Senior Software Engineer - Javascript / React

At Western Governors University, our ambition is to be the world's most student-centric university; everything we do begins and ends with our students, our alumni, and their families.

The success and well-being of individuals are at our core.

It's why we exist.

It's why we are committed to changing higher education.

This is what it looks like to create pathways of opportunity for everyone : one by one.

Our innovative approach and passionate team drive us to deliver exceptional solutions in education.

With a commitment to excellence and a culture of collaboration, we strive to be leaders in education technology.About the Team and ProjectThis engineering team is focused on open-source software, particularly the Open edX software.

Open edX is a learning management system, content management system, course authoring tool, and more that provides a platform to over 55 million learners across the world.

Our team aims to improve the performance and accessibility of this platform and its peripheral functions.

We are looking for highly skilled engineers who are willing to contribute advanced innovation to online education.Core ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate both leadership and performance principles in alignment with our company mission.Engage respectfully to create an environment inclusive of diverse individuals and perspectives.Adaptability to turn obstacles into opportunities, embracing unforeseen circumstances or changing priorities.Technical QualificationsExperience7+ years of professional experience in React, including building enterprise-grade applications.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).

Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications.Experience with modern infrastructure technologies, including AWS, Docker, and containerization.Expertise in authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 and SAML, and experience in server-to-server integrations.Strong relational database experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks.Experience with Django / Python is a plus.ExpertiseProficiency in Git / GitHub, npm, pipenv, and related development tools.Experience integrating third-party platforms and building custom API endpoints.Familiarity with open-source platforms like Open edX.Basic QualificationsStrong communication skills and enthusiasm for engaging with a global community through pull requests, events, forum participation, and working groups.Produces clear, easy-to-follow documentation - in pull request descriptions, GitHub issues, official documentation, etc.Effectively solves business problems with minimal oversight, from technical discovery to community consensus to development to merging - and ultimately, community adoption.Understands and makes well-reasoned design decisions, considering tradeoffs and priorities.

Considers community needs and solicits community input as part of the decision-making process.Can reflect on community interactions and adjust behavior in order to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.Provides mentorship within the team and community.LOCATION : GUADALAJARASeniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Higher Education

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