Senior Software Engineer

At Skillsoft, we propel organizations and people to grow together through transformative learning experiences. We believe every team member has the potential to be AMAZING. Join us in our quest to transform learning and help individuals unleash their edge.

OVERVIEW:

To succeed in this challenging journey, we have set up multiple co-located teams across the globe (Hyderabad, US, Europe), embracing the scaled agile framework, a Micro Services approach combined with the DevOps model. We have passionate engineers working full time on this new platform in Hyderabad and it’s only the beginning. You will get a chance to work with brilliant people and some of the best development and design teams, in addition to working with cutting edge technologies such as React, Java/Node JS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS.

In this role, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of AI solutions, leveraging your technical expertise. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of AI technologies and experience in designing and implementing cutting-edge AI models and systems

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• ​Cutting-edge technology: Skillsoft is a technology-driven company that is constantly exploring new technologies to enhance the learning experience for their customers. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and help drive innovation.
• Agile environment: Skillsoft follows agile methodologies, which means that you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Career growth: Skillsoft is committed to helping their employees grow their careers. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and mentorship.
• Impactful work: Skillsoft's mission is to empower people through learning, and as a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to achieving this mission. You will have the opportunity to work on products and features that have a significant impact on the learning and development of individuals and organizations worldwide.
• Overall, the Principal Software Engineer role at Skillsoft offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about technology, learning, and making a difference in the world.

​SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• ​ Minimum 6+ years of software engineering development experience developing cloud-based enterprise solutions
• Experience working with deep learning and machine learning algorithms, use of popular AI/ML frameworks, Generative AI, RAG, Langchain and LLM technologies, AI Agents and frameworks, prompt engineering and similarity algorithms
• Strong understanding of NLP techniques and frameworks such as BERT, GPT, or Transformer models
• Experience working with large data sets and writing efficient code capable of processing large data streams at speed
• Proficient in programming languages (Java, JavaScript, python)
• Proficient in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, React, Redux, Angular, Express.js)
• Proficient with frameworks (Spring Boot, Stream processing)
• Strong knowledge working with REST API, Web services and SAML integrations
• Proficient in working with databases preferably Postgres
• Experienced working on DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, AWS)
• Experience with code versioning tools, preferably Git (Github, Gitlab, etc) and the feature branch workflow
• Working Experience on Kafka, RabbitMq (messaging queue systems)
• Sound knowledge on design principles and design patterns
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills and understanding of various data structures and algorithms.
• Must know how to code applications on Unix/Linux based systems.
• Experience with build automation tools like Maven, Gradle, NPM, WebPack, Grunt.
• Sound troubleshooting skills to address code bugs, performance issues and environment issues that may arise.
• Good understanding of the common security concerns of high volume publicly exposed systems
• Experience in working with Agile/Scrum environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complexities and how components connect and relate to each other

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. WE EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AND EACH OTHER AS:

• ONE TEAM
• OPEN AND RESPECTFUL
• CURIOUS
• READY
• TRUE

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft is partner to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform, which offers measurable impact across the entire employee lifecycle. Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. 
If this opportunity intrigues you, we would love for you to apply!

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Skillsoft is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer: It is the policy of Skillsoft (US) Corporation to provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (mental or physical), protected veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by law.