Western Governors University
WGU is seeking a Software Engineer II to develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for its digital ecosystem. This role involves working with Java and Python to build reliable software solutions that support millions of student interactions and internal employees. The position requires collaborating closely with frontend and mobile engineers to deliver end-to-end application features and support cloud-native technologies.
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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