Software Engineer II — Build Scalable Learning Platforms

Western Governors University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth services

HSA/FSA

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement savings plan

Wellbeing program

Tuition discount

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain web applications and services that power learning experiences for thousands of students. You will collaborate with product partners and engineers to deliver reliable, scalable software while upholding quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong foundation in Java, REST APIs, and cloud-native development, with 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing web applications and services using Java, REST APIs, and related technologies.
• Experience with JavaScript-based technologies (Node.js, React, Angular) and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain modern web applications and services using Java, REST APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
• Translate business requirements into scalable software solutions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Own features through deployment, monitoring, and maintenance while ensuring reliability and performance.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Spring Framework

JavaScript

SQL

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Cloud/AWS

React

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Git

Jira

IntelliJ IDEA

VS Code

AWS

Docker

Job description

Western Governors University is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain web applications and services that power learning experiences for thousands of students. You will collaborate with product partners and engineers to deliver reliable, scalable software while upholding quality and continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong foundation in Java, REST APIs, and cloud-native development, with 3+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.