Software Engineer II - Academy

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping 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 408Pay Range: $118,900.00 - $178,500.00

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.

Software Engineer II

Help Build Technology That Expands Access to Education

We're looking for a Software Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, reliable, and impactful software solutions. In this role, you'll help design and develop systems that support online education at scale, working alongside talented engineers, architects, and product teams to create innovative experiences for students and faculty.

You'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to modern cloud-based platforms, and influence how our systems evolve. If you enjoy building high-quality software, collaborating with others, and continuously learning new technologies, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy modern web applications and services using Java and related technologies.
• Build scalable, resilient, and secure solutions that support thousands of users in a cloud-based environment.
• Partner with engineers, product owners, and operations teams to deliver features from concept through production.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs and high-quality code.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and developer efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to rapid problem resolution and service restoration.
• Participate in architecture discussions and help shape technical solutions that balance business needs, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Develop automated tests and implement quality practices that ensure confidence in releases.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the engineering team.
• Continuously explore new technologies, frameworks, and development practices that improve our products and engineering culture.

What Success Looks Like

• You take ownership of the solutions you build and are committed to delivering high-quality software.
• You collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive engineering culture.
• You proactively identify risks, propose solutions, and drive improvements.
• You balance technical excellence with practical business outcomes.
• You are eager to learn and expand your expertise across technologies and domains.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience developing web-based applications and services.
• Experience building applications with Python, Nest.js and modern web technologies.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and integrating distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases and data-driven applications.
• Experience collaborating within Agile development teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system design, testing, performance, security, and code quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with some of the following technologies is highly valued:

• Angular
• AWS or other cloud platforms
• Cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives
• Git, Jira, IntelliJ, VS Code
• SQL and database technologies
• Application integration and API development
• Legacy system modernization and migration projects
• Identity and access management technologies
• Technical certifications in cloud, software development, or related disciplines

Why Join Us?

• Work on technology that directly impacts the educational journey of students across the country.
• Solve meaningful technical challenges involving scale, reliability, integration, and cloud modernization.
• Collaborate with a supportive team that values innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
• Gain exposure to modern architecture patterns, cloud technologies, and enterprise-scale systems.
• Grow your career through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and opportunities to influence technical direction.

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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: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on us.fitly.work.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.