Tech careers offer an abundance of opportunities and advancement for professionals at all stages of their careers, especially those at Adtalem Global Education.
We’re here to help you decide if Adtalem is right for you in terms of our Software and Data Engineering opportunities, as well as giving you some insight into our roles with some practical career advice you can take away, too.
About Adtalem Global Education
We are a national leader in post-secondary education.
At Adtalem, we care deeply about the success of our students and our colleagues. As you learn more about our Software Engineer roles, you will see that they’re an integral part of our organization. We understand the appeal that seeking rewarding careers offers, and at Adtalem, we’re proud to offer exactly that.
Our teams are committed to serving students and communities outside of the classroom as well—we support employee volunteerism and an organization-wide commitment to philanthropy. These are just a few examples of our mission and values, things that make us stand out as an employer.
When exploring potential employers, it’s important to identify opportunities that align with your personal values and where your software engineering skills can make a meaningful impact. If our values and mission haven’t quite convinced you yet, our growth and development opportunities might.
Our Opportunities for Growth and Development
Adtalem recognizes the importance of career planning, believing that supporting our employees' growth is just as important as serving our students and communities. We’ve laid the foundation for career development programs to help with continuous professional development, skills refinement, and exploration of career paths.
Our top tip when applying to Information Technology roles is to reference the specific job duties and keywords and ensure your technical skills, tools, and outcomes are reflected on your resume.
Below are some useful skills to demonstrate when applying for these roles:
- Programming language proficiency
- Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn, adapt, and stay on top of ever-changing tech trends
- Knowledge of different system design principles and experience with testing and debugging
- Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Trello, and Slack
- Be able to speak about the projects you’ve worked on and their impacts
FAQs
What does a software engineer do?
Software engineering roles and responsibilities can vary depending on the industry you work in and what your organization specializes in.
At Adtalem, for example, our Software Engineer roles have some of the following day-to-day responsibilities:
- Scaling infrastructure to manage systems
- Contributing to building automation tools to help with planning
- Working cross-departmentally on issues as they arise
- Operationalizing the support of newly developed software with our technical service partners
- Building deployment capabilities associated with CI/CD and DevOps standards
What qualifications do you need to be a software engineer?
This will vary based on the seniority of the position you are applying for.
Some of our roles, for instance, may require you to have a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, while other roles may require a Bachelor of Science.
A Career with a Difference: Software Engineer Roles at Adtalem
If you are seeking a meaningful career where you can make a direct impact on education and your wider community, then a career as a Software Engineer at Adtalem is the way forward.
With our opportunities for growth and development and our supportive culture, we offer the chance to join an organization that genuinely cares about you and your journey.
Browse our available positions today or read more about life at Adtalem.
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