Software Engineer

Western Governors University • Salt Lake City, UT

2d

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 406 Pay Range: $95,900.00 - $143,800.00

Requirements

• Project designs and plans are creative, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements.
• Project estimates are well-researched and accurate.
• Project testing procedures are effective and timely.
• Results are thoroughly analyzed, and problems are promptly corrected.
• All required reports and documentation are complete and up to date.
• Effective communication and strong working relationships are maintained with clients and coworkers.
• Concerns are promptly addressed, and any problems are effectively resolved.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Company policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.
• Experience designing and building modern web APIs and services, including RESTful architectures, microservices, and data exchange using JSON or XML over HTTP/S.
• Familiarity with API design best practices, versioning, and documentation (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Experience with Identity-based software.
• Strong understanding of troubleshooting and performance tuning issues.
• Commitment to quality through the ability to translate complex technical requirements into functional software using best practices to write high-quality code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects, and the ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other team members.
• Encouraged to assist less experienced peers.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years' experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, Angular, and other web technologies.
• 2 years' experience with software, Java (Springboot), JavaScript (React, Angular).
• Experience in interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure.

Nice To Haves

• Agile/Scrum project development
• Ellucian Banner Application Integration with legacy systems
• SpringBoot SQL Integrations using event-driven architecture
• Salesforce

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and web services using Java, SpringBoot framework, AWS SDK, Angular, and other web technologies
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments, excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time through the ability to design architecture, write high-quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
• Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24x7 access.
• Integrate third-party products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements.
• Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Analyzes software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Formulates and designs software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design.
• Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Updates technical skills as required.

Benefits

• bonuses
• medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
• health savings account and flexible spending account
• basic and voluntary life insurance
• disability coverage
• accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
• legal and identity theft coverage
• retirement savings plan
• wellbeing program
• discounted WGU tuition
• flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level