Software Engineer I/II

Classification Title:

Application Programmer I/II

Job Description:

Design, write, documements into functional code
- Write clean, extensible, efficient code.
- Thoroughly document any software and its development process.
- Carry out rigorous testing to ensure the reliability, functionality, and performance of the developed applications.
- Adhere to best practices in software design.
- Ensure adherence to university IT security requirements and standards.

Deploy and maintain software, training
- Deploy developed software to generate reports and improve college workflow to support a variety of the College's business practices.
- Train users in how to use any developed software to ensure a smooth transition and optimal usage of software.
- Continually maintain and improve software as necessary, promptly addressing any issues that may arise.

Analysis
- Assess the effectiveness and impact of software applications implemented.
- Ensure accuracy and prompt generation of College reports through developed software.
- Collaborate and communicate with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure software continues to meet College's strategic objectives.

Stay abreast of advancements in relevant technologies and tools. May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, as needed.

Expected Salary:

Level I: $65,000-$80,000; Level II: $80,000-$95,000; commensurate with education and experience

Minimum Requirements:

Level I: A bachelor's degree and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Level II: Bachelor's degree and three years of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in computer science, statistics, bioinformatics, analytics, or similar field, or a bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience.

Expected qualifications for applicants (please do not apply if you do not have these levels of experience) -

• Minimum of one year's experience creating and/or extensively maintaining JavaScript code bases
• Minimum of one year's experience building/maintaining software using React
• Minimum of one years' experience utilizing AWS for dynamically scaled hosting

Additionally we seek applicants with software development and software engineering skills with multiple years of experience as a software engineer with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Back-end Systems Development in Python
- Data Science, Statistical Modeling and Data Visualization

SKILLS

• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment where software requirements may emerge at any time due to the nature of research projects.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate students and less experienced developers in building, extending, or maintaining codebases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to enable tasks such as interfacing with users; negotiating with external contractors or service providers.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with minimal supervision.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to developing efficient, robust, scalable, modular, and maintainable codebases.

KNOWLEDGE

• Awareness of current standards and trends in software engineering.

ABILITIES

• Self-motivated and collaborative
• High level of integrity
• High standard of work quality
• Ability to think creatively and critically with a focus on finding solutions

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Deliver exception outcomes with professionalism while meeting business operational needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced and team-focused environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with their application.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
No

Advertised: 02 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time