Senior Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

Job Title 

Senior Software Engineer II (Hybrid)

Job Description

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.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

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.

The Senior Software Engineer II, Full Stack for AI/ML products works to harness the power of artificial intelligence to create transformative solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Integrate AI models and LLM such as those from Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS into scalable and robust applications.

• Convert Azure Functions code into portable, containerized services (Docker), refactoring code, externalizing config/secrets, writing build/run scripts, and deploying/debugging on AWS (ECS/EKS) through automated CI/CD.

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications that leverage AI technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to define, design, and ship new features.

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support AI functionalities.

• Implement front-end components using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure responsive design and user experience.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code by leveraging GitHub Copilot and LLMs to write while adhering to best practices in software development.

• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Stay up to date with emerging trends in AI, cloud services, and full-stack development to drive innovation within the team.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, ensuring high availability and performance of AI-enabled applications.

• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office

• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer (8+ years), with a strong portfolio of AI-enabled products (3+ year).

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).

• Hands-on experience containerizing and migrating serverless workloads (e.g., Azure Functions) to AWS using Docker and ECS/EKS, including configuration/secrets management and CI/CD-driven deployments.

• Expertise in back-end development using languages such as Python and Node.js.

• Experience with Microservices Architecture.

• Hands-on experience with cloud services and AI APIs such as those from Microsoft Azure, OpenAI, Google Cloud, and AWS.

• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Familiarity with AI tools and automation to boost code generation, debugging, and deployment.

• Experience with agile development and usage of tools like Jira, Confluence etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and data privacy regulations.

• Knowledge and experience with SSO integration

Location

Bangalore, KA, India

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area 

IT Development

Business Unit

00092 Kaplan Health

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.