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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:
 

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Software Engineer II - Django to join our EdTech team! As a Software Engineer II at our company, you will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including app maintenance in different Python frameworks such as Django.

 

We expect you to have a strong understanding of the latest industry trends in Python web development and be ready to engage in different and new challenges.

 

Python Developer duties and responsibilities

Design and implement new features and functionality

Ensure high-performance and availability for the applications

Work in projects with complex architecture that need attention to detail and multidisciplinary knowledge

Creation of custom API endpoints to connect front end applications or other server integrations.

Collaborate with developers, designers, testing, and product management to develop features and innovative approaches to applications and features

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects.

 

Python Developer requirements and qualifications

5+ years of experience with Python / Django in backend

oAuth 2 + OIDC

SAML

Test Automation: pytest

Django

AWS

PHP

Containerization (Docker, etc)

Experience with other software tools and/or languages IE: git, and GitHub; pipenv

Experience in server-to-server integrations

Strong relational database knowledge, MySql, PostGresSql, etc...

Experience designing and building enterprise python applications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

Nice to have…

Experience or knowledge about LTI

Experience with open-source platforms such as Open EdX

Angular

Wordpress

Salesforce

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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 Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. #DEI