Senior Software Engineer (React)

Western Governors University; Región Centro; A distancia; MXN 60,000 - 80,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A progressive educational institution is seeking a Lead Engineer in Mexico to drive the development of innovative online education solutions. The role requires extensive experience in React/TypeScript and leadership capabilities. You will work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a mission-driven team focused on enhancing learning platforms.

Formación

• 7+ years of professional experience in React/TypeScript, including building enterprise-grade applications.
• Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications.
• Strong relational database experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate leadership and performance principles in alignment with the company mission.
• Engage to create an inclusive environment respecting diverse perspectives.
• Adaptability to turn obstacles into opportunities.

Conocimientos

React/TypeScript

JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks

AWS

Docker

OAuth 2.0

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Git/GitHub

English Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Descripción del empleo

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

About the Company

At Western Governors University, our ambition is to be the world’s most student-centric university; everything we do begins and ends with our students, our alumni, and their families. The success and wellbeing of individuals is at our core. It’s why we exist. It’s why we are committed to changing higher education. This is what it looks like to create pathways of opportunity for everyone: one by one. Our innovative approach and passionate team drive us to deliver exceptional solutions in education. With a commitment to excellence and a culture of collaboration, we strive to be leaders in education technology.

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 which provides a platform to over 55 million learners across the world. Our team aims to improve the performance and accessibility to 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

• 7+ years of professional experience in React/ TypeScript, including building enterprise-grade applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Extensive front-end development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript libraries or frameworks for building dynamic and responsive web interfaces.
• Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications and micro-frontends.
• 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, forums 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 need and solicits community input as part of the decision-making process.
• Can reflect on community interactions and adjust behavior to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Provides mentorship within team and community.
• Must be able to speak English and maintain a conversation.

Location

This role is currently remote within Mexico; the position will shift to a hybrid model once our Guadalajara office opens.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements, and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

On-Call Schedule

This role includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule shared among team members to ensure support coverage outside regular hours. Rotation may be required depending on team needs. We value the “you build it, you own it” principle — on-call participation reflects our commitment to ownership, accountability, and reliability.

Learn more about our WGU Mexico Team by clicking here.

Note: This description may be updated to reflect current needs.