Senior Software Engineer (Limited-Term)

This is a limited term position ending on 6/30/29.

This role is working in a hybrid work situation, coming on site rarely for campus needs.

The annual salary range is $95,000 - $104,440.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. A combination of education and or relevant experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.

3 years of software development experience.

Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green cards), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or a temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply.

Accept the university's mission and demonstrate commitment to positively impacting the experience of students, faculty, researchers, and colleagues.

Proactively find opportunities for improvement and constructively challenge existing approaches to drive better outcomes.

Advocate for ideas with conviction while remaining open to and thoughtfully considering differing perspectives.

Collaborate effectively in team settings while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal direction.

Demonstrate adaptability by taking on unfamiliar challenges and responsibilities beyond core engineering disciplines.

Approach complex problems with curiosity and persistence, seeking thorough and well-reasoned solutions.

Prioritize the needs of the team, organization, and customers served when making decisions and recommendations.

Lead with confidence while remaining receptive to feedback and acknowledging the contributions of others.

Demonstrate self-awareness and emotional intelligence, navigating interpersonal dynamics with professionalism and care.

Proficiency in object-oriented languages (e.g., Java, C#) and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, .NET).

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PHP).

Expertise in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript.

Proficiency with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Angular.

Proficiency with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL, including database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.

Expertise in RESTful API design and development.

Familiarity with GraphQL API design and development.

Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment practices.

Proficiency with containerization and environment management tools (e.g., Docker).

Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.

Proficiency in software architecture and system design principles.

Proficiency in application security standard processes (e.g., OWASP Top 10, input validation, authentication/authorization).

Expertise in testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.

Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging across the full stack.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Proficiency with command-line and shell environments.

Experience with higher education enterprise systems such as student information systems, learning management systems, or financial/HR platforms.

Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar coding agents.