Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software EngineerJoin a team that is helping shape the future of higher education through technology, AI, and workforce development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and evolving the platforms that support WGU students and internal teams. You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and help drive the adoption of innovative development practices that position WGU at the forefront of AI-enabled software engineering.Lead the development of technology solutions that advance WGU's mission and student outcomes.Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor within an experienced engineering organization.Help define how AI transforms software development through emerging AI-first engineering practices.Mentor and develop other engineers while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.Contribute to scalable, reliable solutions that support the future of online education and career development.What You'll DoResearch, design, develop, test, implement, and support software applications and systems.Lead the delivery of software solutions while maintaining accountability for quality, scope, timelines, and outcomes.Mentor engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem solving.Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.Identify technical risks, dependencies, and opportunities well in advance and help teams develop mitigation strategies.Partner closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to improve systems and drive business outcomes.Utilize AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to accelerate innovation and delivery.What You'll BringBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.6 years of experience in software development, including experience pioneering new approaches and technologies in engineering.Experience developing web-based applications and web services using Java, REST, ServiceNow, and other web technologies.Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure.Strong backend engineering experience and expertise building scalable software solutions.Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and contributing to the success of highly collaborative teams.Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, curiosity, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse audiences and teams.Bonus PointsMaster's Degree or PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Experience with IntelliJ, VS Code, Jira, Git, Agile/Scrum development, JavaScript, SQL, J2EE, or Java EE.Experience with cloud-native development, AWS, AI-assisted development tools such as Claude or Kiro, application integration, legacy system modernization, or relevant technical certifications.Experience in Lieu of EducationEquivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this position may substitute for the education requirement.Generally, one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education.Experience equivalency is determined at the discretion of the hiring manager.What to ExpectAt WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.Hiring Manager Interview (Director, Technical Product Management and Engineering)Technical Interview with a Senior Software Engineer and Manager, Software EngineeringWork LocationThis is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.Full-time position.Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.Five days per week in office.Join a team of experienced full-stack engineers working closely together in a highly collaborative environment.WGU will consider qualified candidates who require current or future employment visa sponsorship for this role.Travel RequirementThis 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.Attend company summits and team events as needed.Travel to conferences, company locations, and business-related meetings when required.Additional travel may be assigned to support business needs.