Rowan Technology is looking to add a talented and agile Software Developer to our growing team that builds innovative digital learning products for universities.
A NYC-based digital publisher and interactive technology company, Rowan has recently expanded their operations to include full-scale print academic publishing and will soon rebrand as the West Point Press. As such, with tens-of-thousands of existing users - across many universities and the general public - the reach of Rowan's digital publishing is expanding.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This role would lead the software development efforts of the digital side of the Press. This includes the maintenance and improvement of: (1) a proprietary, cross-platform ebook distribution and reading app, (2) a complex ebook building app, and (3) an admin and ecommerce backend to support the former.
Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of cloud-based applications; feature development and system improvement; refactoring; error monitoring and bug fixes; code review; system architecture development/improvements; security updates/improvements; and system scaling for additional users. Secondary responsibilities include support for front end development.
Because this role oversees substantial technology stack for a large and growing audience, the position requires full stack (especially back end) competency and the ability to work independently.
The developer will join a small, interdisciplinary team experienced in design, software development, publishing, cartography, and marketing. Thus is the position is ideal for someone wants both agency (in their work) and impact (for a large audience).
Candidates should have at least 2 years of professional experience working with cloud-based web applications. Management or leadership experience is preferable. Position is hybrid. Candidates MUST be eligible to work in the US (Citizens or Green Card holders), as we cannot sponsor visas.
Minimum requirements:
- BS/BA in Computer Science preferred. Coding bootcamp, or equivalent, will also be considered when coupled with significant work experience.
Desired qualities:
- Rigorous attention to detail with an ability to move from big-picture to details with ease and composure.
- Understanding of nth order consequences of development decisions.
- Extensive knowledge of third party libraries and software that can be integrated reliably and efficiently.
- Ability to liaise with a network of peers for best practices, ideation, and problem-solving.
- Strong oral and written communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-directed and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative and follow-through and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Proficiency is required in the followingtechnologies:
- Ruby/Rails
- AWS Services
- Typescript
- React
- Angular
- Docker
- Node
Proficiency is a plus in a following:
- gRPC
- GraphQL
- Kotlin
- PostgresQL
- Java