Associate Software Engineer

WGU · Salt Lake City, UT · $73,800.00 - $110,700.00 · onsite Join a team helping shape the future of higher education through technology and AI at WGU. As an Associate Software Engineer, you will work alongside experienced full-stack engineers to design, build, test, and support applications that improve the student experience and advance WGU's mission. Responsibilities: Assist in the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of software applications and services. Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and well-tested code with guidance from senior engineers. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and working software. Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and continuous improvement efforts. Identify risks, dependencies, and gaps in requirements and communicate them appropriately. Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders across the organisation. Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications and backend services. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Recent graduate or early-career software engineer with a strong foundation in software development principles. Practical experience with web services development. Interest in full-stack development and learning new technologies, including Salesforce technologies. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders. Curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a growth mindset. Ability to work successfully in both self-directed and team-based environments. Benefits: Competitive salary range: $73,800.00 - $110,700.00 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, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave