Software Engineer II

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 408

Pay Range: $118,900.00 - $178,500.00

Job Description

As a Software Engineer II, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and enhancing the applications that power WGU's digital experiences. You'll contribute across the full stack, partnering with engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on engineering role where approximately 70% of your time will be spent developing new features and capabilities, with the remaining 30% focused on technical debt reduction, operational support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering organization that is investing heavily in AI-driven innovation. Engineers are encouraged to explore emerging technologies, experiment with new tools, and help shape WGU's FY27 AI strategy focused on improving engineering velocity and developer productivity.

 

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular, Java, and Node.js
• Contribute to front-end and back-end development with a balanced 50/50 full-stack focus
• Interpret functional, non-functional, and implied requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions within your area of ownership
• Build and maintain integrations with databases, third-party systems, and enterprise platforms
• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts, rapidly identifying and resolving system issues to minimize service disruption
• Partner with team members to reduce technical debt, improve system reliability, and support operational excellence

What You'll Bring

• 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 development using Java (Spring, Apex) and JavaScript technologies including Node.js, React, or Angular
• Experience interfacing with databases and integrating third-party products with existing infrastructure
• Proficiency with Angular, Java, and Node.js
• Experience using GitHub for source control and collaborative development
• Strong understanding of software development fundamentals, including design patterns, testing strategies, SDLC methodologies, debugging, security, and system design

Bonus Points

• Experience with Salesforce
• Familiarity with AWS, Kafka, Jira, Confluence, IntelliJ, and/or VS Code
• Experience with Agile/Scrum project development, cloud-native applications, AI tools such as Amazon Kiro, or modernizing legacy systems

Experience in Lieu of Education