Software Engineer, New Grad

Role Overview

• Design & Implementation (65%) Contribute to the design and implementation of high-quality software using modern technologies, focusing on building component-based, cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions. You’ll learn and apply established design patterns to support integration with other services and applications, promote code reuse, and improve collaboration across teams. Contribute to the development of application logic and responsive user interfaces using ReactJS, JavaScript (ES2015+), TypeScript, and Node.js. Assist in building, maintaining, and scaling, cost-effective serverless solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS). Follow and uphold engineering standards in collaboration with product owners, architects, and stakeholders, in support of our systems and services. Learn to understand new product capabilities and decompose the implementation into specific functional changes for verification. Apply and continue to develop skills best practices in Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
• Team Operations & Analysis (20%) Participate in Agile SCRUM ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Grooming, Daily SCRUM, Demo) and contribute to team commitments. Review requirements and provide input, asking questions and learning how design decisions are made. Participate in peer reviews of code, designs, and other software engineering artifacts, giving and receiving constructive feedback. Practice continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) by implementing, testing, and delivering code in line with the team’s DevOps model. Actively develop skills needed to work effectively in a poly-skilled Agile team, including collaboration, communication, and continuous learning.
• Software Solutioning & Support (15%) Develop an understanding of the customer’s business processes and operational needs, learning how systems are used in real-world contexts. Work closely with Solutions Architects, Senior/Lead Engineers and Data Leads to evaluate requests, help assess level-of-effort and contribute to sprint planning activities. Participate in peer code and design reviews. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving application issues, including access, communications, and feature behavior, with support from the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent professional experience
• 0-3 years of production-level software development experience or exposure using the College Board technology stack, including JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and AWS
• Hands-on experience developing, debugging, and supporting web-based software applications in professional environments
• Proficiency in reviewing and improving code structure and architecture for testability, maintainability, scalability, and security
• Experience participating in software design discussions for new features and bug fixes
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, ask the right questions, and develop effective solutions
• Clear communicator with practical decision-making skills and a strong belief in clean code, meaningful comments, and thorough documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth, including learning from setbacks and seeking expertise from others
• Ability to travel 3–5 times per year to the NYC or Reston, VA office.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• React
• TypeScript

Benefits

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
• A team that invests in your development and success