Western Governors University

Software Engineer II

Western Governors University$116K — $174K *
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
Job Description

At WGU, technology powers opportunity. We're looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer II to help build modern, scalable applications that support transformative digital experiences for students, faculty, and employees across web and mobile platforms.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to meaningful products that make education more accessible and effective.

You'll primarily work with Angular for enterprise web applications and Flutter for cross-platform mobile development while contributing to backend services built with Java and Python. You'll partner closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to continue growing technically while working with modern frameworks, cloud technologies, and a mission-driven organization.

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


Required Qualifications
  • 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


Preferred Qualifications
  • 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


Why Join WGU?
  • Help build technology that expands access to education and changes lives
  • Work with modern technologies across web, mobile, and cloud platforms
  • Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
  • Opportunities for mentorship, technical growth, and career advancement
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible work environment and strong work-life balance
  • Mission-driven organization focused on innovation and student success


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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