Senior Software Engineer-Full Stack

WGU

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Location: United States
Job Type: full-time
Salary: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00
Posted: April 23, 2026

Job Description

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:

Grade: Technical 410

Pay Range: $140,200.00 - $217,200.00

Job Description

The Senior FullStack Software Engineer is responsible for the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software for operating systems and applications. They communicate project information to the client, the project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. They maintain good working relationships with clients and staff. They write and maintains complete documentation. They support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. They keep management informed of status and significant problems.

Job Duties:

Acts as a technical leader in software engineering, contributing to the design, development, and delivery of full-stack applications.

Designs, builds, and maintains scalable solutions across frontend, backend, and APIs.

Owns the quality, performance, and reliability of systems within their domain.

Collaborates with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Works across multiple technologies and services, selecting the right tools and frameworks for each use case.

Leads design discussions and code reviews, promoting best practices and maintainable solutions.

Mentors engineers and contributes to overall team effectiveness.

Identifies risks, dependencies, and technical challenges, and drives solutions proactively.

Builds and integrates API-first services and web applications.

Improves system performance, scalability, and user experience across the stack.

Leads troubleshooting and resolution of production issues.

Balances speed and quality using pragmatic engineering practices.

Translates business and technical requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.

Drives continuous improvement in technical debt, tooling, and engineering practices.

Adapts to new technologies, frameworks, and business priorities as needed.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Strong foundation in software development, system design, and scalable architecture.

Experience building full-stack applications (frontend, backend, and APIs).

Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java, Node.js, Python, and JavaScript.

Experience with frontend frameworks such as Angular (or similar frameworks).

Strong understanding of API design and system integration (e.g., RESTful services).

Ability to work across multiple languages and frameworks, selecting the right tools for the problem.

Understanding of cloud-native development principles; AWS experience is a plus.

Ability to design for scalability, performance, and reliability.

Strong understanding of SDLC and modern development practices.

Experience with observability practices (logging, monitoring, tracing).

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence technical direction.

Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and improve team performance.

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage risk and dependencies.

Ability to operate in ambiguous environments and adapt quickly to new challenges.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

6+ years of experience building and delivering full-stack applications

Experience developing web applications and APIs using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, JavaScript)

Experience with frontend frameworks (e.g., Angular or similar)

Experience working with service-based or modular architectures

Experience contributing to or leading system design decisions

Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working across multiple programming languages and frameworks in a full-stack environment

Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms

Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot or Node.js

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices

Experience with observability tools (e.g., Dynatrace, CloudWatch)

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead

Experience with API design and system integration

Familiarity with tools such as GitHub, JIRA, VS Code, and IntelliJ

Experience with SQL and data modeling

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

🎯 Who is this job for?

This role suits a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with strong experience building scalable web applications in an educational or product-focused environment. You need solid skills across frontend and backend development (typically JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frameworks, APIs, and databases) along with the ability to design, build, and maintain end-to-end features. The candidate should be familiar with delivering production systems, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to mission-driven products that impact users at scale.

💬 Potential Interview Questions

What are the key differences between frontend and backend responsibilities in a full-stack application?
A full-stack engineer handles both client-side (UI/UX, browser logic) and server-side (APIs, databases, business logic). The frontend focuses on user interaction, while the backend ensures data processing, storage, and system integrity.
How do you design a RESTful API, and what are best practices?
A RESTful API should use proper HTTP methods, meaningful endpoints, and stateless communication. Best practices include consistent naming, versioning, proper status codes, and secure authentication.
What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases, and when would you use each?
SQL databases are relational and structured, ideal for complex queries and transactions. NoSQL databases are flexible and scalable, suitable for unstructured data and high-performance distributed systems.
How do you ensure scalability in a web application?
Scalability can be achieved through load balancing, horizontal scaling, caching, and microservices architecture. Efficient database design and asynchronous processing also play a key role.
Explain the concept of component-based architecture in frontend frameworks.
Component-based architecture breaks the UI into reusable, isolated pieces. This improves maintainability, testing, and scalability of the application.
How do you handle authentication and authorization in a full-stack app?
Authentication verifies user identity (e.g., JWT, OAuth), while authorization controls access to resources. Secure storage of tokens and role-based access control are essential.
What are common performance optimization techniques for web applications?
Techniques include lazy loading, code splitting, caching, database indexing, and minimizing API calls. Monitoring tools help identify bottlenecks.
How do you manage state in a complex frontend application?
State can be managed using tools like Redux, Context API, or other state libraries. Proper separation of global and local state improves performance and maintainability.
Describe CI/CD and its importance in modern development.
CI/CD automates testing, integration, and deployment processes. It ensures faster delivery, fewer bugs, and more reliable releases.
How do you write maintainable and testable code in a full-stack environment?
Use clean code principles, modular design, and proper documentation. Implement unit and integration tests, and follow consistent coding standards across the stack.

📋 Job Summary

What are the key differences between frontend and backend responsibilities in a full-stack application?
Frontend focuses on UI/UX and client-side logic, while backend handles APIs, databases, and business logic.
How do you design a RESTful API, and what are best practices?
Use proper HTTP methods, clear endpoints, stateless design, versioning, and correct status codes.
What is the difference between SQL and NoSQL databases, and when would you use each?
SQL is structured and relational for complex queries; NoSQL is flexible and scalable for unstructured data.
How do you ensure scalability in a web application?
Apply load balancing, horizontal scaling, caching, and microservices architecture.
Explain the concept of component-based architecture in frontend frameworks.
It divides UI into reusable, isolated components, improving maintainability and scalability.
How do you handle authentication and authorization in a full-stack app?
Use JWT or OAuth for authentication and role-based access control for authorization.
What are common performance optimization techniques for web applications?
Use lazy loading, caching, code splitting, and database indexing.
How do you manage state in a complex frontend application?
Use tools like Redux or Context API to manage global and local state effectively.
Describe CI/CD and its importance in modern development.
CI/CD automates testing and deployment, improving release speed and reliability.
How do you write maintainable and testable code in a full-stack environment?
Follow clean code principles, modular design, and implement unit and integration tests.