Senior Software Engineer

WGU is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and scale modern applications and distributed systems for their online education platforms. This role focuses on backend development using Java and Python, with contributions across the full stack, and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems using Java and Python
• Lead backend architecture decisions focused on scalability, reliability, security, and performance
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working in Angular and Flutter to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions
• Implement cloud-native solutions and contribute to infrastructure automation initiatives
• Drive engineering best practices around testing, CI/CD, observability, and secure software development
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical leadership, and architectural guidance