WorldStrides is hiring: Senior Software Engineer in Hartford

US - East Coast Region; US - Northeastern Region Company Introduction WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world – and themselves – in new ways. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Full Stack .NET Software Engineer to join our development team and contribute to building cutting-edge applications that support educational travel experiences for students worldwide. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of our web-based applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the digital experience for our customers, students, parents, and educators by leveraging the latest .NET technologies and front-end frameworks. You will have a direct impact on the company’s mission to create life-changing learning opportunities through travel. Responsibilities Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain web applications using .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, and front-end technologies like Angular/React. Cloud Integration: Implement cloud-based solutions using Microsoft Azure to support scalability, security, and performance. API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support mobile and web applications, ensuring seamless integration with external systems and services. Collaboration & Leadership: Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and UX/UI Designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications. Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews. Agile Methodologies: Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Testing & Deployment: Ensure the quality of code through unit testing, integration testing, and support automated deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab. Code Quality & Documentation: Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and follow best practices for version control. Troubleshooting & Support: Investigate and resolve complex technical issues and provide support for production environments as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 7+ years of experience in full-stack software development with a focus on the .NET Framework and .NET Core. Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, SQL Server, and Entity Framework. Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure cloud services and deployment models. Experience with RESTful API development and integration. Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including automated builds, CI/CD, and version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex technical challenges. Previous experience in the travel or educational services industries. (Preferred) Familiarity with microservices architecture. (Preferred) Knowledge of NoSQL databases and caching solutions like Redis. (Preferred) Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. (Preferred) Strong understanding of performance tuning and application security best practices. (Preferred) Salary Range Maryland: $135,000 - $150,000 USD New York: $135,000 - $150,000 USD Massachusetts: $135,000 - $150,000 USD Benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, FSA healthcare, FSA dependent care, HAS with employer contribution, and generous 401k match. 10 paid floating corporate holidays, 1 paid volunteer day, and 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually or $1,000 towards professional certification annually. Opportunities for paid and discounted travel. Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities. Encouraged participation in Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council. Fitness Center and cafe onsite at select locations. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave. Team Member Discount Program Equal Opportunity & Compliance As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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. WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1 or F-1 visas. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in WorldStrides’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr