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Senior FullStack Engineer

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026
💰 $217,200/yr($140,200/yr$217,200/yr)

About the role

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 410

Pay Range: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00

Job Description

The Senior FullStack Engineer is responsible for researching, designing, developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing software for operating or application systems. They communicate project information to the client, the project manager, or other design personnel involved in the project. 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.

    • Acts as an expert in assigned areas of software engineering. Mentors more junior engineers to enhance their effectiveness in their roles. 
    • Maintains accountability for quality of services in their assigned area and the success of assigned projects for on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery. Contributes as a lead or consultant for at least one team.
    • May be a ‘go-to’ person in a particular sub-discipline or application area. Contributes formally and informally to the team's effectiveness through both formal and informal mentoring and guidance during team meetings and problem-solving sessions. 
    • Communicates effectively and regularly with other disciplines to identify and resolve

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