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Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in site reliability to contribute to their mission of expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The position requires extensive experience in software development, particularly with web-based applications, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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Job Summary
The role involves acting as an expert who mentors junior engineers and leads teams in identifying technical risks and ensuring on-time delivery.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design for scale, reliability, and cost within a public cloud environment while balancing quality and implementation time.
The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and flexible paid time off with no accrual requirements.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Western Governors University is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in site reliability to contribute to their mission of expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The position requires extensive experience in software development, particularly with web-based applications, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
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Salary
Base: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, and flexible PTO
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
6 years software development experience
Java REST web services expertise
Cloud-native development in public cloud
System reliability and fault tolerance design
Database management and integration skills
Nice-to-have
Mentoring junior engineering staff
Agile/Scrum project development experience
Experience with legacy system integration
Knowledge of higher education landscape
Strong communication and presentation skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
6+ years of software development experience
Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for degree