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Associate Software Developer Intern

Apply locations Salt Lake City Office time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 14, 2025 (13 days left to apply) job requisition id JR-020369

If youre passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our countryand youre committed to working hard to play your part in building that futureconsider 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: $29,749.99 - $44,649.99

Job Description

Job Profile Summary:

The Associate Software Engineer Intern assists in the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of software operating or application systems. Role is an internship/apprenticeship model to advance the candidates technical capabilities as well as to provide mentorship to enhance the individuals personal development. Communicates project information to client, project manager, or other design personnel working on projects. Writes and maintains complete documentation and may support more experienced developers in documentation. Supports team members and ensures established goals and deadlines are met. Keeps management informed of status and significant problems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Work with Agile team members and assist in developing web applications and web services using Java, SOAP, REST, XML, and other web technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, suggesting solutions or resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Assist on delivering high quality projects on time, through ability to low level design architecture, write high quality code, and execute effective unit tests.
• Assist in the integration of 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.
• Assist other engineers to work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements.
• Research and make recommendations with design and develop computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development/applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• Seek guidance and collaborate on software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Consult with infrastructure engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate interface between cloud and software, and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
• Develop software system testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned, assisting engineers as needed.
• Aggressively seek new knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to software engineering.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*This part-time, 20hr/week internship is currently budgeted until the end of June 202

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Organizational or Student Impact:

• Execute well-defined tasks/assignments and has specific guidance on scope, methodology, expected timing, and expected outcomes.
• Work on technical projects of limited scope with instruction; has close supervision on all work and limited decision-making.
• Limit errors to prevent impact to client operations, costs, or schedules.
• Work in a collaborative agile team.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Close supervision of all work and limited decision-making.
• Guidance is required around scope, methodology, expected timing of tasks, and results.
• Work is reviewed thoroughly for completeness and accuracy.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicates with peers and leadership to gather, confirm, clarify, and interpret information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recent degree or current enrollment in a software engineering program.
• Basic technical skills needed to complete routine assignments.
• Fundamental understanding of Java, HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python.
• Able to use Git to work with code repositories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a computer science BS degree program and currently in at least the 3rd year of the program.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position & Application Details

This is a part-time, regular position (classified for less than 30 SWH) that is eligible for vision and mental healthcare; flexible spending account; voluntary life insurance; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and prorated paid holidays and accrued sick time.

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. Its 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.

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