Software Engineer II Student Affairs
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
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Job Summary
If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider 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:
Job Description
The Software Engineer II is an early- to mid-career contributor that has a combination of formal education and experience in the software engineering field. They are 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 maintain complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems.As a Software Engineer II you will play a key role in building and maintaining systems that support student success. You will contribute to the design development and delivery of software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure reliable scalable and high-quality outcomes.
- Contribute to the design development testing and implementation of software systems
- Collaborate with engineers stakeholders and project partners to deliver solutions aligned to requirements
- Translate functional and technical requirements into code and system designs
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of system issues to minimize downtime
- Participate in team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts
- Maintain clear documentation and communicate project status and risks
- Ensure solutions meet quality performance and timeline expectations
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
- 3-5 years of experience developing web-based applications and web services using Java REST and related technologies
- 2 years of experience with Java (Spring or similar) and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular
- Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party systems
- Understanding of software development processes including coding testing and system design
- Ability to design scalable reliable systems and interpret technical requirements into solutions
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Experience with Agile or Scrum development practices
- Familiarity with tools such as IntelliJ VS Code JIRA and Git
- Experience with cloud-native development or migrating applications to cloud environments
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education at the discretion of the hiring manager.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
- Introductory call
- Technical Senior Engineers
- Technical Staff Engineers
- Hiring manager interview
This is a full-time in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City UT office designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.
This 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.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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About Company
Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.
