Staff Software Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and reliability

Contribute high-quality, production-grade code across frontend, backend, and APIs

Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including microservices, cloud-native development, and CI/CD

Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and engineering rigor

Conduct in-depth code reviews, providing actionable and constructive feedback

Influence engineering culture by promoting collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

Lead by example in driving accountability, technical excellence, and innovation

Hands-on experience integrating LLMs, generative AI, and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock)

Experience applying AI across SDLC: code generation, testing, documentation, and workflow automation

Understanding of ML concepts and AI adoption strategies across engineering teams

Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across teams

Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders

High adaptability in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Commitment to ethical engineering practices and responsible AI use

Strong full-stack development experience with:

Backend: C#, .NET, Python

Frontend: React (or modern SPA frameworks)

Data: SQL Server, database design, data modeling

Deep experience with Web APIs and microservices architectures

Hands-on experience with cloud-native development and distributed systems

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Certifications in Cloud (Azure/AWS) or AI/ML

Experience building enterprise-scale AI platforms or internal developer tooling

Exposure to platform engineering, developer productivity, or internal frameworks

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Job: Engineering

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Virtual Learning