Senior Full Stack Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Full Stack Engineer (React/TypeScript/AWS): Design, develop, and maintain user-facing features and back-end services for internal single-page web applications with an accent on scalable, reliable serverless and container-based cloud architecture. Focus on performance optimization, automated testing with Playwright, and infrastructure as code using AWS CDK while delivering through CI/CD and Agile practices.

Location: Remote - USA

Salary: $153,000 - $166,000

Company

College Board builds technology that supports its core education programs for millions of students.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain user-facing features and back-end services using React, TypeScript, and AWS.
• Build and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) with AWS CDK.
• Optimize application performance and implement automated testing using Playwright.
• Deliver fault-tolerant, performant serverless and cloud-based solutions with CI/CD and DevOps best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to junior developers and drive adoption of best practices through code reviews.
• Support Agile, team-centered development and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Requirements

• 7+ years of full stack development experience building, testing, and managing web-based applications.
• 3+ years of recent, hands-on experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
• Experience with AWS cloud ecosystem and serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, SNS, SQS, S3, Step Functions, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, DynamoDB).
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel 3–5 times per year to College Board offices or for business purposes.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote role with an option for hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) for candidates near CB offices.
• Occasional in-person travel required for business purposes.
• Emphasis on work/life balance, flexibility, and quality.
• Paired or mob programming and a close-knit team approach.
• Agile scrum delivery with a DevOps model.

Hiring process

• Resume/application review begins immediately and continues until filled (minimum 5 business days).
• Recruiter screen, hiring manager interview, live coding performance exercise, panel interview, leadership conversation, and reference checks.