edX

.NET Core / C# Subject Matter Expert (Remote)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-Learning, Educational TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Fully Remote
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Salary: $38/hr (anticipated in Colorado)

edX, part of 2U Inc., is seeking a .NET Core/C# Subject Matter Expert to join our Enterprise team for a curriculum development project. This role offers a temporary, full-time or part-time opportunity to contribute to edX's innovative skills-based training programs. You'll work remotely with a team of curriculum and QA engineers, instructional designers, and editorial partners to develop engaging and effective technical curriculum, ultimately driving positive learning outcomes for students. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating on complex projects and adapting quickly to changing requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Solid .NET Core and C# skills.
  • ASP.NET Core
  • MVC
  • REST web services and APIs
  • HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
  • Data structures and error handling in C#
  • SQL, relational modeling, and relational databases
  • Entity Framework
  • Agile and Pivotal Tracker
  • General familiarity with CI/CD tools
  • Microservice architectures
  • Test-Driven Development and testing with xUnit
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and writing skills
  • Ability to communicate complex topics clearly to beginners.

Responsibilities

  • Write technical curriculum that is instructive, engaging, and teachable.
  • Collaborate with curriculum and QA engineers, instructional designers, and editorial partners.
  • Develop curriculum resulting in expected learning outcomes for students.
  • Adapt quickly to a fast pace and changing requirements.
  • Drive for great quality while understanding when to ship iteratively based on feedback.
  • Teach a full-time cohort either remotely or on-site in Charlotte, NC (post Covid-19).

Bonus Skills

  • Angular 8, 9, or 10
  • Typescript 3 or 4
  • Experience writing technical curriculum or informational/learning content.
  • Experience working with a writer or instructional designer to develop instructional or technical content.
  • Experience teaching programming or other relevant technical topics.
  • Experience with online or asynchronous learning.
  • Collaborating remotely with a distributed team.
  • Working with an Agile/Scrum team.

Commitment

  • Duration: 7-8 month contract
  • Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) or Part-time (29 hours/week)
  • Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Location: Fully Remote (Daily standups with the team; at least 4 hours daily overlap with Central U.S. time zone)
  • On-site Option: Charlotte, NC (post Covid-19) – ability to teach a full-time cohort remotely or on-site.

Skills

.NET Core
C#
ASP.NET Core
MVC
REST web services and APIs
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Data structures
Error handling in C#
SQL
Relational modeling
Relational databases
Entity Framework
Agile
Pivotal Tracker
CI/CD tools
Microservice architectures
Test-Driven Development
xUnit
Communication
Problem-solving
Writing skills
Curriculum development
Instructional design

edX

Online AI and machine learning bootcamps

About edX

edX offers upskilling and reskilling solutions with a focus on Machine Learning and AI MicroBootCamp™ utilizing Python, grounded in cognitive science and featuring diverse learning features and real-world application opportunities.

Cambridge, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance, disability and 401(k)
Unlimited snacks and drinks
Generous paid leave policies including unlimited PTO
Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Coursera may dilute edX's market share.
Challenges in aligning courses with rapidly changing tech career demands.
Potential over-automation concerns from reliance on AI-driven insights.

Differentiation

EdX offers over 380 courses from 60 global universities and organizations.
Governed by MIT and Harvard, edX ensures high academic standards and credibility.
EdX's open-source platform fosters innovation in online and on-campus learning.

Upsides

Growing demand for micro-credentials aligns with edX's course offerings.
Partnerships with corporations like Verizon enhance workforce development opportunities.
5G technology expansion improves accessibility and quality of edX's online courses.

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