Job Description

Lead Software Developer

Bangalore, India

The Opportunity:

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive. Our mission is to empower educators and institutions with meaningful innovation that’s simple and intelligent, inspiring student success and institutional growth.

The Power of Together is built on having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of our hiring practices and who we are as a company.

For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

This position leads the technical implementation of our Reach CRM solution. This solution goes beyond the traditional CRM to help institutions with admissions, student success, retention, alumni, advancement and more, so our institutions can respond dynamically to each student’s unique experiences and needs at every stage of their lifecycle.

The Lead Software Developer is accountable for the successful delivery of our Reach CRM’s web application portal based on customer’s organizational process. This includes ensuring the overall technical solution and architecture is aligned and based on the enterprise architecture. The Lead Software Developer works with internal project teams and customers to ensure project deliverables are completed on time. The candidate must be proactive, self-starting, professional and strive for consistent high-quality results.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing or customizing web portals based on the customer requirement
• Acting as a technical software solution expert and coach, knowing tools, technologies and trends
• Architecting the file import framework custom solutions to bring the data from external systems
• Microsoft D365 CRM customization to include server-side code, creating custom workflow, and plug-ins
• Automating business processes with workflows and Power Automate
• Communicating information clearly, accurately and timely to project team members and customers
• Identifying, recognizing, and escalating risks and issues
• Performing assigned project tasks with minimal supervision
• Preparing design and technical documentation
• Training customer staff on the technical solution
• Identifying technical process improvement opportunities and serving as an internal change management champion
• Fostering an environment of teamwork both internally and externally

The Candidate:

Required skills/qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or relevant work experience
• At least 8 years of experience developing with C# ASP.NET MVC Web Applications, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, OData
• Proficiency with Microsoft .NET 3.5+ development using C#
• Very good understanding of OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) and design patterns
• Leading a team of technical consultants on setting up best practices, improving individual and team’s productivity and ensuring team has a positive learning curve
• Works with the Technical/Solution architect and Practice Manager(s) to spearhead the design/solution of technical requirements, especially when complex requirements arrive
• Experience with source control management systems and continuous integration/deployment environments
• Demonstrated ability to work in team-based environments and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during remote and/or onsite engagements
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly to explain Anthology products and services to customers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Preferred skills/qualifications:

• Software development experience implementing complex software packages and/or CRM implementations
• Master's degree
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and/or other CRM systems
• Higher Education industry experience

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.