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# Staff Software Engineer - Salesforce

- **Company:** Western Governors University
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $249,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Integration Architecture, C Sharp (Programming Language), Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Apex Code, Spring-boot, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL)
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_8AA274DE81B74CCEB2C80FDE61E5346B-UT0011159028

## About the Role

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., Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience, with deep hands-on expertise in Salesforce core engineering (Apex, SOQL, async patterns, integration architecture) - or equivalent depth in another enterprise stack (Java/Spring Boot, C#/.NET, or similar) with a demonstrated ability to ramp quickly onto Salesforce.

## Description

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Technical 411 Pay Range: $161,000.00 - $249,500.00 Job Description The Staff Software Engineer is a position of technical expertise, influence, and leadership in the technology realm.
The position will be required to apply their expert knowledge to ensure best practices and well-engineered architecture across the department.
They will also be a key stakeholder and initiator of major changes to processes, engineering practices, and system administration.
This position will be required to work in a space of solving critical issues and initiatives across multiple teams.
It will require an extensive and deep understanding of cutting-edge practices and innovative approaches to problems.
Principal Software Engineers are also tasked with establishing and maintaining a positive and productive culture based on the WGU Leadership Principles.
As a Staff Software Engineer (Salesforce), you'll lead the evolution of WGU's Salesforce ecosystem, shaping systems that power our student experience, enrollment processes, and operational excellence.
This is a high-impact role where your technical leadership will directly improve the lives of thousands of students.