Senior Software Engineer

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

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

Visa: USC / GC only

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
.

• 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

• Lead architectural discussions and influence technical direction
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best coding practices
• Conduct code reviews and advocate for engineering excellence

• 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

• Improve development workflows, tooling, and deployment processes
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Identify automation opportunities and reduce system complexity through refactoring

• 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

• 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

• 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