Senior Software Developer

About Us  

Respondus is a leading SaaS company specializing in online exam integrity solutions for education and training markets. Our applications integrate with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle, helping institutions deliver secure online assessments. 

Thousands of universities, K-12 districts, testing centers, and assessment providers rely on Respondus to support hundreds of millions of assessments annually. Respondus is a profitable, 20+ year-old company with a highly recurring revenue base, no debt, and no outside investors. 

We are currently reviewing applicants residing in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.  

About the Position  

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our fully remote team. You’ll work alongside a small team of thoughtful, highly skilled engineers building SaaS products that help ensure exam integrity for tens of millions of students and educators worldwide. 

This is a broad, hands-on software engineering role where you'll contribute across our entire technology stack. You'll build features spanning backend services, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and web interfaces, collaborating closely with our Principal Software Engineer and fellow developers to deliver reliable, high-quality software. Our platform operates at a significant scale and sits at the intersection of performance, security, and trust, so the work is both technically challenging and highly impactful. 

We’re a team that jumps in wherever needed—no task is too big or too small. If you take pride in building reliable systems, care about the details, and want your work to directly support fair and secure learning environments, you’ll fit right in. 

We keep things collaborative and low-ego. Titles don’t carry much weight here—ideas and execution do. We hold a high bar for quality and accountability, and we support each other in reaching it. 

What You’ll Bring  

• 7+ years of experience building and shipping production-quality software  
• Strong backend development experience, with the ability to design scalable, secure services and APIs  
• Solid front-end skills and a focus on creating clean, intuitive user experiences  
• Comfortable working in established codebases while seeing opportunities for the next generation of systems  
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, and building systems that are reliable, observable, and scalable  
• An understanding of security best practices and designing systems where trust, integrity, and data protection are of critical importance  
• Comfort working across the stack and moving between different parts of a system as needed  
• Experience with relational databases and thoughtful data modeling  
• Experience using AI tools as aids during design, development, review and maintenance of complex systems  
• Familiarity with Linux-based environments and modern development workflows  
• A strong foundation in computer science and software design principles  
• A track record of owning meaningful pieces of software—from initial design through deployment and iteration  
• The ability to thrive in a small, agile team and balance multiple priorities  

Nice to Have  

• Experience building or operating high-scale SaaS platforms  
• Deeper experience designing and scaling systems in AWS  
• Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks and tooling  
• Experience with video, monitoring, or real-time systems  
• Mobile development experience  
• Experience working on remote or distributed teams  
• Cloud certifications (AWS or similar) 

What We Value  

• Ownership: You take responsibility and follow through  
• High standards: You care deeply about quality, performance, and security  
• Curiosity: You’re always learning and improving your craft  
• Pragmatism: You know when to aim for perfection and when to ship  
• Integrity: You understand the importance of building systems people can trust  
• Teamwork: You communicate clearly and support those around you  
• We’re proud of the role our platform plays in supporting fair and secure assessments—and we’re looking for someone who wants to help build technology that truly matters.  

Additional Information  

• This is a full-time, fully remote position available to candidates residing in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, or Wisconsin.  
• Candidates should have a dedicated home office or workspace free from distractions and the flexibility to participate in meetings across multiple U.S. time zones.  

Compensation & Benefits  

Respondus offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid health insurance, paid vacation, and a matching 401(k).  

As an equal opportunity employer, Respondus is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non- job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws.  

Please note that Respondus is unable to sponsor employment visas now or in the future.  

How to Apply  

Please email a cover letter  and resume (Word or PDF) to  View email address on click.appcast.io . We place high importance on the cover letter as part of our evaluation process.  

No phone calls or agencies, please.