[Remote] Sr. Full Stack Engineer (SaaS Applications)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic Education, Inc is an innovative education platform focused on making higher education more accessible. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will design, build, and support mission-critical applications for the Sophia learning platform, while mentoring other engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and deliver full-stack features across Ruby and JavaScript applications, spanning database, backend, and user interface layersOwn technical direction by evaluating trade-offs, recommending solutions, and establishing scalable patterns and best practicesCollaborate cross-functionally with product managers, business analysts, QA, and engineering partners to shape requirements and deliver iterative releasesPractice and promote Agile development methodologies, including Test‑Driven Development (TDD), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelinesParticipate in software releases, partner with QA on test plans, and assist with implementation planningTroubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend long-term solutionsProvide level 3 production support for enterprise applications after releaseMentor and elevate other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidanceParticipate in the continuous evolution of engineering standards, development workflows, and system reliabilityExplore and apply AI capabilities, showing curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI-powered features and AI-assisted development workflows into the platformSkillsDemonstrated proficiency in Ruby and JavaScriptExperience designing and developing across all tiers of modern web applicationsStrong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and established design patternsExperience working with relational databases, including writing complex SQL queries, with familiarity in NoSQL technologiesKnowledge of responsive web design principles and modern front-end frameworksExperience with cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native architecturesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, automated build and deployment processes, and version control systems (e.g., Git)Experience working in Agile development environments, utilizing tools such as JiraExposure to, or a demonstrated interest in, emerging Agentic Engineering principlesMinimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of web applicationsAt least 5 years of hands-on experience with Ruby and JavaScriptMinimum of 2 years of experience working with AWS or GCP infrastructureExperience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and building automated solutionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related disciplineRelevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional certifications)Experience with AI/ML tools, APIs, or AI-assisted development workflowsDemonstrated involvement in system architecture, technical decision-making, or long-term platform strategyBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability plansWell-being incentivesParental leavePaid time offCertain paid holidaysTax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)401(k) retirement benefitEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition assistanceEntertainment and retail discountsNon-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicableCompany OverviewStrategic Education Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to enabling economic mobility with education. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.strategiceducation.com/home/default.aspx.Company H1B SponsorshipStrategic Education, Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 15 in 2025, 15 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 10 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.