Come shape the future of education with us.
Are you ready to make a real impact on education globally? At Compass, our people are united by a common purpose, to simplify school management and improve student outcomes. We're a leading global provider of School Management Information Systems (MIS), already trusted by over 5,000 schools across Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
We're on a journey of growth with vast market opportunities ahead, and we're searching for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you're a thinker and a problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and celebrates diversity, you'll fit right in. You'll join our talented product team in Ireland, directly contributing to transforming the lives of teachers, students, and parents through our software.
You'll be an integral part of a fun, hardworking product team that takes immense pride and ownership in their work. We believe in celebrating our successes, big and small, as we deliver impactful wins for both our customers and Compass.
About the Role & Team
Reporting to our Development Manager, you'll focus on building and deploying new functionalities, supporting and enhancing existing features, and improving site scalability, infrastructure, and testing. You'll do all of this within a highly collaborative and agile environment where your contributions are valued and impactful.
As a Software Engineer you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software that will be used by thousands of students, parents, and teachers worldwide – making a tangible difference in their daily lives.
- Champion software craftsmanship, clean code, and pair programming to inspire quality and best practices across the team. Your expertise will help us build robust and maintainable solutions.
- Cultivate strong relationships with your team. We encourage open communication, so you'll be generous with your thoughts and feedback, and equally open to receiving it.
- Grow, learn, and thrive in a team that is committed to your success. We invest in our people and provide the resources you need to excel.
- Mentor your colleagues and drive our architectural strategy by applying industry best practices and adhering to our Compass software engineering guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with Product Owners and Designers to deeply understand customer needs and shape products that truly solve their problems.
About You
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record and a passion for crafting exceptional software.
Here's what will make you a great fit for our team:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in object-oriented programming languages (e.g., C#, C++).
- 5+ years of real-world experience with modern frontend JavaScript, libraries, and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Vue, TypeScript).
- Comfortable designing and implementing database solutions with experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- A keen interest in developing a high-quality product that not only meets but exceeds company objectives, collaborating seamlessly with other talented developers.
- A genuine passion for software development and a proactive interest in staying up-to-date with new technologies and industry trends.
- Extensive experience troubleshooting complex software systems, coupled with the ability to identify when a problem is truly worth solving for both the customer and the business.
- A passion for mentoring junior colleagues and a genuine interest in helping them grow and develop as engineers.
- Pride and ownership over the software you build.
- Proven experience with modern product and engineering principles and practices. You understand agile methodologies and how to deliver value iteratively.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities. You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team environment.
Bonus Points for:
- Experience with React Native
- High-level Swift/Objective-C and Kotlin experience
What’s in it for you?
- We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
- A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days in our office in Hammersmith.
- Learning & Development opportunities - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
- 25 days Annual Leave + all statutory Public & Bank Holidays.
- 9.5% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future.
- 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.
It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us. Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Prior to commencing employment, we will require:
- Verification of unrestricted work rights in the UK (eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate).
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.
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