Sr. Full Stack Engineer

Strayer Education, Inc.

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our mission is to make higher education more accessible by delivering flexible, high-quality learning experiences that support students at every stage of their educational journey. 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. You will take ownership of technical decisions, mentor other engineers, and collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable, reliable solutions.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency in Ruby and JavaScript
Experience designing and developing across all tiers of modern web applications
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and established design patterns
Experience working with relational databases, including writing complex SQL queries, with familiarity in NoSQL technologies
Knowledge of responsive web design principles and modern front-end frameworks
Experience 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 architectures
Experience 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 Jira
Exposure to, or a demonstrated interest in, emerging Agentic Engineering principles
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of web applications
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Ruby and JavaScript
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with AWS or GCP infrastructure
Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and building automated solutions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional certifications)
Experience with AI/ML tools, APIs, or AI-assisted development workflows
Demonstrated involvement in system architecture, technical decision-making, or long-term platform strategy

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver full-stack features across Ruby and JavaScript applications, spanning database, backend, and user interface layers
Own technical direction by evaluating trade-offs, recommending solutions, and establishing scalable patterns and best practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, business analysts, QA, and engineering partners to shape requirements and deliver iterative releases
Practice and promote Agile development methodologies, including Test‑Driven Development (TDD), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Participate in software releases, partner with QA on test plans, and assist with implementation planning
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend long-term solutions
Provide level 3 production support for enterprise applications after release
Mentor and elevate other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance
Participate in the continuous evolution of engineering standards, development workflows, and system reliability
Explore and apply AI capabilities, showing curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI-powered features and AI-assisted development workflows into the platform