Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You are a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in full-stack development and DevOps practices — you have experience designing and building internal platforms and tools that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others while shaping engineering practices across teams. Your expertise in CI/CD and automation capabilities allows you to empower engineering teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently.

You have a deep understanding of backend services and user-facing interfaces — you know how to create intuitive applications that improve usability and streamline workflows. Your experience in building production systems has equipped you with the skills to tackle complex challenges and drive improvements in software delivery processes. You are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within your team.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and modern development frameworks is a plus — you are familiar with tools that facilitate automation and enhance the developer experience. You understand the importance of operational excellence and are passionate about creating solutions that enable teams to ship software safely and effectively.

What you'll do

In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain internal platforms and services that support CI/CD and automation — your work will directly influence how developers interact with our systems and how effectively teams can ship and maintain software. You will collaborate closely with product engineering teams to identify pain points and develop solutions that enhance the overall developer experience.

You will take ownership of projects that involve hands-on development of backend services and internal web applications — your contributions will help streamline processes and improve the usability of tools used by engineering teams. You will also mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping engineering practices and driving initiatives that promote operational excellence — you will be a force multiplier across teams, ensuring that best practices are followed and that the team is aligned in its goals. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams will be essential to your success in this role.

What we offer

ITHAKA is committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive — we offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that expand access to knowledge and education around the world. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse team leads to better outcomes.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and communities through access to knowledge and education.