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Senior Software Engineer II ReactJS

Location
, MA, United States

Posted on
Nov 29, 2021

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What We’re Looking For:
We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead React development on the homepage and catalog for edx.org. In this hands-on development position, you will be charged with increasing the engagement of our learners, working on elements of search, personalization, and overall course discovery. Working closely with Product, UX, and Marketing teams, you will leverage both industry research and insights from our own A/B testing to identify feature areas that can help learners engage with course content as effectively as possible. Your work will open the door for more than
30 million learners,
connecting them to the courses that will move their careers forward and change their lives.
The Discovery Team’s work directly impacts our users, enabling them to find courses that are relevant to their needs. Dedicated to the success of the whole team, you will join a team of four engineers that value experimentation, pair programming, and a collaborative work environment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:
Design, develop, and deploy software solutions in ReactJS
Work with the engineering and product teams to refine project specs
Effectively communicate and share your knowledge with team members through mentoring, code reviews, pair programming, and presentations
Proactively communicate status and roadblocks
Diagnose and fix bugs
Things That Should Be In Your Background:
5 years of full stack development experience
Extensive experience with JavaScript, 1 year working in ReactJS (or another modern JS framework)
Development of and usage of REST APIs
Willingness and desire to learn
Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role:
Expertise in React
Experience with Python/Django
Enthusiasm for Agile/Scrum processes
Experience with A/B testing
Basic understanding of UX design
Background with website accessibility and performance
About edX
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. (Nasdaq: TWOU). Together with the majority of the world's top-ranked universities and industry-leading companies, we bring our community of over 40 million learners world-class education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers, from free courses to full degrees. And we're not stopping there — we're relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential, without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at edX.org.
About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U is comprised of 3 lines of business: Graduate Degree Programs, Short Course, and Boot Camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities and enterprise organizations transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help our partners fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and lifelong learners.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.
Benefits & Culture
Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms.
2U offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
In Colorado, the anticipated base salary for this role is $135,000.00 with potential bonus and equity eligibility. Note: The final compensation for this position may consider factors including the geographic location where the work is performed (candidate’s assigned office) and prior work experience of the candidate.
To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits and pay.

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