Software Engineer II - Academy

Western Governors University•Salt Lake City, UT

23h•$118,900 - $178,500

About The Position

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 408 Pay Range: $118,900.00 - $178,500.00 The Software Engineer II is an early- to mid-career contributor that has a combination of formal education and experience in the software engineering field. They are responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintain complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems. We're looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and impactful software solutions. In this role, you'll help design and develop systems that support online education at scale, working alongside talented engineers, architects, and product teams to create innovative experiences for students and faculty. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to modern cloud-based platforms, and influence how our systems evolve. If you enjoy building high-quality software, collaborating with others, and continuously learning new technologies, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
3+ years of experience developing web-based applications and services.
Experience building applications with Python, Nest.js and modern web technologies.
Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating distributed systems.
Hands-on experience with relational databases and data-driven applications.
Experience collaborating within Agile development teams.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, performance, security, and code quality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Angular
Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience with Cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives
Experience with Git, Jira, IntelliJ, VS Code
Experience with SQL and database technologies
Experience with Application integration and API development
Experience with Legacy system modernization and migration projects
Experience with Identity and access management technologies
Technical certifications in cloud, software development, or related disciplines

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy modern web applications and services using Java and related technologies.
Build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions that support thousands of users in a cloud-based environment.
Partner with engineers, product owners, and operations teams to deliver features from concept through production.
Translate business requirements into technical designs and high-quality code.
Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and developer efficiency.
Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to rapid problem resolution and service restoration.
Participate in architecture discussions and help shape technical solutions that balance business needs, quality, and delivery timelines.
Develop automated tests and implement quality practices that ensure confidence in releases.
Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the engineering team.
Continuously explore new technologies, frameworks, and development practices that improve our products and engineering culture.