Senior Software Engineer-Full Stack

Western Governors University•Salt Lake, UT

19h

About The Position

WGU is seeking a Senior FullStack Software Engineer who is passionate about building a better future through expanding access to higher education. This role involves the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software for operating systems and applications. The engineer will be responsible for communicating project information to clients, project managers, and other design personnel, maintaining good working relationships, writing and maintaining complete documentation, supporting team members to meet goals and deadlines, and keeping management informed of project status and significant problems. WGU is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.

Requirements

Strong foundation in software development, system design, and scalable architecture.
Experience building full-stack applications (frontend, backend, and APIs).
Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, and JavaScript.
Experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular (or similar frameworks).
Strong understanding of API design and system integration (e.g., RESTful services).
Ability to work across multiple languages and frameworks, selecting the right tools for the problem.
Understanding of cloud-native development principles.
Ability to design for scalability, performance, and reliability.
Strong understanding of SDLC and modern development practices.
Experience with observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing).
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and improve team performance.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage risk and dependencies.
Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and adapt quickly to new challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
6+ years of experience building and delivering full-stack applications.
Experience developing web applications and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, JavaScript).
Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular or similar).
Experience working with service-based or modular architectures.
Experience contributing to or leading system design decisions.
Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.

Nice To Haves

Experience working across multiple programming languages and frameworks in a full-stack environment.
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Node.js.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices.
Experience with observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace, CloudWatch).
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead.
Experience with API design and system integration.
Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, JIRA, VS Code, and IntelliJ.

Responsibilities

Acts as a technical leader in software engineering, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications.
Designs, builds, and maintains scalable solutions across frontend, backend, and APIs.
Owns the quality, performance, and reliability of systems within their domain.
Collaborates with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Works across multiple technologies and services, selecting the right tools and frameworks for each use case.
Leads design discussions and code reviews, promoting best practices and maintainable solutions.
Mentors engineers and contributes to overall team effectiveness.
Identifies risks, dependencies, and technical challenges, and drives solutions proactively.
Builds and integrates API-first services and web applications.
Improves system performance, scalability, and user experience across the stack.
Leads troubleshooting and resolution of production issues.
Balances speed and quality using pragmatic engineering practices.
Translates business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
Drives continuous improvement in technical debt, tooling, and engineering practices.
Adapts to new technologies, frameworks, and business priorities as needed.