Senior Software Engineer

Western Governors University

Base: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00; bonus/equity: eli...
6+ years building scalable software systems
Experience with java or similar languages
Cloud platform experience preferably aws
The Senior Software Engineer acts as a technical leader responsible for decomposing legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures

Job Summary

  • The Senior Software Engineer acts as a technical leader responsible for decomposing legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
  • WGU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
  • This role requires strong ownership mindset and the ability to influence technical direction without direct authority across cross-functional initiatives.

Matching Summary

The Senior Software Engineer acts as a technical leader responsible for decomposing legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures.

Salary

Base: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, 11 paid holidays, flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years building scalable software systems
  • Experience with Java or similar languages
  • Cloud platform experience preferably AWS
  • Service-oriented or modular architecture design
  • System design and architectural decision leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with system modernization transformations
  • Knowledge of event-driven systems like Kafka
  • Familiarity with enterprise higher education platforms
  • Experience mentoring engineers as a technical lead
  • Background in Agile/Scrum environments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in scalable software systems
  • Proficiency in developing web applications and APIs using Java

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