Senior Software Engineer (Python / Django)

About the job

If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. 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 wellbeing of individuals is 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 Project

This engineering team specializes in implementing open-source software, with a focus on Open edX. Open edX serves as a learning management system, content management platform, course authoring tool, and more. Our team's goal is to implement the latest features from Open edX and develop reusable X Blocks for WGU's internal use. We are seeking highly skilled engineers interested in advancing innovation in online education.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrate both leadership and performance principles in alignment with our company mission.
• Engage respectfully to create an environment inclusive for diverse individuals and perspectives.
• Adaptability to turn obstacles into opportunities, embracing unforeseen circumstances or changing priorities.

Experience : Technical Qualifications

Expertise

Location : This role is currently remote within México; the position will shift to a hybrid model once our Guadalajara office opens.

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