Staff Software Engineer (Front end focus)

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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

What Youll Do

• Work with a team to design develop and evolve modern front-end applications using Angular and related technologies.

• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor across multiple engineering teams influencing architecture standards and engineering practices.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business and user needs into scalable maintainable and high-performing solutions.

• Drive front-end quality through robust regression testing strategies automation and continuous improvement of testing practices.

• Identify technical risks systemic issues and architectural challenges early providing effective solutions and recommendations.

• Mentor engineers through technical guidance design reviews problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

• Champion operational excellence performance optimization accessibility reliability and security across front-end platforms.

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.

• 10 years of experience in software development including experience pioneering new approaches and technologies in engineering.

• Experience developing web-based applications and web services using technologies such as Java REST SQL GIT and related tools.

• Expert-level experience building modern user interfaces with Angular 9 and front-end development best practices.

• Strong understanding of UI architecture component-based design responsive development and application performance optimization.

• Experience developing and executing regression testing strategies that balance software quality speed and efficiency.

• Deep understanding of software engineering principles including planning coding testing security algorithms design patterns fault tolerance and system scalability.

• Experience working with cloud-based platforms and designing solutions for scale reliability and cost efficiency.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders mentor engineers and present technical solutions effectively.

• Ability to identify assess and mitigate technical risks while driving consensus across teams.

Bonus Points

• Masters Degree or PhD in Computer Science Information Technology or related field.

• Experience with Spring Spring Boot AWS Services and enterprise-scale cloud applications.

• Experience with Salesforce development lifecycle practices and Salesforce governor limits.

• Experience with enterprise contact center technologies telephony platforms CTI SIP/VoIP IVRs and related solutions.

Experience in Lieu of Education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may substitute for education requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as one year of experience for one year of education and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.

What to Expect

At WGU our mission drives everything we do including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

• Introductory call with a WGU Talent Partner

• Hiring manager interview

• Technical team interview

Work Location

This is a full-time in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City Utah office designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Travel Requirement

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.

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Position & Application Details

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.