Software Engineer Alpha

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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: $98300.00 - $147400.00

Job Description

Responsible for the research design development analysis testing and implementation of software operating or application systems. Communicates project information to client project manager or other design personnel working on projects. Maintains good working relationships with clients and staff. Writes and maintains complete documentation. Supports team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met. Keeps management informed of status and significant problems.

Job DutiesMaintains accountability for small easily contained and controlled components within application architecture under guidance of team familiarity or introductory knowledge of competencies of software accountability for quality in their assigned area and success of assigned projects for on-time on-budget and on-scope formally and informally to effectiveness of the authoritatively and accurately with respect to questions related to their area of strategies and tools to plan and execute testing strategies to find the sweet spot that maximizes quality while minimizing costs. Demonstrates the good enough principle that balances quality and time to functional and non-functional requirements into designs and code that meet those specifications. Identifies gaps risks and deficiencies in such requirements and proposes technical requirements that can be interpreted by others into system other job-related duties as of the processes associated with software development including Planning Measurement Coding Testing Reuse Tools Abstraction Algorithms and Complexity Security and basic system to employ the tools and techniques related to an engineering discipline such as database management user interface development inter-process communications to create designs that can be realized in code that achieve functional and non-functional requirements for an application or assigned part of the system. Appropriately uses design patterns system decomposition security and fault tolerance. A demonstrated capability in one or more design methodologies such as Object-oriented design Function-oriented design data centered design and the notations appropriate for to understand differences strengths and weaknesses of various Software Development Life Cycle models and practical considerations of implications of Software as a Service in the creation of software systems. Thinks of and designs for scale reliability and cost in a public cloud environment. Uses data and metrics to analyze Key Performance to explain the basic value of a system and subsystems to users and how the various subsystems inter-operate to provide features. Able to act as a partner with Operations in solving problems in assigned to demonstrate a sense of urgency when looking for solutions to awareness even if through personal experience of higher education landscape particularly with on-line education to try new things as directed and adopt innovative ideas when to contribute to a strong and cohesive team through professional to engage others at the right level and right time. Communicates effectively in group settings by knowing audience listening effectively and being responsive. Identifies problems and escalates appropriately. Ability to identify risks and discuss impact with more senior engineers or QualificationsBachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field 2 years of experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java REST and other web technologies Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third party products with existing infrastructure Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring Qualifications Experience with IntellliJ/VS Code JIRA GIT Experience with Agile/Scrum project development Experience with IDM/OSSO ASP/.Net DRUPAL Groovy/Grails Ruby/Rails PHP Hibernate/Seam Banner Drools JBOSS Experience with Java or a similar Object-oriented language Experience with Application Integration with legacy systems Experience with Cloud-Native Development and/or Porting/Refactoring of On-Site to Cloud (preferably AWS) Experience with Javascript/Typescript and a modern UI framework such as Angular React or Experience with Oracle or other database interfaces Technical Certifications Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances position requires occasional travel of up to 20% including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences visits to company locations and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for 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; and 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.

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.