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. 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.