Senior Software Engineer, LearnUpon
Backend
+ ESOP
Business learning platform
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Business learning platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ ESOP
201-500 employees
Company mission
To revolutionise corporate learning.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience in software design and development using languages such as Ruby, GoLang, or other object-oriented languages
- Strong expertise in developing and deploying high-quality, large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures
- Extensive experience with event-driven architectures and frameworks like Kafka
- Deep understanding of cloud-based environments, specifically AWS services and best practices
- Proven ability to communicate technical ideas effectively and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Holistic approach to solving engineering problems with a focus on craftsmanship and quality
- Experience in leading projects from requirements gathering to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ownership and accountability for delivering work throughout the software development lifecycle
- Extensive knowledge of relational and non-relational databases, with a focus on query performance optimization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proven track record of being a team player who collaborates effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
Desirable
- Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or similar web frameworks
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular or other JavaScript frameworks
- Previous experience in the eLearning industry or working with learning management systems
- Exposure to API development and payment gateway integrations
- A technology-related degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
What the job involves
- LearnUpon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team
- As a leading provider of learning management systems (LMS), we empower organizations to train their employees, partners, and customers through a single, powerful solution
- With offices in Dublin (our HQ), Philadelphia, Belgrade, and Sydney, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where individual and team accomplishments are celebrated
- We put the customer at the heart of everything we do and we work hard to deliver products and solutions that we’re proud of
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and delivering features, services, enhancements, and fixes for LearnUpon's core product
- You'll contribute to the creation of a scalable, best-in-class LMS while strengthening our company culture
- Our current technology stack includes:
- GoLang and Ruby on Rails for backend development
- Kafka for event-driven architecture
- MySQL, Redis, and document stores for data storage and caching
- AWS services such as S3, SNS, and SES for cloud infrastructure
- Datadog for logging and monitoring
- Drive impact and innovation by designing, building, and shipping software at scale
- Actively improve code quality and design craftsmanship
- Identify and leverage opportunities to enhance engineering productivity
- Collaborate closely with other Engineers and Product team members
- Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster their growth and development
Application process
- Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule a 30-minute call
- Successful candidates will then be invited to a series of practical interviews
- Finally, candidates will have a short interview with our CTO
- Successful candidates will be contacted with an offer to join our team
Our take
Creating internal training to be engaging and productive can prove to be a daunting task for many businesses. However, LearnUpon offers a solution by helping clients to create, manage, and track high-quality team training programs.
LearnUpon's solutions enable companies to boost employee engagement while delivering training at scale. As a result, the platform has gained popularity among enterprises and large-scale businesses seeking to enhance their training programs. Notably, LearnUpon has garnered esteemed customers such as TripAdvisor, Logitech, and Booking.com, further solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in enabling organisations to drive impactful learning experiences.
Distinguishing itself from other SaaS learning platforms has been a significant challenge for LearnUpon. However, the company has responded proactively by making substantial investments in media and marketing efforts and has By doing so, LearnUpon aims to strengthen its brand presence and highlight its values in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2020
$49.9m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jan 2016
$0.6m
SEED
Total funding: $51.1m
Company benefits
- Work in a fun and supportive environment with regular team events
- Excellent career progression – take LearnUpon where you think it can go
- Structured learning environment
- Employer Contributed Pension
- Private health insurance
- 25 days annual leave + 1 annual company wellness day off
- Flexible Working Arrangements
Company values
- We put our customers at the heart of everything we do
- We strive for the best solution, not the easy one
- We go the extra mile to deliver work we’re proud of
- We work as a friendly, supportive team who like to have fun
Company HQ
Arran Quay, Dublin, Ireland
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Leadership
Brendan Noud
(CEO & Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Senior Consultant at BearingPoint, and was a Project Manager at WBT Systems.
Des V. Anderson
(CTO & Co-Founder)Previously worked as a Senior Implementation Consultant & Web Developer at WBT Systems.
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