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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
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-Time Regular
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, including 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.
- We are looking for a Software Engineer who is eager to launch and grow their software engineering career while contributing to a meaningful platform that improve the student experience.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.