Software Engineer (Java Back-End)
- Compensation
- $110K–$160K / yr
- Location
- Newton, MA, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring framework.
- Hands-on experience with microservices development and modern back-end architecture.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes (container orchestration) and AWS cloud services.
- Experience with relational databases (MS SQL preferred).
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, testing, and version control (Git).
Nice to have
- Experience with GraphQL APIs.
- Exposure to AI/ML integrations or interest in applying AI to education.
- Familiarity with data pipelines, reporting, or BI platforms.
- Scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
Full description
RSM’s unique approach develops critical thinking and has built excellence in math since 1997. Recently featured by NPR and the Atlantic magazine as one of the players in the “Math Revolution” and ranked one of the best schools in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, RSM helps children of all levels build a solid math foundation and develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. For nearly two decades, RSM students have consistently achieved remarkable scores on standardized tests and in national and international math competitions, although attaining top test scores is just one of the benefits of our program. RSM helps students of all levels become more confident in math and develop a deeper understanding of the subject.
RSM was founded with the belief that “Math brings order to the mind.” Our engineering team builds a scalable, cloud-based platform that powers innovative educational tools for our students, teachers, and parents.
Our current challenges include:
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Adding AI capabilities to help evaluate student answers and provide deeper insights into learning.
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Developing a reporting and analytics platform to track student mastery of mathematical concepts.
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Providing comprehensive parent feedback on student performance and progress.
We are seeking a Software Engineer (Back-End, Java/Spring) to join our development team. This is a key role in building the foundation of our next-generation educational platform. The position is open to both junior (2–5 years) and senior engineers, with scope and responsibilities adjusted based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain Java-based back-end services using the Spring framework.
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Collaborate on system architecture and implementation of new features including AI-based student evaluation, reporting, and parent engagement.
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Build scalable, secure microservices deployed on Kubernetes (AWS).
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Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
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Maintain and improve performance, reliability, and monitoring of internal systems.
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Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
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Support CI/CD processes and deployments across environments.
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For senior engineers: provide mentorship, technical leadership, and help shape system design.