Associate Software Engineer

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$72,000–$108,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Agile Programming Methodologies, AngularJS, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, Ecosystems, Government, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Internet Application, Java, Mobile Applications, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Online Training, Performance Management, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), Scalable System Development, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Sprint Planning, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)

LOCATION

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

POSTED

1 day ago

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 403 Pay Range: $72,000.00 - $108,000.00 Job Description At Western Governors University (WGU), technology plays a critical role in advancing our mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable education. Our engineering teams build the platforms, services, and tools that support millions of student interactions and empower employees across the university. We are looking for a Software Engineer II who is passionate about backend development and eager to grow their technical expertise while contributing to meaningful products that improve the student experience. As a Software Engineer II, you will help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern web and mobile applications across WGU's digital ecosystem. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong foundation in software development who is ready to deepen their experience working on production systems alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders. You will primarily focus on backend development using Java and Python while collaborating closely with engineers working in Angular and Flutter. You'll gain hands-on experience designing APIs, integrating systems, working with cloud-native technologies, and building reliable software solutions that support learners and employees. What You'll Do * Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python * Build and support RESTful APIs and backend integrations across multiple platforms * Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to deliver end-to-end application features * Write clean, maintainable, secure, and testable code * Troubleshoot issues, debug applications, and contribute to performance improvements * Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to improve engineering quality * Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and operational excellence initiatives * Learn and apply cloud-native development principles and backend engineering best practices * Contribute to Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and team collaboration activities * Continuously improve technical skills while contributing to team goals and product outcomes Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent... For full info follow application link. Western Governors Univeristy is an equal opportunity employ er and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.

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