WGU is seeking to implement the latest features from Open edX and develop reusable X Blocks for WGU's internal use to advance innovation in online education.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience in Python and Django, including building enterprise-grade applications.
- Front-end development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript libraries or frameworks (React preferred) for building dynamic and responsive web interfaces
- Proven leadership in developing and scaling full-stack applications.
- Experience with modern infrastructure technologies, including AWS, Docker, and containerization.
- Expertise in authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 and SAML, and experience in server-to-server integrations.
- Strong relational database experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as PY test.
Responsibilities
- implementing open-source software, with a focus on Open edX.
- implement the latest features from Open edX
- develop reusable X Blocks for WGU’s internal use.
- building enterprise-grade applications.
- building dynamic and responsive web interfaces
- developing and scaling full-stack applications.
- integrating third-party platforms and building custom API endpoints.
Other
- Demonstrate both leadership and performance principles in alignment with our company mission.
- Engage respectfully to create an environment inclusive for diverse individuals and perspectives.
- Adaptability to turn obstacles into opportunities, embracing unforeseen circumstances or changing priorities.
- Need to be able to speak English and maintain a conversation.
- This role includes participation in a rotating on-call schedule shared among team members to ensure support coverage outside regular hours.
