Software Engineer I Full-Stack

Job Location:

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 98300 - 147400

Posted on: 15 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals communities and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider 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 406

Pay Range: $98300.00 - $147400.00

Job Description

As a Software Engineer I Full Stack you will help design develop test and operate software solutions that support business and student-facing systems. You will work across modern frontend and backend applications primarily using JavaScript TypeScript Angular and related technologies.
This role is designed for an early-career engineer who wants to grow beyond a single framework or application layer. You will take ownership of defined components collaborate with engineers and stakeholders use modern development tools responsibly and develop the skills necessary to contribute across the full software delivery lifecycle.

What Youll Do

Design develop test deploy and maintain functionality across frontend and backend applications.
Maintain accountability for small contained components within the broader application architecture under the guidance of team leadership.
Build modern user interfaces using JavaScript TypeScript Angular and related web technologies.
Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript NestJS or comparable server-side technologies.
Work with relational databases external APIs cloud services and third-party platforms.
Translate functional and non-functional requirements into maintainable designs code tests and technical documentation.
Identify gaps risks ambiguities and deficiencies in requirements and propose practical solutions.
Apply testing strategies that balance software quality delivery timelines maintainability and cost.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate research implementation testing debugging and documentation while independently validating generated output for correctness security maintainability and alignment with engineering standards.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.
Troubleshoot issues across application layers and use logs metrics traces and other diagnostic information to identify root causes.
Collaborate effectively with Engineering Product QA Architecture Security and operational partners.
Communicate progress risks dependencies and technical decisions clearly.
Adapt to changing requirements technologies delivery priorities and architectural direction.
Contribute to successful delivery that is on time within scope and aligned with organizational goals.

What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
Approximately two years of professional software development experience including internships apprenticeships or equivalent hands-on experience.
Experience developing web applications or services using JavaScript or TypeScript.
Experience with at least one modern frontend framework preferably Angular.
Experience with or another backend application platform.
Understanding of API development HTTP authentication authorization and application integration.
Experience working with relational databases and writing or troubleshooting SQL.
Familiarity with automated testing including unit integration component or end-to-end testing.
Understanding of software development fundamentals including abstraction modularity algorithms data structures system decomposition security reliability and maintainability.
Ability to investigate unfamiliar systems learn new technologies and work across multiple application layers.
Ability to evaluate a problem identify reasonable solution options and recommend a path forward.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through ambiguity without waiting for every implementation detail to be defined.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative mindset personal accountability and a willingness to ask questions receive feedback and continually improve.

Experience in Lieu of Education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this position may substitute for formal education requirements. Generally one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education subject to hiring manager discretion.

Bonus Points

Experience with NestJS or another structured backend framework.
Experience with Python Django or comparable backend technologies.
Experience with AWS or another major cloud platform.
Experience building or operating cloud-native applications.
Experience modernizing migrating or refactoring legacy applications.
Experience with Docker Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines or infrastructure automation.
Experience with application observability including logs metrics distributed tracing and production troubleshooting.
Experience with PostgreSQL Oracle or other relational database platforms.
Experience with authentication standards such as OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect or SAML.
Experience integrating third-party systems and enterprise APIs.
Experience using AI-assisted software development tools in a professional or project environment.
Experience with Git GitHub JIRA IntelliJ or Visual Studio Code.
Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery environments.
Technical certifications or relevant project contributions.

What Good Looks Like

Successful engineers in this role do more than complete assigned coding tasks. They seek to understand the user need the surrounding system and the consequences of their implementation decisions.

They are expected to:

Take increasing ownership of their work from clarification through production validation.
Produce code that is understandable testable secure and maintainable.
Use AI and automation as accelerators without outsourcing technical judgment.
Move comfortably between frontend backend database cloud and operational concerns as their experience grows.
Raise problems with context identify realistic options and recommend a solution.
Adapt when requirements or technologies change.
Ask for help early while still demonstrating independent investigation and initiative.
Leave systems tests and documentation in a better state than they found them.

What to Expect

At WGU our mission drives everything we do including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their technical fundamentals problem-solving approach learning ability communication skills and potential for growth.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward candidates whose experience capabilities and potential best align with the role and our mission.

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. Its not all-inclusive.

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

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