RedShelf prides itself on having a fun and competitive environment. Our team is passionate, entrepreneurial-minded, and always goes the extra mile to get the job done right. We offer the excitement and opportunity of a young, fast-growing, start-up with an extensive client base and a proven track record of success.

About the Job:

As a Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for writing clean, maintainable code to launch the next generation eReader for RedShelf. You will assist the team by adding eBook functionality, integrating with university learning software, and building analytics. You will be responsible for: 

• Participating in all aspects of delivery, including planning, design, code review, process improvement, and code delivery
• Proactively updating stakeholders and maintaining open communication
• Performing other duties as assigned by management 

What are We Looking for?

First and foremost, we are looking for someone who is passionate about development and making an impact in the higher education market. Candidates should have at least 3 - 5 years of experience in development, preferably with Agile and/or Scrum development method experience. Previous work with Python and experience in the education/publishing industry is preferred, but not required. 

Written and verbal communication skills will be essential to this position, specifically regarding effective communication with stakeholders, including senior leadership. You should be comfortable developing and leading projects and assignments independently with little to no direction. We are looking for an individual who is capable of balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and showcasing the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of a scrappy startup business. 

What’s the Tech Stack?

Ideally, you should have experience with these technologies or some equivalent. However, we are willing to train the right candidate if you are passionate about the position and our goals.

• Python, JavaScript
• Django, Celery, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, Redis, PostgreSQL
• AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Salt
• Nose, QUnit, PhantomJS

Why RedShelf?

Since inception, RedShelf has undergone tremendous growth, providing the learning community with the cutting-edge technology to transform education for future generations. The company’s goal is to give students access to course materials with much more functionality and at a much lower price than physical books. To do that, we partner with more than 600+ educational bookstores and publishers, offering students content at a 60 percent discount compared to the paper versions of the books.

Besides our competitive compensation package that includes company stock options, we offer an engaging office culture with frequent on and offsite events including video game tournaments, intramural sports teams, happy hours, volunteer work, and more.

EEO Statement:

RedShelf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, individuals with a disability, veterans, and others who would enrich the diversity of RedShelf are encouraged to apply.