Software Engineer

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways.

Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Full Stack .NET Software Engineer with some exposure to Sitecore XM Cloud to join our development team and help build applications that support educational travel experiences for students worldwide. You will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of both front-end and back-end components of our web-based applications, working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software.

In this role, you will play a meaningful part in enhancing the digital experience for our customers - students, parents, and educators - by applying your .NET skills and growing your Sitecore XM Cloud capabilities. You will have a direct impact on the company's mission to create life-changing learning opportunities through travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Stack Development: Develop and maintain web applications using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, and front-end technologies like Angular or React.
• Sitecore XM Cloud: Support development and maintenance of Sitecore XM Cloud solutions including component development and headless delivery, with guidance from senior engineers.
• Cloud Integration: Contribute to cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure to support scalability, security, and performance.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support mobile and web applications and ensure integration with external systems and services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, and senior engineers to translate business requirements into technical implementations.
• Agile Methodologies: Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Testing & Deployment: Write unit and integration tests and support automated deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps or GitLab.
• Code Quality & Documentation: Write clean, maintainable code, follow best practices for version control, and contribute to technical documentation.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Assist in investigating and resolving technical issues across development and production environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in full-stack software development with a focus on the .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
• Some exposure to or working knowledge of Sitecore XM Cloud or similar headless CMS platforms.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD practices, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Solid problem-solving skills and a willingness to tackle complex technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on Sitecore XM Cloud project experience or Sitecore certification is a plus.
• Previous experience in the travel or educational services industries.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture or composable DXP concepts.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and caching solutions like Redis.
• Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Interest in performance tuning and application security best practices.

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