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Application Engineer Co-op

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As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time java student in Salt Lake City, UT is $54.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.45 and $61.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Java Student vs Java Developer?

AspectFull Time Java StudentJava Developer
CredentialsTypically enrolled in a coding bootcamp, college course, or self-learning programUsually holds a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, with professional experience
Work EnvironmentLearning-focused, often part-time or internship-based, with mentorshipFull-time, professional work environment, often in teams or corporate settings
Industry UsageTraining phase, preparing for entry-level rolesActive role in software development, maintenance, and deployment

In summary, a Full Time Java Student is in the learning phase, focusing on acquiring Java skills, while a Java Developer is a professional actively working on Java projects in a corporate environment.

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Software Engineer

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

$98K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Western Governors University rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

81st of 614 rated colleges and universities

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 406Pay Range: $98,300.00 - $147,400.00

Job Description

At Western Governors University (WGU), technology plays a critical role in advancing our mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable education. Our engineering teams build the platforms, services, and tools that support millions of student interactions and empower employees across the university.
We are looking for a Software Engineer who is eager to launch and grow their software engineering career while contributing to a meaningful platform that improve the student experience.

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable backend services and APIs that power modern web and mobile applications. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow technical skills while working alongside experienced engineers on real-world software solutions.
You'll focus primarily on backend development using Java and Python while collaborating with frontend and mobile teams working in Angular and Flutter. You'll gain hands-on experience with APIs, cloud technologies, databases, and modern software development practices.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Python

  • Assist with building RESTful APIs and backend integrations

  • Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to support application features

  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code

  • Troubleshoot bugs and assist with application performance improvements

  • Participate in code reviews and team engineering discussions

  • Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment activities

  • Learn cloud-native development and backend best practices

  • Participate in Agile development processes

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • 3 years experience in a business environment

  • Experience with Java or Python

  • Basic understanding of backend development concepts and REST APIs

  • Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB

  • Understanding of Git and version control workflows

  • Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

  • Desire to learn modern backend technologies and development practices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship or personal project experience with backend development

  • Familiarity with Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, or Django

  • Exposure to Docker or CI/CD concepts

  • Working knowledge of Angular or frontend integration patterns

  • Experience working on collaborative software projects

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Java, Python, Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask, Django

  • Frontend: Angular, TypeScript

  • Mobile: Flutter, Dart

  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP

  • Tools: GitHub, Jira, Postman

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.

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