Western Governors University

Software Engineer II - Infrastructure & Operations

Western Governors University$118K — $178K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3 years of experience in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, and other web technologies.
  • 2 years of experience with software development using Java (Spring, Apex) and JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular).
  • Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products.
  • Understanding of software development processes, including planning, coding, testing, and system design principles.
  • Ability to create effective software designs using appropriate design patterns and techniques.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the software engineering team within your assigned area.
  • Ensure quality, delivery, and project outcomes on time and within budget.
  • Design, develop, test, and implement software solutions meeting all requirements.
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing activities to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Support rapid identification and resolution of system issues.
  • Develop technical documentation and implementation plans for stakeholders.
  • Communicate project status and issues clearly to management and teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare coverage.
  • Health savings account and flexible spending account options.
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Supplemental coverages including accident and critical illness insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan and wellbeing program.
  • Discounted tuition for WGU programs.
  • Flexible paid time off, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
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 with a mix of formal education and experience in software engineering and enterprise platform administration. They are responsible for the research, design, configuration, development, analysis, testing, implementation, and support of software operating systems, enterprise applications, and digital asset management solutions. They communicate project information to clients, project managers, and other design personnel. They maintain strong working relationships with clients and staff, write and maintain complete documentation, support team members, and keep management informed of status and significant problems. Primary Responsibilities - Acts as a contributing member in assigned area within software engineering and enterprise platform administration. - Maintains accountability for the quality of services in their assigned area and the success of assigned projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery. - Administers and maintains the Nuxeo Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform, including configuration, user access, metadata management, workflow administration, upgrades, vendor coordination, and operational support. - Demonstrates competence in enterprise content management and digital asset management platforms, including platform configuration, integrations, workflow administration, metadata management, and user support. - Contributes formally and informally to team effectiveness. - Participates in knowledge-transfer activities to grow expertise and contribution. - Speaks authoritatively and accurately on questions related to their area of ownership. - Contributes directly to the rapid identification of system problems, minimizing time to service restoration. - Applies strategies and tools to validate platform functionality, integrations, configurations, upgrades, and maintenance activities while balancing quality, reliability, and operational efficiency. - Interprets functional, non-functional, and business requirements into platform configurations, integrations, and technical solutions; identifies gaps, risks, and deficiencies and proposes solutions. - Writes technical requirements and documentation that others can interpret into system realizations. - Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Understanding of software development and enterprise application support processes, including planning, measurement, coding, testing, reuse, tools, abstraction, security, integrations, and operational support. - Ability to employ tools and techniques for enterprise platform administration, digital asset management, content management, integrations, database management, and automation. - Ability to design and implement platform configurations and integration solutions that meet functional and non-functional requirements while appropriately considering security, scalability, and reliability. - Understands the strengths, weaknesses, and tradeoffs among SDLC models. - Understands the implications of Software as a Service; administers and supports cloud-based platforms, evaluates performance and reliability, and uses data and metrics to analyze KPIs. - Ability to explain a system's value and how subsystems inter-operate; able to partner with Operations on problem-solving. - Demonstrates a sense of urgency in seeking solutions. - General awareness of the higher education landscape, particularly online education delivery. - Willingness to try new things and adopt innovative ideas when presented. - Ability to contribute to a strong, cohesive team through professional interactions. - Ability to engage others at the right level and time; communicates effectively in group settings by knowing the audience, listening, and being responsive; identifies problems and escalates appropriately. - Ability to identify risks and discuss impact with senior engineers or managers. Minimum Qualifications Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience - Three years of experience administering, configuring, supporting, or developing enterprise content management, digital asset management, or other business-critical enterprise applications. - Two years of experience working with REST APIs, system integrations, Java, JavaScript, or similar enterprise technologies. - Experience administering SaaS or enterprise platforms, including user access management, configuration, troubleshooting, and vendor-supported upgrades. - Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure. - Experience troubleshooting application issues, supporting end users, and maintaining enterprise software platforms. Experience in Lieu of Education - Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement, generally at a rate of one year of experience per one year of education, at the hiring manager's discretion. Preferred Qualifications - Experience administering or supporting Nuxeo Platform, Nuxeo DAM, or similar Enterprise Content Management (ECM) or Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms. - Experience with digital asset management concepts, metadata models, taxonomy management, content lifecycles, workflows, permissions, and governance practices. - Experience with REST APIs, system integrations, automation, and data migration activities. - Experience with IntelliJ, VS Code, Jira, Git, and related administration or development tools. - Experience with Agile/Scrum project delivery. - Experience integrating enterprise applications with legacy systems. - Experience with cloud-hosted applications and services, preferably AWS. - Experience with SQL and relational database technologies. - Experience supporting vendor-managed applications and coordinating upgrades, troubleshooting efforts, and platform enhancements. - Technical certifications related to content management, cloud technologies, software engineering, or system administration. What to Expect At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to allow qualified candidates 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. 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. 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.

About Western Governors University

Western Governors University (WGU) is a private, nonprofit online university based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The university was founded by 19 U.S. governors in 1997 with a mission to expand access to higher education. WGU offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, and healthcare. The university is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and has been recognized by the White House as an example of excellence in education innovation. WGU has a competency-based learning model, which allows students to progress through their coursework at their own pace based on their mastery of the material.
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