Senior Full Stack Engineer Contract

Position: Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract)  

Mode: Contract - long term 

Location: Remote

Tech Stack Grid:

• NO Awareness of technology (0)
• LITTLE Awareness - read/heard of technology (1)
• EXPOSURE to technology in environment (2)
• SOME development in technology (3)
• Very COMFORTABLE developing in technology  (4)
• EXPERTISE in technology i.e. could teach a class (5)

AWS - Dynamo, Level - 2
 
AWS - Lambda, Level - 2 
 
AWS - S3, Level - 2
 
AWS - SNS/SQS, Level - 2
 
JavaScript (ES6), Level - 3, 4
 
node.js Development, Level - 3

React.js, Level - Level 2, 3

Automated E2E browser testing, Level-1, 2 

Austomated API integration testing, Level - 1, 2

 
 
About the role

In this role, you’ll develop the next generation of assessments using leading technologies. You’ll work with innovative agile teams using the full stack to solve remote testing security problems.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Collaborate on software projects with product design and technical teams
• Develop, test, release, and maintain back-end services, front-end applications, and infrastructure
• Work as a technical contributor on an Agile team

Qualifications:

• BA/BS required (major in an analytical field desired)
• A minimum of 7 years’ work related experience
• Advanced experience working with Node.js in an AWS environment. Intermediate experience with React, and relational databases like PostgreSQL, or noSQL (such asDynamoDB)
• Experienced implementing serverless applications on AWS
• Experience in hands-on development of software applications in a highly scaled environment
• Experience working on Agile engineering teams

Preferred Skills and attributes:

• Ability to perform in multiple roles on a team, including testing and production support as well as development
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Experience using libraries and frameworks where it makes sense, while still understanding how each line in your codebase works
• Willingness to work on QA and develop test automation scripts and participate in code reviews
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Ethos of continuous improvement and interest in learning new things
• Strong ability to understand and internalize the big picture and broader implications
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skill with the ability to work with a diverse set of colleagues, across functions, from different organizations, disciplines, etc.
• Self-starter, ability to set priorities, work independently and attain goals
• AWS Certified (Associate or higher)

About the College Board

We are a mission-focused, not-for-profit membership organization that believes in promoting innovation, equity, and excellence for generations of students. Our members include more than 6,000 of the world’s leading colleges, schools, and other educational organizations. We have over 1,600 employees in offices across the continental U.S. and Puerto Rico.

We are advocates for children and parents; we empower teachers and educators, and we are a strong presence in thousands of schools and communities across the country through programs and services - the SAT, Advanced Placement (AP®) and Pre-AP are just a few. Our work falls broadly into four categories: College Readiness, College Connection & Success, Student Opportunities, and Advocacy.

Named by Fast Company as one of the most innovative education companies, the College Board is a mission-focused organization. This job requires a strong focus on improving educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students, in the context of a competitive business environment.

Mission

Our mission is to clear a path for all students to own their future.

Selected candidates will be employed as a contingent worker of nextSource which is College Board’s Managed Staffing Solutions Provider unless role is listed as “direct hire”. nextSource is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. nextSource is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us at +1 .