Senior 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.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack .NET Software Engineer to join our development team and contribute to building cutting-edge applications that support educational travel experiences for students worldwide. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of our web-based applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the digital experience for our customers, students, parents, and educators by leveraging the latest .NET technologies and front-end frameworks. You will have a direct impact on the company’s mission to create life-changing learning opportunities through travel.

Responsibilities:

• Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain web applications using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, and front-end technologies like Angular/React.
• Cloud Integration: Implement 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, ensuring seamless integration with external systems and services.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and UX/UI Designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews.
• Agile Methodologies: Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
• Testing & Deployment: Ensure the quality of code through unit testing, integration testing, and support automated deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab.
• Code Quality & Documentation: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and follow best practices for version control.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide support for production environments as needed. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ 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.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, Angular, React, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployment models.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including automated builds, CI/CD, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Previous experience in the travel or educational services industries. (Preferred)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and caching solutions like Redis. (Preferred)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. (Preferred)
• Strong understanding of performance tuning and application security best practices. (Preferred)

Work Perks

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous