Software Engineer II- Full-Stack- Java/Angular

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR-025327

Location: Salt Lake City,
UT

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to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.

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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 408 Pay 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. They are responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and
implementation of software operating or application systems. They communicate project information to client, project manager, or 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. Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a contributing member of the software
  engineering team, supporting the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Maintain accountability for the
  quality, reliability, and performance of services within assigned areas of ownership.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and
  aligned to defined scope and business objectives.
• Demonstrate proficiency in core software engineering principles and at least one
  technical specialty area, such as databases, middleware, integrations, or user interface development.
• Contribute to team
  effectiveness through collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in knowledge
  transfer and professional development activities to expand technical expertise and increase overall contribution.
• Act as a subject
  matter expert within assigned areas, providing accurate and authoritative guidance when needed.
• Support rapid identification and
  resolution of production issues to minimize service disruptions and restore functionality efficiently.
• Apply practical testing
  strategies that balance quality, risk, delivery timelines, and cost while ensuring appropriate coverage.
• Translate functional,
  non-functional, and implied business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical designs and code.
• Identify gaps, risks, and
  ambiguities in requirements and proactively recommend solutions.
• Develop clear technical requirements and documentation that can be
  effectively interpreted and implemented by others.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as
  assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of software development processes,
  including planning, coding, testing, measurement, security, abstraction, algorithms, complexity, reuse, and development
  tools.
• Experience utilizing engineering tools and technologies related to application development, including database management,
  user interface development, APIs, and system integrations.
• Ability to design and develop software solutions that meet both
  functional and non-functional requirements while incorporating best practices in security, scalability, fault tolerance, and
  maintainability.
• Working knowledge of software design methodologies, including object-oriented, function-oriented, and data-centered
  design approaches.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and the ability to evaluate the strengths,
  limitations, and practical applications of different development models.
• Knowledge of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) concepts and
  cloud-based architectures, including considerations for scalability, reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Ability to
  leverage data and metrics to evaluate system performance and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to explain system
  functionality and architecture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong partnership mindset when collaborating with
  operations, support teams, and cross-functional partners to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Demonstrated sense of
  urgency and accountability when addressing technical challenges and production incidents.
• General awareness of the higher education
  landscape, particularly online education delivery models.
• Openness to innovation, experimentation, and adopting new technologies and
  approaches.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment through professional and constructive
  interactions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with different audiences, actively listen, and
  escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to identify technical risks, assess potential impacts, and collaborate with senior engineers
  and leaders on mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science,
  Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Education Substitution
  Equivalent
  professional experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Generally, one year of directly related experience may be
  considered equivalent to one year of required education, at the discretion of the hiring manager.
• 3+ years of experience
  developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST APIs, and related web technologies.
• 2+ years of hands-on
  experience with:
  • Java (Spring Framework, Apex)
  • JavaScript
    (Angular)
  • AWS
  • Docker
  
  
• Experience working with relational databases and integrating third-party
  solutions into existing technology ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with development
  tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code, Git, and Jira.
• Experience working within Agile and Scrum development
  environments.
• Experience with identity and access management technologies, including IDM and OSSO.
• Experience with
  Hibernate, Seam, Banner, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Experience integrating with legacy systems and enterprise
  applications.
• Experience with cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives, including migration or refactoring
  of on-premises applications to cloud environments (preferably AWS).
• Experience with J2EE, Java EE, JavaScript, and
  SQL.
• Relevant technical certifications in cloud, software development, or related technologies.

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.

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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:
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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.

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