Sr. Software Engineer

Penn Foster Education Group; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop innovative educational platforms. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your expertise in C#, .NET, and React to build scalable applications that enhance learning experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams, implement DevOps practices, and mentor junior developers while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming online learning and empowering learners to achieve their goals through accessible education.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending

Generous paid time off

401K with company match

Free access to online programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of full-stack development and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using C#, .NET, and React.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

Skills

C#

.NET

React

Azure Cloud

DevOps

GitHub

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Penn Foster Group, you will be a key player in designing, developing, and maintaining our next-generation educational platforms. This full-stack role involves working with a range of technologies in a Microsoft environment, including Azure Cloud, C#, .NET, and React. You will implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and manage source code with GitHub. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that enhances the learning experience for thousands of users. This position is fully remote.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain web applications using C#, .NET, and React.

• Utilize Azure Cloud services, including web apps, function apps, and SQL server databases.

• Implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and manage source code with GitHub.

• Collaborate with the product team, platform team, and other software teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

• Participate in code reviews and quality assurance processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the full stack.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process.

• Mentor and guide junior developers.

• Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of applications.

• Manage tasks and workflows using Jira.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in large enterprise environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in C#, .NET, and React.

• Experience with Azure Cloud services and resources.

• Strong understanding of full-stack development and best practices.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Jira.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

• Leadership qualities and ability to shape the direction of the team.

About Us: At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create an accelerated path to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that enable learners to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We strive toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Penn Foster Group by intentionally building teams that are diverse – in identities, lived experiences, and ideas to create a culture where people feel connected to each other and have a sense of belonging. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion because it is the foundation that enables us to achieve what we set out to do as an organization – from maximizing the number of learners who can reach their goals while giving them the kinds of experiences we want them to have, to becoming the type of company we want to work in.

What We Offer: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.