Software Engineer II at Western Governors University in Phoenix, AZ

Job description

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 408 Pay Range: $118,900.00 - $178,500.00 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. Join a team where your full-stack engineering experience can make a meaningful impact while giving you room to expand your technical skills. We’re looking for a Software Engineer II with hands-on experience in Java, Angular, and AWS who is also excited to learn and grow their skills in Apex . You’ll contribute across the software development lifecycle, solve complex technical problems, and help build reliable, scalable solutions in a public cloud environment. What You’ll Do Design, develop, test, and support web-based applications and services while delivering high-quality solutions on time and within scope. Translate functional, non-functional, and implied requirements into thoughtful designs and code, identifying gaps and risks along the way. Contribute to full-stack development across application layers, including user interfaces, services, databases, middleware, and integrations. Build solutions with scale, reliability, security, fault tolerance, and cost in mind, particularly within public cloud environments. Partner with team members and Operations to rapidly identify and resolve system issues and minimize service disruptions. Apply effective testing strategies that balance quality, implementation time, and cost. Participate in knowledge sharing, continuously build your technical expertise, and contribute to a collaborative, cohesive engineering team. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. 3 years of experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, and other web technologies. 2 years of experience with software, Java (Spring, Apex), JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular). Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third party products with existing infrastructure. Understanding of software development practices, including planning, coding, testing, security, algorithms, tools, and system design. Ability to design solutions tha