Hiring: Software Engineer Company: Western Governors University Location: Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:43:02 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Angular, Azure, CI/CD, Dart, Django, Docker, FastAPI, Flask, Flutter, GCP, Git, GitHub, Java, Jira, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Postman, Python, REST, RESTful, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Workday About the job Experience: •3 years experience in a business environment Required Skills: •At Western Governors University (WGU), technology plays a critical role in advancing our mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable education. Our engineering teams build the platforms, services, and tools that support millions of student interactions and empower employees across the university. •We’re looking for a motivated Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world software solutions. •You’ll focus primarily on backend development using Java and Python while collaborating with frontend and mobile teams working in Angular and Flutter. You’ll gain hands-on experience with APIs, cloud technologies, databases, and modern software development practices. •Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python •Assist with building RESTful APIs and backend integrations •Partner cross-functionally with frontend and mobile teams to support application features •Write clean, maintainable, and testable code •Troubleshoot bugs and assist with application performance improvements Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience •Basic understanding of backend development concepts and REST APIs •Operational familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB •Understanding of Git and version control workflows •Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP •Strong problem-solving and communication skills •Desire to learn modern backend technologies and development practices •Internship or personal project experience with backend development •Operational familiarity with Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, or Django •Exposure to Docker or CI/CD concepts Compensation: •$98,300 - $147,400 / year 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!