Developer - Full-Stack (AI)

Strategic Education, Inc. (SEI) is a leading education services company focused on expanding access to high‑quality, flexible learning opportunities that support economic mobility. Through innovative institutions and learning platforms, SEI helps learners advance their education and careers at every stage of life.

The Developer – Full-Stack (AI) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable conversational AI solutions across web and mobile platforms. This role spans front-end chatbot applications—including web and React Native mobile clients—backend services, and administrative consoles that enable AI systems and subject matter experts to create, manage, and optimize engaging conversational experiences.

The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack engineering expertise, hands-on experience with React Native, modern web frameworks, and Node.js, and familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools such as Dialogflow CX for building enterprise-grade conversational interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement chatbot solutions for web and React Native mobile platforms
• Build and maintain conversational interfaces using Dialogflow CX and/or similar NLP platforms
• Develop and consume scalable backend services and RESTful APIs to support chatbot functionality
• Design and manage database schemas, tables, and stored procedures
• Integrate chatbots with enterprise systems, third‑party APIs, and cloud services (GCP)
• Create reporting dashboards and analytics tools to monitor chatbot performance and user engagement
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of chatbot platforms across web and mobile
• Participate in architecture decisions, evaluate technical trade‑offs, and provide accurate development estimates
• Manage application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure
• Maintain and enhance existing chatbot platforms and integrations
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Developers, Testers, AI/ML Engineers, UX/UI Designers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skills:

Frontend & Mobile Technologies

• React.js
• React Native
• JavaScript/TypeScript

Backend Technologies

• Node.js

Cloud & AI Platforms

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Cloud Run and Cloud Functions

DevOps & Tooling

• Docker containerization
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines

Databases & Architecture

• Relational databases (MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle)
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization (OAuth, JWT, SSO)
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Work Experience

• 1–3 years of experience as a Full‑Stack Developer
• 2+ years of experience using React and Node.js
• 2+ years of experience developing mobile applications using React Native or similar frameworks
• 2+ years of experience working with cloud platforms (preferably GCP)
• Hands‑on experience with Dialogflow CX or similar conversational AI platforms is a strong plus
• Strong experience designing and consuming APIs
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, or Oracle

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience

Certifications (Preferred)

• Google Cloud Certification
• Dialogflow CX Certification

Other:

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%). 
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving asp