Job Application for Software Engineer at WorldStrides

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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 .NET Software Engineer with strong expertise in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem - including ASP.NET Web Forms, .NET Framework, and .NET Core to join our development team. You will contribute to building and maintaining applications that support educational travel experiences for students worldwide, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software across both legacy and modern .NET platforms.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in enhancing the digital experience for our customers - students, parents, and educators - by applying deep .NET expertise alongside Sitecore capabilities. You will have a direct impact on the company's mission to create life-changing learning opportunities through travel.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack .NET Development: Design, develop, and maintain web applications across both ASP.NET Web Forms and ASP.NET MVC/Core, leveraging C#, SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
Web Forms Maintenance & Modernization: Maintain and enhance existing ASP.NET Web Forms applications while supporting incremental migration efforts toward .NET Core and modern web patterns where applicable.
Sitecore CMS Development: Develop and maintain Sitecore-based solutions including template creation, rendering development, workflow configuration, and integration with .NET back-end services.
API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web services to support application integrations, data exchange, and third-party platform connectivity.
Database Development: Write and optimize T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models in SQL Server to support application functionality and reporting needs.
Cloud Integration: Contribute to Microsoft Azure-hosted solutions, supporting deployment, monitoring, and scalability of .NET applications.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work with Product Managers, Business Analysts, and UX/UI Designers to translate requirements into technical solutions. Participate in code reviews and support junior developers.
Agile Methodologies: Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.
Testing & Deployment: Ensure code quality through unit and integration testing and support CI/CD deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitLab.
Code Quality & Documentation: Write clean, maintainable code and maintain thorough technical documentation in accordance with team standards and version control best practices.
Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across .NET applications, Sitecore environments, and production systems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in .NET software development, with strong hands-on experience across both .NET Framework and .NET Core.
Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC/Web API, SQL Server, and Entity Framework.
Solid experience developing and maintaining ASP.NET Web Forms applications, including user controls, code-behind patterns, ViewState management, and page lifecycle.
Working knowledge of Sitecore CMS, including template and rendering development, content tree management, and integration with .NET applications.
Experience with T-SQL, including writing stored procedures, views, and complex queries in SQL Server.
Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, with familiarity in modern frameworks like React or Angular.
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services and cloud deployment models.
Experience with RESTful API and SOAP web service development and integration.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control using Git.
Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex, multi-tier .NET environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Sitecore XM Cloud or Sitecore Headless (JSS) is a plus.
Familiarity with modernizing or re-platforming legacy Web Forms applications to .NET Core or MVC.
Previous experience in the travel or educational services industries.
Knowledge of microservices architecture and API gateway patterns.
Experience with caching strategies and solutions such as Redis or SQL Server caching.
Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Understanding of application security best practices in a .NET environment.

Work Perks

Fun & driven environment.
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 & 25 PTO days to start – accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
Opportunities for paid and discounted travel.
Flexible work schedule providing on-site, remote, and virtual office opportunities.
Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
Fitness Center and café onsite at select locations.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental, Caregiver, and Disability leave.
Team Member Discount Program

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount WorldStrides is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

California Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000 USD

Maryland Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000 USD

New York Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000 USD

Massachusetts Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000 USD

WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.

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.

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