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WGU is seeking a Software Engineer II with 4+ years of experience in web application development using Java and other technologies, committed to enhancing online education access.

Responsibilities: This role involves researching, designing, developing, and implementing software solutions, supporting team members, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills: Candidates should have experience with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, and strong problem-solving abilities in Agile environments.

Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, with familiarity in system integrations and event-driven architecture preferred.

Location: This position is based in Salt Lake City, United States, with occasional travel of up to 20%.

Compensation: $116000 - $174100 / Annually

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

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 408Pay Range: $116,000.00 - $174,100.00

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. This role is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software for operating systems and applications. They communicate project information to business stakeholders, project managers, and 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.

Job Profile Summary:

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. This role is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software for operating systems and applications. They communicate project information to business stakeholders, project managers, and 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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop web applications and web services Java, sprint boot framework, AWS SDK, Angular, and other web technologies
• Maintains accountability for quality of services in their assigned area and the success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
• Contributes directly to the rapid identification of system problems, minimizing the time to restore services.
• Manages multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments, excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time through the ability to design and implement solutions consistent with architectural guidance, write high-quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
• Integrate third-party products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in both self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Research, design, and develop computer software systems, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Develops and executes software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and advancement
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Solution designs are thoughtful, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements.
• Project estimates are well-researched and accurate.
• Project testing procedures are effective and timely. Results are well-analyzed, and problems are corrected.
• Required reports and documentation are complete and current.
• Good communication and working relationships exist with clients and co-workers. Concerns are promptly addressed, and any problems are effectively resolved.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Company policies and procedures are closely followed.
• Experience designing and building modern web APIs and services, including RESTful architectures, microservices, and data exchange using JSON or XML over HTTP/S. Familiarity with API design best practices, versioning, and documentation (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger).
• Experience in designing and implementing system integrations using event-driven architecture.
• Experience in applying Change Data Capture (CDC).
• Experience with Identity based software.
• Experience in integrations with Identity Fabric's / Meshes.
• Good understanding of issue troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Commitment to quality through the ability to translate complex technical requirements into functional software using best practices to write high quality code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects and the ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to other team members.
• Assist and mentor junior peers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of the processes associated with software development, including Planning, Measurement, Coding, Testing, Reuse, Tools, Abstraction, Algorithms and Complexity, Security, and basic system understanding

• Ability to employ the tools and techniques related to an engineering discipline, such as database management, user interface development, inter-process communications, etc.

Ability to create designs that can be realized in code that achieve functional and non-functional requirements for an application or assigned part of the system. Appropriately uses design patterns, system decomposition, security, and fault tolerance. A demonstrated capability in one or more design methodologies, such as Object-oriented design, Function-oriented design, data centered design and the notations appropriate for each

.• Ability to understand differences, strengths and weaknesses of various Software Development Life Cycle models, and practical considerations of options

• Understands implications of Software as a Service in the creation of software systems. Thinks of and designs for scale, reliability, and cost in a public cloud environment. Uses data and metrics to analyze Key Performance Indicators

• Ability to explain the basic value of a system and subsystems to users and how the various subsystems inter-operate to provide features. Able to act as a partner with Operations in solving problems in assigned area

• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency when looking for solutions to problems

 General awareness, even if through personal experience, of higher education landscape particularly with on-line education delivery

• Willingness to try new things as directed and adopt innovative ideas when presented

Ability to contribute to a strong and cohesive team through professional interactions

Ability to engage others at the right level and right time. Communicates effectively in group settings by knowing audience, listening effectively, and being responsive. Identifies problems and escalates appropriately

• Ability to identify risks and discuss impact with more senior engineers or managers

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.

· 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, TypeScript, and other web technologies.

· 2 years of experience with software, Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript (Angular and NestJS).

· Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure.

· 2+ years of experience in system integrations and event-driven architecture.

 Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka is strongly preferred
• Strong relational database skills
• Experience developing on or integrating with the Salesforce platform

Other Technical Experience That Would be a Plus

• Jira
• Agile/Scrum project development
• PingFed
• Hibernate
• Banner
• Technical Certification
•  Application Integration with legacy systems
•  J2EE, Java EE, jQuery, JavaScript
•  SQL
• AWS
• Terraform
• Kubernetes

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 recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.