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

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sophia Learning is an innovative education platform that helps students save time and money by offering low-cost, self-paced online courses designed to transfer for college credit. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and supporting the mission-critical applications that power the Sophia learning platform, taking ownership of technical decisions and mentoring other engineers.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 solutionsMust be able to travel up to 10% of the timeMust be able to lift 25 lbsTypical office settingMobility within the office including movement from floor to floorTravel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this jobMust be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrantAccess information using a computerEffectively communicate, both up and down the management chainEffectively cope with stressful situationsStrong mental acuityRegular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this jobBachelor'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 strategyBenefitsWe offer a competitive salary.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.Company OverviewSophia is a social teaching and learning application that makes free, credible academic content available to anyone at any time. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://sophia.org.