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About the Role

As a Software Engineer I, you’ll contribute directly to building and evolving modern applications that support WGU’s digital experiences. You’ll work across the full stack, partnering with experienced engineers to design, develop, and deliver scalable solutions. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend the majority of your time coding while also helping improve systems through maintenance and operational excellence. If you’re excited about learning, experimenting with new technologies, and contributing to emerging AI-driven initiatives, this role offers meaningful growth and impact from day one.

Responsibilities

Build, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular, Java, and Node.js
Contribute to both front-end and back-end development with a balanced 50/50 focus
Translate functional requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions
Write clean, maintainable code and support documentation for your work
Collaborate with engineers across teams to deliver high-quality features on time
Support ongoing system improvements, including addressing technical debt and operational needs
Identify risks, gaps, or inefficiencies and partner with senior engineers to propose solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
2+ years of experience developing web-based applications and services
Proficiency in Angular, Java, and Node.js
Experience using GitHub for version control
Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, including testing, debugging, and system design
Experience working with databases and integrating third-party systems
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a team environment
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for degree requirements

Skills

Angular
Java
Node.js
GitHub
Salesforce
AWS
Kafka
Jira
Confluence
Amazon Kiro
Agile
Scrum
Cloud-native applications

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

2+ years of experience developing web-based applications and services

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

$95,900.00 - $143,800.00

Benefits

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
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
Other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

About the Company

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.
In 1997, a coalition of 19 U.S. governors founded Western Governors University with a singular vision: to make higher education more accessible by offering full degree programs online.
Starting small, we quickly expanded. Today, we’re one of the largest accredited online universities in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity

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