Job Description

Job Description

The new West Point Press is looking to add a talented and agile Software Developer to our growing team that builds innovative digital learning products. The position could be based out of our satellite NYC office, West Point (NY), or remote.

The Press’ predecessor - Rowan Technology, an NYC-based digital publisher and interactive technology company - recently expanded their operations to include full-scale academic publishing. As such, with tens-of-thousands of existing users - across many universities and the general public - the reach of Rowan’s digital publishing is extensive and well-regarded, and this audience is actively expanding.

This role would lead the software development efforts of this new organization, focusing on the growing digital publishing operations inherited from Rowan. This includes the maintenance and improvement of: (1) a proprietary, cross-platform ebook distribution and reading app, (2) a complex ebook building app, and (3) an admin and ecommerce backend to support the former.

As such, primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of cloud-based applications; feature development and system improvement; refactoring; error monitoring and bug fixes; code review; system architecture development/improvements; security updates/improvements; and system scaling for additional users. Secondary responsibilities include support for front end development.

Because this role oversees development for a substantial technology stack for a large and growing audience, the position is ideal for someone who wants both agency (in their work) and impact (for a large audience). The developer will join a small, interdisciplinary team experienced in design, software development, publishing, cartography, and marketing.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of professional experience working with cloud-based web applications. Management or leadership experience is preferable. Remote candidates will be considered, though candidates local to our offices (New York, NY)are preferred. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US (Citizens or Green Card holders), as we cannot sponsor visas.

www.westpointpress.com
www.rowan.nyc

Minimum requirements:

• BS/BA in Computer Science preferred. Coding bootcamp, or equivalent, will also be considered when coupled with work experience.

Desired qualities:

• Rigorous attention to detail with an ability to move from big-picture to details with ease and composure.
• Understanding of nth order consequences of development decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of third party libraries and software that can be integrated reliably and efficiently.
• Ability to liaise with a network of peers for best practices, ideation, and problem-solving.
• Strong oral and written communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-directed and results-oriented, demonstrating initiative and follow-through and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Proficiency is required in the following **** technologies:

• AWS Services
• Typescript
• React
• Rails
• Angular
• Docker
• Node

Proficiency is a plus in a following:

• gRPC
• GraphQL
• Kotlin
• PostgresQL
• Java