Software Developer - Team Lead
IXL Learning
CA$120,000 - CA$200,000 / year
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Description
IXL Learning, a global edtech leader with personalized learning products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead who has a passion for technology and education. You will be helping us build the tools needed to provide highly-demanded new integrations for IXL’s largest school districts.
At IXL Learning, we are dedicated to creating first-of-their-kind products that leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve seemingly intractable problems in education. Millions of users count on us to make learning as effective as can be, so we're looking for exceptional people who are committed to solving the real-world challenges faced by students and teachers around the world.
As a Software Developer Lead on our Integrations team, you will lead the engineering efforts to design and develop the tools and systems needed to simplify the setup of IXL for schools and districts. These integrations will help IXL work seamlessly with the technology ecosystems of all of our customers. This is an amazing opportunity for you to join a mission-driven high-growth company to manage a team of talented engineers and provide hands-on technical and project leadership. At IXL, we find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions, and we are eager to have you join our team.
This is a full-time position that requires you to be in our Toronto, Ontario, Canada, office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Lead engineering efforts, which includes planning projects, developing estimates, assigning work, and tracking status
- Drive the development process for your team, including designing, coding, documenting, testing, debugging, and tuning
- Collaborate and communicate clearly across multiple development teams
- Work cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA to maintain and surpass product usability and quality standards
- Provide excellent project management direction and motivation to the team
- Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Excellent programming skills in Java or other object-oriented language
- Postgres, SQL, Data Architecture a plus
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong analytical-reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Passion for improving education through technology
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000 CAD + benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
ABOUT IXL LEARNING
IXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
- 1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
- Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
- Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
- Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants and employees based on any legally protected category.
About this role
Leading a team of engineers at IXL Learning means owning the integrations that connect IXL's learning platform to school district technology ecosystems. You'll manage project planning, work assignment, and delivery while staying hands-on with design, coding, and debugging. The role requires you to balance technical depth with leadership—mentoring engineers, collaborating across product and QA teams, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-moving environment.
IXL is looking for someone with a Computer Science background and solid object-oriented programming skills, ideally in Java, with database architecture experience a plus. Beyond technical chops, you'll need strong communication and organizational abilities to guide a team and navigate cross-functional dependencies. A genuine interest in education technology is expected; this isn't just another software job, but a chance to build tools that directly affect how millions of students learn.
The position is based in Toronto and requires in-office presence. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $200,000 CAD plus benefits, depending on experience and qualifications.
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