Hiring: Senior Software Engineer Company: Western Governors University Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:43:01 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : API Gateway, AWS, Agile, Angular, Azure, CI/CD, Django, Docker, Event-Driven, FastAPI, Flask, Flutter, GCP, GraphQL, Java, Kubernetes, Microservices, Project Management, Python, REST, RESTful, Spring Boot, Systems Design, Terraform, TypeScript, Workday About the job Experience: •5+ years of professional software engineering experience Required Skills: •This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex backend challenges while still contributing across the full stack when needed. You’ll play a key role in architecting scalable backend services using Java and Python while partnering with frontend and mobile teams working in Angular and Flutter. •You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, architects, DevOps engineers, and engineering leadership to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions. This is an opportunity to influence technical direction, lead engineering initiatives, and help modernize platforms using cloud-native technologies and engineering best practices. •Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems using Java and Python •Lead backend architecture decisions focused on scalability, reliability, security, and performance •Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that support web and mobile applications •Partner cross-functionally with frontend engineers working in Angular and Flutter to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions •Optimize database performance, system integrations, and application reliability •Implement cloud-native solutions and contribute to infrastructure automation initiatives Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience •Strong backend development expertise with Java and Python •Solid understanding of full-stack application architecture •Solid functional working knowledge of Angular, TypeScript, and frontend integration patterns •In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps practices •Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging skills •Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership abilities Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!