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About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world software solutions. You’ll focus primarily on backend development using Java and Python while collaborating with frontend and mobile teams working in Angular and Flutter. You’ll gain hands-on experience with APIs, cloud technologies, databases, and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python
Assist with building RESTful APIs and backend integrations
Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to support application features
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
Troubleshoot bugs and assist with application performance improvements
Participate in code reviews and team engineering discussions
Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities
Learn cloud-native development and backend best practices
Participate in Agile development processes

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
3 years experience in a business environment
Experience with Java or Python
Basic understanding of backend development concepts and REST APIs
Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
Understanding of Git and version control workflows
Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Desire to learn modern backend technologies and development practices
Internship or personal project experience with backend development
Familiarity with Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, or Django
Exposure to Docker or CI/CD concepts
Working knowledge of Angular or frontend integration patterns
Experience working on collaborative software projects

Skills

Java
Python
Spring Boot
FastAPI
Flask
Django
Angular
TypeScript
Flutter
Dart
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
AWS
Azure
GCP
GitHub
Jira
Postman
RESTful APIs
Cloud-native development
CI/CD pipelines
Agile development

Work Type

Full-Time Regular Positions
full-time
regular position
40 standard weekly hours

Experience Level

3 years experience in a business environment

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Salary/Compensations

$98,300.00 - $147,400.00

Benefits

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
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
up to 12 weeks of parental leave

About the Company

At Western Governors University (WGU), technology plays a critical role in advancing our mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable education.
Our engineering teams build the platforms, services, and tools that support millions of student interactions and empower employees across the university.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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