Senior Software Engineer

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country.

With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.

Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Develops, supports and maintains various software applications and solutions in support of the University's mission.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*:

1.Engineers and executes the full lifecycle of complex software solutions, including requirements gathering from stakeholder, research, design, prototyping, development, maintenance, documentation, and other related activities that result in robust, secure, and effective software-based products

2.Designs and develops applications and integrations according to specifications using appropriate programming languages, tools, development methodologies, and adhering to best practice standards, while communicating progress, and delivering within scheduled timelines

3.Uses appropriate algorithms, logic, and data structures to solve problems and promote reusability

4.Writes well organized, documented, and readable code

5.Uses appropriate version control practices

6.Develops test plans and ensuring that code is well tested, covering expected cases and exceptions

7.Works constructively and collaboratively to resolve problems

8.Analyzes performance and function of code and takes action to correct deficiencies

9.Assists in developing and maintaining departmental coding standards and participates in peer code reviews

10. Understands business processes and translates them to software designs and specifications

11. Leads implementation on assigned projects

12. Assists in developing and enhancing the development toolset and core capabilities

13. Mentors and coaches staff, fostering growth and development

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience

Four (4) years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in the following technologies and concepts: PL/SQL (stored procedures), JavaScript, JavaScript-based web frameworks (e.g., Vue, React), Python, ORMs and data modeling APIs, SOAP, and REST

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience within a higher-education environment

Experience with Agile development methodologies

Experience with web-oriented and service-oriented architectures and technologies including but not limited to REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, SSL, OpenID, SAML, OAuth, JWT

Experience with distributed version control systems, preferably Git

Experience with continuous integration systems

Experience researching and integrating with third-party systems including integrating through Open Proficiency in the following technologies and concepts: PL/SQL (stored procedures), JavaScript, JavaScript-based web frameworks (e.g., Vue, React), Python, ORMs and data modeling

APIs, SOAP, and REST

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to design and develop software that meets technical specifications to satisfy business requirements

Able to accurately estimate development times and meet deadlines

Able to work with minimal supervision, seeking assistance when significant deviations are proposed or when unprecedented problems arise

Able to anticipate problems and proactively develop appropriate solutions

Able to appropriately assess and communicate risks, benefits, and alternatives

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge/experience developing and utilizing REST-based APIs, SOAP, and other Open APIs

Knowledge/experience developing user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

Knowledge/experience developing database-centric applications and working with query languages (PL/SQL)

Knowledge/experience with web-oriented architectures, frameworks, and technologies such as Vue, React, Bootstrap, Flask, SQLAlchemy

Knowledge/experience with data exchange and object notation formats, such as JSON and XML

Knowledge/experience using IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, and Eclipse

Knowledge/experience working in both GUI and command-line environments

Knowledge/experience developing secure code by adhering to best practice prevention standards and implementing appropriate security frameworks (e.g., OAuth, OpenID)

Knowledge/experience with software design patterns, such as model-view-controller and object-oriented methodologies

Knowledge/experience troubleshooting software issues using debugging tools and diagnostic methods

Understanding of host-based networking fundamentals and network protocols, such as HTTP and SMTP

Expertise in multiple programming languages, preferably PL/SQL, Python, and JavaScript

Able to design and develop software that meets technical specifications to satisfy business requirements

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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