About the Role
Title: Software Developer (Remote)
Job Category: IT
Requisition Number: SOFTW001461
Full-Time
Remote
Locations: USA
Job Details
Description
Title: Software Developer 1
Department: IT
Type: Full Time
Reporting to: Senior Manager Engineering
Compensation: $100K – $115K USD
Location: Candidates based in the US only
Who We Are:
World Education Services (WES) is a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students. For 50 years, WES has set the standard for international academic credential evaluation, supporting millions of people as they seek to achieve their academic and professional goals. Through decades of experience as a leader in global education, WES has developed a wide range of tools to pursue social impact at scale. From evaluating academic credentials to shaping policy, designing programs, and providing philanthropic funding, we partner with a diverse set of organizations, leaders, and networks to uplift individuals and drive systems change. Together with its partners, WES enables people to learn, work, and thrive in new places. For more information about WES, please visit our website at www.WES.org.
About the Opportunity:
The Software Developer is an entry level Full Stack Developer. This position has involvement across the full software development lifecycle and requires a solid understanding of front-end and back-end development concepts. The Software Developer will support the development of scalable, secure, and user-friendly applications. The role works in a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and product team members to develop and maintain innovative digital solutions that help fulfill WES’s mission while reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering within the IT Department.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of front-end applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, ASP.net Core, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Support the development of back-end services and APIs using technologies such as .NET, C#.
- Build responsive and accessible user interfaces optimized for performance and usability.
- Participate in team meetings, sprint planning, and requirements gathering.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in both front-end and back-end code.
- Learn and apply secure coding practices to help ensure application integrity.
- Collaborate with team members on code reviews and technical discussions.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Other duties as
Your Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent training/bootcamp experience).
- Up to 2 years of experience (including internships, co-ops, or academic projects) in full-stack development.
- Familiarity with front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern framework/library (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
- Exposure to back-end technologies such as .NET, Node.js, or Python.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and how front-end and back-end interact.
- Basic knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and SQL-query skills.
- Experience using version control tools like Git (even in school or personal projects).
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desired:
- Familiarity with cloud platforms especially Azure.
- Familiarity with Nodes.js.
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, AKS) through coursework or self-learning.
- Understanding of unit testing concepts and frameworks.
- Interest in user experience (UX) and accessibility design.
- Passion for continuous learning and staying current with technology trends.