Lead Software Engineer (Java with React JS)

You are a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer who will be joining the dynamic PowerSchool International team. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the R&D efforts for PowerSchool's portfolio of products across various countries worldwide. You will focus on building framework components for Internationalization using Java and React JavaScript technologies. As part of the SchoolMessenger organization, you will collaborate with an Agile team of developers. SchoolMessenger products are essential for thousands of schools to achieve their communication objectives, ranging from notifications, websites, digital forms, attendance management, two-way chat messaging, and more, in multiple languages and on any device. Under the guidance of the Manager, Software Engineering, you will provide technical and development support for the award-winning K-12 software. Your role involves implementing, coding, testing new features, maintaining existing features, and developing reports with components, data models, customization, and reporting features. You will also gather requirements, refine designs, implement solutions, test, and document to ensure high-quality products and customer satisfaction. **Responsibilities:** - Lead software development projects from inception to delivery - Code, mentor, and coach team members for skill development - Enhance team efficiency and effectiveness towards long-term goals - Participate in team member hiring - Analyze and improve web application performance - Upgrade 3rd party libraries and tools - Implement new software features following best practices - Specialize in client and server-side web application development - Develop software to support internal initiatives and tools - Work as part of an Agile SCRUM team - Work within a wide range of code and technologies - Perform other assigned duties **Qualifications:** - 8+ years of experience in a software engineer role - 0-2 years of prior team leadership experience - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technologies or equivalent experience - Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery - Recent experience in React JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, and Spring - Advanced knowledge of web client technologies - Proficient in MySQL databases, DynamoDB, database design, and query optimization - Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS; Azure - Strong knowledge of essential build tools and OWASP threats - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work with software design principles and handle a heavy workload - Strong ability to work in a changing, dynamic environment - Mentorship and coaching abilities As an equal opportunity employer, PowerSchool is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.,