Senior Software Engineer Sundance Institute Collab

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Software Engineer Sundance Institute Collab - Careers At Sundance Institute

POSITION OVERVIEW

This Senior Software Engineer, Sundance Institute Collab is responsible for full-stack software development across all aspects of the Sundance Institute Collab Platform and website. The Senior Software Engineer is also responsible for leading and fostering the day-to-day software development efforts for the Sundance Institute Collab Platform.

Working under the Director of Digital Engineering, the Senior Software Engineer will participate in all facets of software and system development life-cycle across the Sundance Institute Collab Platform technology stack, including development of new solutions, refinement and maintenance on existing systems as well as development on cross-platform integrations and scripts. The Senior Software Engineer will also be responsible for developing and maintaining key architecture, as well as ensuring that the Sundance Institute Collab Platform follows cybersecurity best practices.

This temporary position works 30 hours per week from Wednesday, September 3, 2025 through Friday, August 28, 2026. This position may work remotely from within any of our operating states. Extended hours, including evenings and weekends will be required at key points to meet deadlines and respond to on-call needs as assigned. Occasional travel to other Institute offices and events may also be required.

Top priorities include but are not limited to?
• Leading all aspects of the platform development process, including the design and maintenance of platform architectures, with a focus on supporting a diverse range of user focus (K12, higher ed, corporate).
• Designing and improving development standards and processes.
• Defining and enforcing compliance standards/processes for the Sundance Institute Collab Platform to ensure that it adheres to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards.
• Writing and maintaining code across the full Sundance Institute Collab Platform technology stack, including features for course creation, assessment, progress tracking, and user management with granular permissions.
• Identifying and resolving errors and vulnerabilities in existing code.
• Proposing and implementing solutions across multiple tech stacks that utilize different languages and frameworks.
• Continually looking for opportunities to improve the platform, including cleaning up tech debt as it's discovered.
• Participating in code reviews to maintain quality and consistency across codebases.
• Conducting unit testing to ensure individual methods function in a wide array of scenarios.
• System testing to ensure software quality and adherence to cyber security best practices.
• Creating and maintaining documentation for software components and systems.
• Thoroughly commenting code with clear and detailed explanations of the inputs/outputs and function for documentation.
• Providing support with security and compliance audits of the Sundance Institute Collab Platform and its underlying resources.
• Training colleagues on in-house and third party solutions.
• Providing dedicated support in the event of severity 1 and severity 2 issues that occur within the Sundance Institute Collab Platform.
• Participating in project scoping and technical planning discussions.
• Working with other engineers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Performing end-to-end QA in User Acceptance Testing of the Sundance Institute Collab Platform.
• Continuously learning new technologies, tools, and development methodologies to inform improvements.
• Researching innovations and new technology for web design and developing plans for implementation as needed.

You have the following direct or transferable skill sets:
• 6 years of experience writing software for frontend and backend systems in a corporate setting.
• Solid experience designing systems end-to-end from high-level architecture to code.
• Experience with full stack development within high-volume systems.
• Programming proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Javascript, Python, PHP).
• Proficiency working with adaptive bitrate video streaming platforms, backends and processes.
• Proficiency working with popular frameworks like ReactJS.
• Proficiency working with runtimes like NodeJS and content management systems like Wordpress.
• Proficiency working with popular database solutions like MongoDb and MySQL.
• Proficiency working with popular cloud services like AWS EC2, RDS, SES, S3, Lambda, Cloudfront, API Gateway, CloudWatch.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills required to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong initiative and ability to self-manage workload.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

You will be successful in this role if you...
• Design dependable and streamlined architecture.
• Familiarize yourself with new technologies and innovate on our current practices.
• Immerse yourself in unfamiliar areas of technology to accomplish your goals.
• Take ownership of assigned systems or modules and independently drive development and improvements.
• Remain adaptable and flexible, jumping in to support the team on various projects.
• Prioritize innovation to identify efficiencies and embrace new ways to complete tasks.
• Grow relationships through collaboration and occasional mentorship.

In addition to a weekly pay of $2,307.69 to $2,692.31*, this position is eligible for benefits & perks, highlights include:
• Paid sick leave and Institute holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Sundance Film Festival passes and benefits (varies each year)

*Location will be taken into consideration when making the final offer.

**Applications open 08/19/2025 and will be accepted for one week.