Western Governors University

Software Engineer II - Web Platform

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science 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 cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular, Flutter, Java, and Python
  • Build responsive and user-friendly experiences for both web and mobile platforms
  • Collaborate with senior engineers on application architecture and design decisions
  • Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards
  • Troubleshoot and optimize application performance across platforms
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Benefits

  • Help build technology that expands access to education
  • Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
  • Opportunities for mentorship, technical growth, and career advancement
  • Flexible work environment and strong work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement savings
  • Discounted WGU tuition
  • Flexible paid time off policies including parental leave
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

At WGU, technology powers opportunity. We're looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer II to join our Web Platform Team and help build the foundations that enable teams across the organization to deliver modern, scalable, and accessible web experiences.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working on platform architecture, developer experience, build systems, and engineering enablement. Rather than focusing on individual product features, you'll build and maintain the shared frameworks, libraries, tooling, and deployment capabilities that power WGU's Angular-based web applications.

You'll work closely with application teams, architects, DevOps engineers, and fellow platform engineers to improve development workflows, establish engineering standards, and ensure our front-end ecosystem remains scalable, maintainable, and efficient.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to deepen their expertise in modern web technologies, platform engineering, CI/CD automation, and large-scale enterprise front-end architecture while supporting a mission-driven organization focused on student success.

What You'll Do
  • Design, develop, and maintain shared front-end libraries, tooling, and platform services used across multiple engineering teams
  • Build and support enterprise-scale Angular applications and reusable UI components
  • Contribute to the architecture and maintenance of Nx monorepos and shared codebases
  • Improve developer experience through automation, tooling, documentation, and engineering best practices
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and related DevOps tooling
  • Support deployment and release processes using Octopus Deploy and ArgoCD
  • Establish and promote front-end standards for code quality, testing, accessibility, performance, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with application teams to identify platform needs and reduce development friction
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and architecture discussions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving build systems, deployment pipelines, development tooling, and platform infrastructure
  • Monitor platform health and continuously improve reliability, scalability, and developer productivity
  • Contribute to an Agile engineering culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with Angular and TypeScript
  • Experience building and maintaining reusable component libraries, shared services, or front-end frameworks
  • Strong understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript development practices
  • Experience with HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive web design
  • Experience working with Git-based source control systems and collaborative development workflows
  • Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with cloud-native development and deployment practices
  • Understanding of software architecture principles, modular design, and scalable application development
  • Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with Nx monorepos in large-scale Angular environments
  • Experience building internal developer platforms, tooling, or engineering enablement solutions
  • Experience with GitHub Actions for build, test, and deployment automation
  • Experience with Octopus Deploy, ArgoCD, or similar deployment orchestration tools
  • Familiarity with Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms
  • Experience designing and maintaining shared component libraries and design system integrations
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Playwright, or Karma
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and front-end performance optimization techniques
  • Experience with containerized application deployment and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience supporting multiple engineering teams within a shared platform or enterprise environment
  • Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and application telemetry solutions
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
  • Passion for developer experience, platform reliability, and engineering excellence


Why Join the Web Platform Team?
  • Shape the front-end development experience across the organization
  • Build tools, libraries, and frameworks used by multiple engineering teams
  • Work with modern Angular, TypeScript, Nx, GitHub Actions, and cloud technologies
  • Influence engineering standards, platform architecture, and development practices
  • Collaborate with talented engineers in a supportive and mission-driven environment
  • Help improve educational outcomes by enabling teams to deliver high-quality digital experiences at scale


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].

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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