Sr. Full Stack Engineer

College Board • Remote - Virginia, VA

2d • $154,000 - $166,000 • Remote

About The Position

College Board is seeking a Sr. Full Stack Engineer for a full-time, remote position. This role is part of the Technology team, specifically within the Core Assessment Platform group. The engineer will be responsible for building and evolving shared platform capabilities that support assessment-related systems used by institutions at scale. The work involves designing, implementing, and improving systems that balance experimentation with reliability at scale, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and influencing architecture and technical direction. The position offers the opportunity to grow as a builder and contribute to mission-critical systems with significant public impact.

Requirements

• 7+ years of production level software development experience managing the entire lifecycle of features, including design, development, documentation, and deployment, with a focus on clear and accurate interfaces and integrations.
• Proficiency in reviewing and improving code structure and architecture for testability, maintainability, and scalability, with hands-on experience in modern coding frameworks (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js), and AWS Serverless technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with team members to identify and resolve issues, and partnering with Product Owners to prioritize backlog.
• Proven ability to pitch new ideas and implement improved systems and processes, delivering excellent results.
• Effective communicator and team lead, able to provide actionable feedback, mentor team members, and participate in interviews to evaluate engineering talent.
• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year to our NYC or Reston, VA office.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal.
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transformative software solutions using modern technologies, building component-driven, scalable, secure, and cost-effective systems that elevate our product ecosystem and accelerate innovation.
• Champion engineering excellence by collaborating closely with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to ensure our systems and services meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
• Translate new product capabilities into actionable engineering work, breaking down complex ideas into clear, testable, functional components.
• Drive best-in-class delivery by applying Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps practices to create solutions that are robust, maintainable, and built for continuous improvement.
• Lead and contribute to Agile ceremonies, from sprint planning to daily stand-ups, to help your team align, deliver, and continuously improve.
• Elevate team performance by participating in (and sometimes leading) peer reviews that strengthen code quality, architecture, and engineering rigor.
• Support production excellence by helping diagnose and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Uphold and evolve engineering standards, ensuring compliance with security and development best practices.
• Embrace CI/CD culture, continuously refining pipelines and delivery workflows to ship high-quality code with speed and confidence.
• Invest in your own growth by continually expanding your skills to thrive in a collaborative, poly-skilled Agile environment.
• Deeply understand customer needs and business processes, ensuring every solution delivers tangible value and aligns with real-world workflows.
• Collaborate with architects, lead engineers, and data partners to evaluate new features, estimate complexity, and shape sprint plans.
• Contribute to a culture of thoughtful design and technical excellence by conducting and participating in peer design and code reviews.

Benefits

• Meaningful career
• Supportive team
• Comprehensive package designed to help you thrive
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed