Staff Software Engineer at Stukent

Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, React, Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab, C#, Azure, Amazon Web Services, ADA Compliance

Industry

education

Description

Description Department: Engineering Supervisor: Director of Engineering Location: Remote. Preference given to candidates in Idaho, Utah, Kentucky, and Texas About Stukent At Stukent, our mission is simple but powerful: Help educators help students help the world. We are a fast-growing Edtech company poised to transform the classroom. We build first-in-the-world Simternships™ and cutting-edge digital courseware that give students the real-world skills they need to launch their careers. We're a partner to thousands of educators worldwide in both higher education and high school. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on education, you’ve found the right place. The Role At Stukent, our Engineering team builds the engines of educational innovation. Our Staff Software Engineers are driven by our mission to help educators and students succeed through seamless, high-performance technology. They are visionary problem-solvers who bridge the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on execution. As a member of the Platform Team, the Staff Software Engineer focuses on large-scale platform efforts and plays a critical role in shaping our technical architecture. In this role, you act as a "force multiplier," solving complex, cross-domain dependencies and driving consistency across development teams. By building shared libraries, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and prioritizing modern, sustainable patterns over legacy architecture, you enable engineers across Stukent to move faster and more reliably. The ideal candidate is humble, curious, and a proactive technical steward. You lead by example, champion engineering excellence, and introduce best practices that keep our organization at the forefront of technology. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, embrace continuous learning, and deliver high-impact results, all while helping build a world-class platform. Typical Job Duties Deliver end-to-end features and platform capabilities by translating requirements into functional, high-quality code. Design and implement solutions for complex, cross-domain challenges, ensuring seamless and reliable system integration.. Multiply engineering impact by developing shared libraries, frameworks, and internal tools used across teams. Drive long-term technical health by identifying and prioritizing the retirement of legacy architecture in favor of modern, sustainable patterns. Establish engineering standards by creating documentation and architectural blueprints that guide development. . Promote continuous improvement by introducing modern methodologies and industry best practices that keep the organization at the forefront of technology. Provision and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost-efficiency and performance. Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code modules that enable teams to provision their own resources while adhering to organizational guardrails. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 5-8+ years of professional software development experience with a proven track record of cross-team technical leadership. Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js Proficiency in GraphQL Proficiency in React web application frameworks Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Hands-on experience provisioning and optimizing cloud infrastructure via infrastructure-as-code, such as Terraform or CloudFormation Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff and lead technical discussions that result in high-quality architectural outcomes. Proven expertise in architecting and optimizing high-performance CI/CD pipelines as code across multiple teams using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab to increase organizational delivery velocity. Exceptional ability to navigate high-ambiguity technical challenges and provide clear, actionable solutions. Experience with C# is preferred Experience in EdTech industry is preferred Cloud Certification(s) in Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services is preferred Experience developing ADA compliant user experiences is preferred Compensation, Benefits, & Perks: Stukent is committed to providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being of our team members. Benefits Package: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays A strong commitment to professional development and career growth opportunities A positive, collaborative, and mission-driven team culture Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Stukent, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is critical to our success and mission, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Responsibilities

Staff Software Engineers deliver end-to-end features and platform capabilities by translating requirements into high-quality code, focusing on large-scale platform efforts and shaping technical architecture. They multiply engineering impact by developing shared libraries and driving the retirement of legacy architecture in favor of modern, sustainable patterns.