Western Governors University · 1 day ago
Software Engineer II
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$116K/yr - $174K/yr
3+ years expWestern Governors University is dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. They are seeking a Software Engineer II who will contribute to software engineering projects, ensuring quality and success in delivery while enhancing team effectiveness and expertise.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Acts as a contributing member in assigned area within software engineering
Maintains accountability for quality of services in their assigned area and success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery
Demonstrates competence in both general software engineering as well as at least one sub-discipline (databases, middleware, UI development, etc.)
Contributes formally and informally to effectiveness of the team
Participates in knowledge-transfer activities to increase their expertise and contribution
Speaks authoritatively and accurately with respect to questions related to their area of ownership
Contributes directly to rapid identification of system problems minimizing time to restoration of services
Applies strategies and tools to plan and execute testing strategies to find the ‘sweet spot’ that maximizes quality while minimizing costs. Demonstrates the ‘good enough’ principle that balances quality and time to implement
Interprets functional, non-functional, and implied requirements into designs and code that meet those specifications. Identifies gaps, risks, and deficiencies in such requirements and proposes solutions
Writes technical requirements that can be interpreted by others into system realizations
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
3 years of experience and a proven track record in developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, and other web technologies
2 years of experience with software, Java (Spring, Apex), JavaScript (Node.js, React, Angular)
Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third party products with existing infrastructure
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
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
Ability to explain the basic value of a system and subsystems to users and how the various subsystems inter-operate to provide features
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
Ability to identify risks and discuss impact with more senior engineers or managers
Preferred
Experience with IntellliJ/VS Code, JIRA, GIT
Experience with Agile/Scrum Project Development
Experience with Java or a similar Object-oriented language
Experience with IDM/OSSO, Hibernate/Seam, Banner
Experience with Application Integration with legacy systems
Experience with Cloud-Native Development, and/or Porting/Refactoring of On-Site to Cloud (preferably AWS)
Experience with J2EE, Java EE, JavaScript, and SQL
Technical Certifications
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
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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unknownKey Investors
Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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