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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications and services using Java, Spring, Spring Boot, SOAP, REST, XML, and HTTP.
• Troubleshoot, optimize and resolve issues early in projects to ensure smooth progress.
• Design and implement high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code. Conduct effective unit testing.
• Optimize web application performance for high utilization and 24x7 accessibility.
• Integrate third-party services and products with internal systems, leveraging cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, ECS, Kubernetes) and relational/non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Ensure secure coding practices using security tools (e.g., Veracode, SonarCloud) to protect data and applications.
   

• Key Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands-on experience developing web applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in RESTful and SOAP web services, XML, and web protocols (HTTP).
• Strong experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, ECS, and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, and other databases.
• Hands-on experience with security tools and practices such as Veracode and SonarCloud.
• Experience with unit, integration, and performance testing using frameworks like JUnit and TestNG.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills for high-traffic web applications.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
   

• Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in web development, focusing on Java technologies.
• Proven track record of developing complex, high-performance applications using Java and related technologies.
   

• Desirable Skills:

• Proven leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior developers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conduct comprehensive testing (unit, integration, performance) and ensure software scalability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather and understand business requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, continually updating technical skills.
  
   

LOCATION: GUADALAJARA & MÉRIDA.



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