Software Engineer II

Western Governors University (WGU) · Salt Lake City, UT · $118,900.00 - $178,500.00 · onsite As a Software Engineer II at WGU, you will help research, design, develop, test, and implement applications and software systems that support WGU's mission. You will contribute to an experienced engineering team while applying your technical knowledge to deliver reliable, scalable, and accessible solutions. Responsibilities: Research, design, develop, analyze, test, implement, and support software applications and systems. Translate functional, non-functional, and implied requirements into designs and code while identifying gaps, risks, and potential solutions. Write technical requirements, maintain complete documentation, and communicate project information to appropriate partners. Use testing strategies, peer code reviews, and automated testing practices to maintain quality while balancing delivery timelines and costs. Identify system problems quickly and contribute to restoring services while keeping leadership informed of significant issues. Leverage AI-assisted development tools for code completion, generation, and debugging while maintaining established quality and review standards. Participate in knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to the overall effectiveness and success of the engineering team. Requirements: 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), JavaScript (Node.js), React, Angular. Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure. Understanding of software development processes, including planning, coding, testing, security, algorithms, complexity, reuse, and measurement. Ability to design applications that meet functional and non-functional requirements while appropriately applying design patterns, security, system decomposition, and fault tolerance. Ability to communicate effectively, identify and escalate risks appropriately, and collaborate with engineers, operations teams, and other partners. Benefits: 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 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 Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave