Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Senior Software Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$144k-$223kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role

  • 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.
  • They keep management informed of status and significant problems.
  • How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online.

Responsibilities

  • The Senior Software Engineer is 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 maintains complete documentation.
  • They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met.
  • 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.
  • Leads design discussions and code reviews, promoting best practices and maintainable solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience building and delivering full stack applications
  • Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular or similar)
  • Experience working with service-based or modular architectures
  • 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).
  • Experience developing web applications and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, JavaScript)
  • Experience contributing to or leading system design decisions
  • Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education

Nice to have

  • 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 with API design and system integration
  • Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, JIRA, VS Code, IntelliJ

Compensation

  • $143,700.00 - $222,700.00

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
  • Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
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