Software Engineer, Core Web Application Team

Who we are

We founded Timely to build the tool we wish we'd had when we were in schools -- hoping to save hundreds of hours of wasted time while helping schools develop better schedules that enable their academic, budget and staffing priorities. Our solution addresses the needs of school-based employees who toil away building schedules and central office employees who need visibility into them.

The school schedule reflects values and priorities. With 75 to 90% of a district budget dedicated to personnel, there are few questions more paramount than how your staff and students spend their time every day, what positions you need, how many teachers you will hire, and how students will interact with them. Strategic resource allocation across schools, proper access to core courses and electives, and dedicated support to sub-groups begins with the development of a school schedule.

Timely is your home for secondary scheduling featuring AI optimization and support from a team of former educators who know and have lived scheduling. Not only does Timely save time and headache, it unlocks resources so district and charter leaders can build a schedule that aligns with their vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the development of key Timely app enhancements and features across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring high-quality code and design.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and School Success teams to evaluate solutions, define well-scoped stories, and prioritize impactful work.

• Participate actively in standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and demos. Identify dependencies, blockers, and opportunities for process improvements.

• Enhance app performance, address technical debt, and prioritize security and maintainability.

• Contribute to improving development processes and cross-team communication.

• Engage with customers and internal teams to understand user needs and test potential solutions.

• Troubleshoot customer issues and provide timely resolutions to ensure a seamless scheduling experience. Some limited on-call responsibilities may apply.

About you

• 2+ years of experience in full-stack development, preferably using React (frontend) and Python (backend). Experience with MongoDB is a plus.

• Experience implementing unit and integration tests for complex web applications; familiarity with TDD (Test-Driven Development) is a plus.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments.

• Commitment to continuous improvement: seeking out and welcoming pairing, task delegation, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.

• Experience with agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins); familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest or Pytest.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, taking ownership of projects and adapting to evolving priorities.

• Experience in accessibility, security, and privacy best practices is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Work with an exceptional team tackling meaningful challenges in education.

• Be part of a growing, financially healthy company with a proven product.

• Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, unlimited PTO, and professional development opportunities including free access to online learning programs