalability. - Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing. - Ensure solutions meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA) and incorporate best practices across development and testing. - Identify and drive improvements in development practices, tooling, system reliability, and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications - 6+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, Node.js, MySQL, RESTful APIs, and query design. - Proven experience designing, building, and scaling production-level web applications and features. - Demonstrated ability to lead feature design, make architectural decisions, and own end-to-end delivery. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex technical challenges effectively. - Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to overall team growth and technical excellence. - Strong communication, collaboration, and self-driven mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and testing practices. Benefits - The pay range for this position is between $120,000-$155,000 annually. - Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. - An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package. - A full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Company Description McGraw Hill is a diverse and inclusive company that believes we can change the world by leveling the playing field and giving every learner an equal opportunity to succeed. We create best-in-class, next-generation learning platforms that are used by millions of students and educators worldwide. Our goal is to accelerate student success through intuitive and effective learning experiences, and to continually reimagine the way our customers teach and learn, simplifying the path to a better education for all.

• Contribute to maintaining and optimizing databases (Firebase/Firestore) for consistency and performance • Assist with extending and improving data APIs and access controls • Support the management and optimization of the Google Cloud environment • Assist with implementing CI/CD and deployment workflows • Contribute to building data pipelines for processing imagery, video, bioacoustics, and temperature data from field sensors • Support the development of AI models for reef imagery, video, and underwater sound analysis • Assist with implementing directional sound isolation algorithms • Contribute to deriving reef health metrics from processed data • Assist with developing a simplified and robust underwater streaming camera system • Support the assembly, configuration, and deployment of battery-powered camera and bioacoustics data loggers • Contribute to the development of an underwater acoustic enrichment system