Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Tempe, AZ (Remote – AZ candidates only )

Employment Type : W2 Contract (Contract-to-Hire)

Visa : USC / GC only

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale digital platforms that support a growing portfolio of learning solutions. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in Agile environments, enjoys mentoring others, and is passionate about building secure, scalable, and high-quality software.

Although the role is remote, candidates must be located in Arizona .

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Delivery

Architect, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance software solutions

Break down complex requirements into actionable engineering tasks

Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Write automated tests and ensure quality through CI / CD best practices

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues

Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to prioritize features and enhancements

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction

Mentor junior engineers and promote best coding practices

Conduct code reviews and advocate for engineering excellence

Architecture & Collaboration

Design and maintain system architectures involving APIs, cloud services, and databases

Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders

Create and maintain technical documentation, including system designs and runbooks

Developer Experience & Engineering Process

Improve development workflows, tooling, and deployment processes

Maintain and optimize CI / CD pipelines

Identify automation opportunities and reduce system complexity through refactoring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 5+ years of experience ,

OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong experience with :

JavaScript frameworks : Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Nest.js

Node.js backend development

SQL databases

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of full-stack product development experience

Experience with Python

Strong understanding of software architecture, performance optimization, and design patterns

Experience deploying and managing cloud-based services

Prior experience mentoring junior developers

Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication skills

Working Environment

Primarily remote (Arizona-based candidates only)

Extended screen time and computer usage required

Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Clear, professional written and verbal communication required

RequirementsRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 5+ years of experience ,

OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong experience with :

JavaScript frameworks : Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Nest.js

Node.js backend development

SQL databases

Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of full-stack product development experience

Experience with Python

Strong understanding of software architecture, performance optimization, and design patterns

Experience deploying and managing cloud-based services

Prior experience mentoring junior developers

Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication skills