Course Merchant

www.coursemerchant.com

2 Jobs

3 Employees

About the Company

We are delighted to announce that D2L has acquired Connected Shopping Ltd., maker of Course Merchant. Learn more: https://www.d2l.com/brightspace/course-merchant/

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Company Name: Course Merchant
Job Title: Senior Software Developer – Backend
Job Description: Job Title: Senior Software Developer – Backend Role Summary: Architect, develop, and maintain a high‑performance, large‑scale data platform that supports ETL, data warehousing, and real‑time analytics for enterprise learning solutions. Expectations: Deliver scalable, reliable data pipelines; optimize queries for sub‑second performance; collaborate cross‑functionally on product design and technical strategy; provide technical leadership and mentorship within the Backend team. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement data ingest, transformation, and storage architectures (data lakes, marts, warehouses). - Model data schemas and develop query optimization strategies to support fast analytical workloads. - Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes, ensuring data integrity and auditability. - Integrate and extend big data technologies (Spark, Redshift, or equivalent) to meet performance targets. - Work closely with product and data science teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Perform code reviews, promote coding standards, and drive continuous improvement of development practices. Required Skills: - Strong object‑oriented design and coding proficiency in C++, C#, or Java. - Deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, relational & NoSQL databases, and distributed systems. - Expertise in data modeling, query optimization, and analytical database tuning. - Practical experience with data lakes, data marts, data warehouses, or lakehouse architectures. - Proficiency in ETL/ELT concepts, tools, and best practices. - Excellent communication skills for technical discussion and collaboration. - (Optional) Experience with Spark, Amazon Redshift, or other large‑scale analytics platforms; familiarity with AI tools. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are a plus.

Company Name: Course Merchant
Job Title: Solutions Engineer, Higher Education (US based applicants)
Job Description: **Job title**: Solutions Engineer, Higher Education **Role Summary** Provide technical expertise and sales support for D2L Brightspace to higher‑education prospects and clients. Lead product demonstrations, conduct needs analyses, create value‑based presentations, and collaborate with internal SMEs to secure sales opportunities while offering feedback to product teams. **Expectations** - 3+ years as a Brightspace administrator or instructor, with extensive platform usage. - Experience in a higher‑education or ed‑tech environment is advantageous. - Comfortable presenting complex educational technology concepts to diverse audiences (executives, faculty, L&D professionals). - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work independently, meet multiple objectives, and adapt to a dynamic environment. - Willingness to travel 25‑50 % and work variable North American hours (PST–EST). **Key Responsibilities** 1. Achieve hands‑on mastery of the Brightspace platform; test, troubleshoot, and validate solutions. 2. Support the sales cycle by understanding client requirements and positioning D2L products and services. 3. Prepare and deliver tailored product demos for a wide range of stakeholders under tight timelines. 4. Build persuasive, value‑oriented presentations in partnership with the sales team. 5. Conduct needs‑analysis sessions to assess infrastructure, customization needs, and integration possibilities. 6. Provide actionable feedback to product management on use cases and market trends. 7. Develop technical documentation and supporting materials for prospects. 8. Coordinate internal subject‑matter experts for sales engagements. 9. Attend sales meetings, conferences, and client visits (25‑50 % travel). 10. Draft proposal responses, identify product mix, address gaps, and align with competitive landscape. **Required Skills** - Deep knowledge of Brightspace (administration, instructional design, learning analytics). - Familiarity with other LMSs and educational platforms and their integration points. - Strong presentation and facilitation skills (virtual and in‑person). - Excellent written communication, proposal writing, and documentation skills. - Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and creative solution design. - Self‑motivation, ability to work remotely, and manage time across time zones. - Flexibility for travel and variable working hours. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - LMS administration or instructional technology certifications preferred (e.g., Brightspace Certified Administrator).