Western Governors University

Software Engineer II - Mobile

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficient in mobile app development using Flutter and Dart
  • Experience building and maintaining iOS and Android production applications
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs integration
  • Familiar with software architecture and mobile development patterns
  • Experience in code quality maintenance and automated testing

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
  • Build user-friendly experiences for both iOS and Android
  • Collaborate on application architecture and implementation strategies
  • Integrate apps with RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Participate in code reviews and uphold engineering best practices
  • Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Contribute to Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare benefits
  • Retirement savings plan and various insurance coverages
  • Flexible paid time off with no accrual needed
  • Discounted WGU tuition for ongoing education
  • Various types of paid leave including parental leave and holidays
Full Job Description
Job Description

At WGU, technology powers opportunity. We're looking for a talented and motivated Mobile Software Engineer II to help build and enhance the next generation of WGU's student mobile experience.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys building high-quality mobile applications, solving technical challenges, and contributing to products that directly impact students. As part of the Mobile Engineering team, you'll develop cross-platform experiences using Flutter and Dart while collaborating closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and backend teams to deliver scalable, accessible, and engaging mobile solutions.

You'll contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from implementation and testing to release management and production support. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to continue growing their mobile development expertise while working with modern technologies in a mission-driven organization.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
  • Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences for iOS and Android platforms
  • Collaborate with engineers on application architecture, technical design, and implementation strategies
  • Integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across mobile platforms
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver features and enhancements
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and operational excellence
  • Contribute to Agile development practices and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in production support and issue resolution efforts


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Professional experience developing mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
  • Experience building and maintaining production applications for iOS and Android
  • Experience consuming and integrating RESTful APIs
  • Understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design principles, and mobile application development patterns
  • Experience writing automated tests and maintaining code quality
  • Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
  • Experience working in Agile development environments
  • Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Flutter architecture and state management patterns such as BLoC, Cubit, Riverpod, or Provider
  • Experience publishing and supporting applications in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
  • Familiarity with Swift, Kotlin, or native mobile development concepts
  • Experience with CI/CD platforms and automated mobile deployment pipelines
  • Experience with Firebase, analytics platforms, feature flagging, crash reporting, or mobile observability tools
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards and mobile performance optimization
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience contributing to large-scale consumer-facing mobile applications
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and participating in technical design discussions


What Will Make You Successful
  • Passion for building exceptional mobile experiences
  • Strong ownership mindset and commitment to quality
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
  • Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and engineering excellence


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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