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WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY Django Python Staff Senior Software Engineer in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Pay Range: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software systems and applications. This role involves collaborating with clients, project managers, and other team members to communicate project updates and requirements. The Senior Software Engineer will maintain strong working relationships with both clients and internal teams, ensuring effective communication and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. In addition to writing and maintaining comprehensive documentation, they will support team members in achieving project goals and meeting deadlines. The Senior Software Engineer will also keep management informed of project status, potential risks, and any significant issues that may arise, ensuring that management is aware of any challenges and the steps being taken to address them. This individual is expected to drive technical excellence while fostering a positive and productive team environment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: * Develop web applications and web services usingDjango Python, SOAP, REST, XML, HTTP, and other web technologies. * Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses. * Deliver high quality projects on time, through ability to design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests. * Optimize performance tuning for high utilization 24x7 access. * Integrate third party products with existing infrastructure. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects. * Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements. * Researches, designs, and develops computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. * Analyzes software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints. * Consults with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and... For full info follow application link.
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