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Full Stack Developer, IHP

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Instrumental in ensuring the product meets the current needs of customers while remaining compliant with minimal downtime. Development of new features on the front-end and back-end of our medical simulation system and contributing to the design and implementation of our next generation product.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

Lead the solution design and architecture for new features and enhancements, ensuring modular, scalable, and maintainable codebases.
Define best practices for full-stack development, API design, and system performance optimization.
Drive architectural improvements, identifying and addressing technical debt and inefficiencies.
Oversee cloud infrastructure strategies, ensuring resilient, high-availability deployment across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Guide and mentor engineers in design patterns, cloud architecture, and full-stack best practices.
Service and support internal customers which include IHP sales, product, customer service, operations, billing and accounts teams, providing customized reports, datasets, fixes and updated features where necessary, developing customized solutions, datasets, and features.
Work with teams to understand/document current medical simulation system and identify non-compliant and inefficient modules
Ensure minimal downtime and high system reliability through proactive monitoring and automated solutions.
Drive the development of new, accessible features on the front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Java, Ruby).
Architect and implement high-performance APIs, microservices, and serverless components to support scalable medical simulations.
Lead code and design reviews, ensuring quality, security and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning capabilities and real-time analytics into simulation platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree in computer science related field
6+ years experience in full-stack development to include the following levels of concurrent experience: 4 years of backend experience in any languages, preferably in node.js, java, ruby, 4 years of frontend experience in react or angular, 2 year experience working in cloud based hosted services (AWS, Azure, Google)
Ability to thoroughly understand all the i-Human Patient products from a technical, deployment and user perspective.
Strong experience in microservices architecture, API development, and cloud-native design.
Deep understanding of scalability, security, and performance optimization in distributed systems.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment and technical decisions.
Proven ability to balance long-term architecture goals with immediate business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related program

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!

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For full-time positions, Kaplan has two Salary Grades, this position is Salary Grade B: $64,000 - $202,600. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

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Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Systems Administration/Engineering

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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What You Should Know About Full Stack Developer, IHP, GHC

Join us at Kaplan as a Full Stack Developer in our IHP team! With over 80 years of experience, Kaplan is at the forefront of education and technology, blending these realms to enhance professional development. As a Full Stack Developer, your role is critical in shaping the future of our medical simulation system. You'll lead the design and architecture of innovative features, ensuring that our code is modular, scalable, and maintainable. In this remote position, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into our platforms. Your responsibilities will include optimizing API design, spearheading cloud infrastructure strategies across major platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and mentoring fellow engineers. A strong understanding of both front-end (React, Angular) and back-end (Node.js, Java, Ruby) technologies is essential as you strive to deliver seamless and efficient user experiences. You will also play a pivotal role in maintaining high system reliability and minimizing downtime, so a proactive approach to monitoring and automation will be key to your success. At Kaplan, we believe in fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, and we're eager to connect with those who want to make a positive impact. If you have a passion for education, technology, and improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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What are the responsibilities of a Full Stack Developer at Kaplan?

As a Full Stack Developer at Kaplan, your primary responsibilities include leading the design and architecture for new features, optimizing system performance, and overseeing the deployment strategies across cloud platforms. You'll also collaborate with teams to document current systems and address any technical inefficiencies, ensuring quality through code and design reviews.