Software Engineer

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 406 Pay Range: $98,300.00 - $147,400.00 Job Description At Western Governors University (WGU), technology plays a critical role in advancing our mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable education. Our engineering teams build the platforms, services, and tools that support millions of student interactions and empower employees across the university. We are looking for a Software Engineer who is eager to launch and grow their software engineering career while contributing to a meaningful platform that improve the student experience.   About the Role   We’re looking for a motivated Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world software solutions.   You’ll focus primarily on backend development using Java and Python while collaborating with frontend and mobile teams working in Angular and Flutter. You’ll gain hands-on experience with APIs, cloud technologies, databases, and modern software development practices.   What You’ll Do   Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python   Assist with building RESTful APIs and backend integrations   Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to support application features   Write clean, maintainable, and testable code   Troubleshoot bugs and assist with application performance improvements   Participate in code reviews and team engineering discussions   Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities   Learn cloud-native development and backend best practices   Participate in Agile development processes   Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience   3 years experience in a business environment   Experience with Java or Python   Basic understanding of backend development concepts and REST APIs   Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB   Understanding of Git and version control workflows   Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP   Strong problem-solving and communication skills   Desire to learn modern backend technologies and development practices   Preferred Qualifications   Internship or personal project experience with backend development   Familiarity with Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, or Django   Exposure to Docker or CI/CD concepts   Working knowledge of Angular or frontend integration patterns   Experience working on collaborative software projects   Tech Stack   Backend: Java, Python, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, Django   Frontend: Angular, TypeScript   Mobile: Flutter, Dart   Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB   Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP   Tools: GitHub, Jira, Postman   Visa Sponsorship  While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. 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. It’s 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 [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.