Senior Software Engineer
Core
Design, build, and evolve platforms supporting WGU students and internal teams using AI-first engineering practices.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Full-stack)
Builds
Scalable web-based applications and services for online education
Domain
Higher Education Technology / AI-enabled Software Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Java, REST, ServiceNow, Backend Engineering, Database Integration, Mentoring, AI-assisted development tools
Preferred skills
AWS, Cloud-native development, Legacy system modernization, Application integration, IntelliJ, VS Code, Jira, Git, Agile/Scrum, JavaScript, SQL, J2EE, Java EE
Technologies
Java, REST, ServiceNow, AWS, IntelliJ, VS Code, Jira, Git, Claude, Kiro
Responsibilities
Lead development of technology solutions advancing student outcomes; Serve as technical leader and trusted advisor; Define AI transformation of software development; Mentor engineers; Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies; Partner with product and operations teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship