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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Software Engineer II (Hybrid Opportunity)

Amherst, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is a prominent institution at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, dedicated to expanding educational access and innovation. The Software Engineer II position focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining integrations across enterprise systems while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development.

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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

PaaSSaaS developmentRESTfulSOAP APIsAgile methodologiesObject-oriented programmingDatabase systemsSQLFront-end technologiesProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

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