Company Description Online Learning Classroom is a learning app created by Canadian teachers to help children build core skills in math, reading, and writing through short, structured lessons. Each lesson is aligned with the Canadian curriculum and designed to fit into about 15 minutes of focused learning a day. The platform uses placement checks, bite-sized lessons, quizzes, and mini-games to keep learners engaged while tracking real progress. Coins, badges, and rewards make learning feel like a game, and parents receive clear weekly progress reports. The team is driven by the goal of helping every learner thrive in a system better suited to how they learn today.
Role Description The Software Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Mississauga, ON. The Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and web application features that power the Online Learning Classroom platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing new functionality, improving performance and scalability, integrating with databases and APIs, and ensuring code quality through reviews and automated testing. The role also involves collaborating with product, design, and education teams to translate learning requirements into technical solutions, debugging and resolving production issues, and contributing to continuous improvement of the development workflow and architecture.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Computer Science and Software Development, including algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), with experience in at least one modern language such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and server-side frameworks.
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
- Experience working in collaborative environments, using agile or iterative development practices.
- Comfort with debugging, performance optimization, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with educational technology, learning platforms, or curriculum-based applications is an asset.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
