Software Engineer
 Western Governors University | |
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
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 United States, Utah, Salt Lake City | |
| 3949 South 700 East (Show on map) | |
 Jan 16, 2025 | |
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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: Pay Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities: * Develop web applications and web services using Java, SOAP, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies. * Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses * Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests * Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24x7 access * Integrate third party products with existing infrastructure * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects. * Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements * Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. * Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. * Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system. Formulates and designs software system, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design. * Develops and directs software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation. Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. * Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned. * Updates technical skills as required. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities * Project designs and plans are creative, employ useful technologies, meet deadlines, and fulfill goals and requirements. * Project estimates are well-researched and accurate. * Project testing procedures are effective and timely. Results are well-analyzed and problems are corrected.4. Required reports and documentation are complete and current. * Good communication and working relationships exist with clients and co-workers. Concerns are promptly addressed and any problems effectively resolved. * Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems. * Company policies and procedures are closely followed. 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 recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #DEI | |