Software Engineer

Software Engineer 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 improves the student experience. 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. What You'll Do 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 Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications 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 Tech Stack Backend: Java, Python, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, Django Frontend: Angular, TypeScript Mobile: Flutter, Dart Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP Tools: GitHub, Jira, Postman WGU