University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 month ago
Software Engineer II (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university dedicated to expanding educational access and fueling innovation. The Software Engineer II will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations across enterprise systems, while also mentoring junior engineers and leading complex software development initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Actively participates in internal and external meetings as a technical lead, supporting the design and development of technical solutions
Collaborates with IT teams and client departments to deliver mission-critical systems aligned with institutional objectives
Contributes to the design, development, and implementation of integration solutions across applications and platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability
Provides Tier-2 support for maintained solutions, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues
Responsible for maintenance and updates of in-house developed legacy applications/systems
Mentors junior team members, encouraging technical growth and professional development within the team
Applies industry best practices in software engineering to build secure, scalable, and maintainable systems
Participates in professional development activities, including workshops and industry conferences, to remain current with emerging technologies and trends
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field with three (3) years of professional programming experience -OR- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with five (5) year of professional programming experience
Good understanding of standard software engineering practices, including testing and release procedures
Solid experience with PaaS or SaaS development
Understanding of RESTful and SOAP web services and APIs. Knowledge of database systems and SQL. Strong understanding of integration concepts, patterns, and best practices
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle and experience with Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum
Experience building user interfaces and systems integration, authentication methods, and web development. Familiarity with integration platforms such as Boomi, Informatica, and MuleSoft
Proven experience with an object-oriented language (PHP, Java, Python, C++, etc.). Develop, test, and maintain applications. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices. Proficiency with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly without formal training
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with and communicate with people from varying backgrounds and skill levels
Strong problem solving, debugging and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task, time-manage and pay attention to details. Persistence in solving difficult problems. Ability to work independently
Preferred
Familiarity with containerized environments
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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