Senior Software Engineer JavaScript/TypeScript React

Western Governors University; Guadalajara; On-site; USD 3,255 - 5,426; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance its engineering team focused on open-source software. This role involves leading initiatives to improve the Open edX platform, fostering a collaborative environment, and engaging with a global community. You will be at the forefront of developing scalable applications while mentoring team members and contributing to a culture of inclusivity. If you are passionate about technology and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the online learning space.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications.
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and performance principles aligned with company mission.
• Engage respectfully to create an inclusive environment for diverse perspectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Git/GitHub

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Django

npm

pipenv

Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - WIS @ Western Governors University

About the Team and Project

This engineering team is focused on open-source software, particularly the Open edX software. Open edX is a learning management system, content management system, course authoring tool, and more that provides a platform to over 55 million learners worldwide. Our team aims to improve the performance and accessibility of this platform and its peripheral functions. We are looking for highly skilled engineers who are willing to contribute advanced innovation to online education.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate both leadership and performance principles in alignment with our company mission.
• Engage respectfully to create an environment inclusive for diverse individuals and perspectives.
• Adaptability to turn obstacles into opportunities, embracing unforeseen circumstances or changing priorities.

Technical Qualifications Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications.
• Experience with modern infrastructure technologies, including AWS, Docker, and containerization.
• Expertise in authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 and SAML, and experience in server-to-server integrations.
• Strong relational database experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Django/Python is a plus.

Expertise

• Proficiency in Git/GitHub, npm, pipenv, and related development tools.
• Experience integrating third-party platforms and building custom API endpoints.
• Familiarity with open-source platforms like Open edX.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for engaging with a global community through pull requests, events, forum participation, and working groups.
• Produces clear, easy-to-follow documentation - in pull request descriptions, GitHub issues, official documentation, etc.
• Effectively solves business problems with minimal oversight, from technical discovery to community consensus to development to merging - and ultimately, community adoption.
• Understands and makes well-reasoned design decisions, considering tradeoffs and priorities. Considers community needs and solicits community input as part of the decision-making process.
• Reflect on community interactions and adjust behavior to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Provides mentorship within the team and community.

LOCATION: GUADALAJARA

As an equal opportunity employer, we recognize our strength lies in our people and commit to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive, regardless of race, age, gender orientation, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering, Education, and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media