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 that has a combination of formal education and experience in the software engineering field. They are responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintain complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular, Flutter, Java, and Python
- Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly experiences for both web and mobile platforms
- Collaborate with senior engineers on scalable application architecture and technical design decisions
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance across platforms
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver new features and enhancements
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and operational excellence
- Contribute to an Agile engineering culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Angular and TypeScript
- Experience developing mobile applications using Flutter and Dart
- Backend development experience with Java and Python
- Understanding of full-stack application architecture and API integration
- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS
- Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Bonus Points:
- Experience with Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, or Django
- Experience with GraphQL APIs
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Knowledge of mobile application deployment for iOS and Android
- Experience with Firebase or real-time application architectures
- Interest in UI/UX best practices, accessibility, and performance optimization
- Experience contributing to scalable enterprise applications
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.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
