Software Engineer II - Assessments
Western Governors University1 day ago
Raleigh, NC, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$119k - $179k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications and services using Java, REST APIs, and cloud-based technologies.
- Translate business and product requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions and improve architecture and technical design.
- Contribute to distributed systems focused on reliability, performance, security, and operational excellence.
- Own features and services from concept through deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
- Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews.
- Develop automated tests and quality strategies that support continuous delivery and rapid feedback.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and other cross-functional teams to deliver software on schedule.
- Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement durable resilience improvements.
- Share knowledge, mentor peers, evaluate emerging technologies, and contribute to technical growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- At least 3 years of experience developing web applications and services using Java, REST APIs, and related technologies.
- At least 2 years of experience with Java, JavaScript technologies, SQL and database development, API development, and systems integration.
- Knowledge of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, security, testing, and system design.
- Experience with web applications and APIs using Java and modern development frameworks.
- Experience or familiarity with JavaScript, Node.js, React, Angular, relational databases, third-party integrations, cloud-native architecture, automated testing, version control, observability, CI/CD, and Agile delivery.
- Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and deliver pragmatic, maintainable solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering and product teams.
- Preferred experience with AWS, cloud-native application development, application modernization, Agile/Scrum, IntelliJ, VS Code, Git, Jira, enterprise and legacy system integration, identity and access management, and relevant technical certifications.
Benefits
- Full-time regular position with 40 standard weekly hours and bonus eligibility.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental healthcare, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Legal and identity theft coverage, retirement savings plan, wellbeing program, and discounted WGU tuition are provided.
- Flexible paid time off, flexible paid sick time, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves including up to 12 weeks of parental leave are available.
- Occasional travel of up to 20% is required, including company summits typically held one to two times per year, with additional travel for conferences, company locations, or business needs.
About Western Governors University
Western Governors University is a nonprofit, accredited online university offering competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare. It operates a tuition-based model with flat-rate terms that let students advance as they demonstrate proficiency. Founded in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors and based in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, WGU serves students nationwide through fully remote instruction and support.