Entry Level Software Engineer

Kaplan Early Learning Company is seeking to hire an Entry Level Software Engineer in Lewisville, NC, for the IT Department

For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.

Don't come to work; come to play! Family-oriented and mission-driven, Kaplan is proud that our work champions play every day, and we are looking for team members who take learning and play as seriously as we do. Accountability, equity, advocacy, and integrity are the heart of what we do at Kaplan, and together we can improve the outcomes of all children. To learn more about our culture and to join our team, visit us at https://www.kaplanco.com/about/

Kaplan Early Learning Company is looking for a motivated and results-driven Entry Level Software Engineer in Lewisville, NC, and to complete projects focusing on Early Childhood Games and Support Systems. The focus will be on developing and deploying software products running on Android and Windows platforms but will also participate in emerging technology projects on the operational side of the business.

This versatile Entry Level Software Engineer will participate in developing leading-edge software solutions from collaborating on conceptualization and design, to completing development, testing, validation and release. The candidate should possess broad exposure to various technologies and software platforms, and an appetite for learning new things.

Additionally, the candidate will work on improving existing systems to be more performant, scalable and stable.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Software solutions to the users stories/requirements

Apply new technologies to help move the company's product offering forward

Manage the installation and configuration of software solutions

Keep abreast of new technologies, as well as confirm to best practice

Participate in program team meetings and communicate software development status

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similarly related degree

GPA of 3.0 or higher in major studies

Experience working in an Agile Methodology Framework

Familiarity / Proficient with IDEs, development tools, various languages

Knowledge of or work with Depth Sensing Camera, Computer Vision, and/or Graphics Rendering

Experience with Unity a Plus

Up to 3 years experience in general software engineering, coding/testing and deployment into a production environment.

Problem Solving - Strong analytical Skills with the ability to troubleshoot

Attention to Detail: Commitment to thoroughly test to ensure solutions are robust and reliable

Candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Voya Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Verizon & AT&T Discount
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave supplemental program
• Child Care Discounts
• YMCA Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• LifeMart Discount Shopping Website
• Kaplan Store Discounts
• Matching 401(k) Plan

Kaplan Early Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace differences, welcome diversity and value a culture of respect.