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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Full Stack Engineer (SaaS Applications) - **Company:** Strategic Education, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $106,500.0 - $159,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Human-Computer Interaction, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Web Applications, Freeform SQL, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Reliability of Systems, Backend, Git, Build Management, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Front End Software Development, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00cf21bcdfb7a410 ## About the Role * Demonstrated proficiency across modern web application stacks, comfortable learning and shipping in whatever language a project requires * Experience designing and developing across all tiers of modern web applications * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and established design patterns * Experience working with relational databases, including writing complex SQL queries, with familiarity in NoSQL technologies * Knowledge of responsive web design principles and modern front-end frameworks * Experience with cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, as well as cloud-native architectures * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated build and deployment processes, and version control systems (e.g., Git) * Experience working in Agile development environments, utilizing tools such as Jira * Exposure to, or a demonstrated interest in, agentic engineering principles and maturing an agentic software development lifecycle, * Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of web applications * At least 5 years of hands-on full-stack development experience across modern web technologies * Minimum of 2 years of experience working with AWS or GCP infrastructure * Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices and building automated solutions, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline * Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional certifications) * Experience with AI/ML tools, APIs, or AI-assisted development workflows * Demonstrated involvement in system architecture, technical decision-making, or long-term platform strategy Other * Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time * Must be able to lift 25 lbs * Typical office setting * Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor * Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job * Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant * Access information using a computer * Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain * Effectively cope with stressful situations * Strong mental acuity * Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job * Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification ## Description As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and supporting the mission-critical applications that power the Sophia learning platform. You will take ownership of technical decisions, mentor other engineers, and collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders - your internal clients - to translate complex requirements into scalable, reliable solutions. You'll help us embrace and mature an agentic software development lifecycle - directing AI coding tools to build and ship efficiently - while staying personally accountable for the quality of what you deliver., * Design, develop, and deliver full-stack features across our web applications, spanning database, backend, and user interface layers * Take end-to-end ownership of the features and services you build - from technical direction through delivery, quality, and production health * Own technical direction by evaluating trade-offs, recommending solutions, and establishing scalable patterns and best practices * Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, business analysts, QA, and engineering partners - your internal clients - to shape requirements and deliver iterative releases * Practice and promote Agile development methodologies, including Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines * Participate in software releases, partner with QA on test plans, and assist with implementation planning * Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend long-term solutions * Provide level 3 production support for enterprise applications after release * Mentor and elevate other engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance * Participate in the continuous evolution of engineering standards, development workflows, and system reliability * Help embrace and mature our agentic software development lifecycle - applying AI coding agents and AI-assisted workflows to build efficiently, and bringing curiosity and enthusiasm for integrating AI-powered features into the platform ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Navigating the Future of Junior Developers in Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1280-navigating-the-future-of-junior-developers-in-tech) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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