Kennesaw State University · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, dedicated to academic excellence and innovative research. The Senior Software Engineer will advance user-centered software solutions by designing intuitive user experiences, developing backend services, and supporting data workflows, with an emphasis on JavaScript-based UI development, Python, API development, and SQL.
Education
Responsibilities
Develops responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
Applies UI/UX principles to create engaging user experiences and prototypes
Builds and maintains RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
Supports ETL workflows using SQL and Python scripting
Writes clean, modular code following object-oriented programming principles
Writes clean, maintainable code using IDEs like Visual Studio or PyCharm
Conducts unit testing, participate in peer code reviews, and ensure code quality
Collaborates in Agile development environments using tools like Jira and Bitbucket
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from an accredited institution of higher education
Five (5) years of software development experience
Develops responsive, accessible user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks
Applies UI/UX principles to create engaging user experiences and prototypes
Builds and maintains RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
Supports ETL workflows using SQL and Python scripting
Writes clean, modular code following object-oriented programming principles
Writes clean, maintainable code using IDEs like Visual Studio or PyCharm
Conducts unit testing, participates in peer code reviews, and ensures code quality
Collaborates in Agile development environments using tools like Jira and Bitbucket
Able to create intuitive, accessible user interfaces
Translates business requirements into scalable, secure solutions
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on code quality
Provides technical leadership and mentors junior developers
Communicates complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Adapts quickly to new technologies and development practices
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Strong knowledge of UI/UX principles, responsive design, and frameworks like Vue.js or React
Experience with ETL workflows, SQL, and data manipulation using Pandas
Understanding of secure coding practices (OAuth, OpenID, JWT)
Familiar with unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization
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)
Effective use of Jira and participation in Agile sprints
Skilled in Git, Bitbucket, and Agile methodologies
Proficient in Python, object-oriented programming, and RESTful API development with Flask
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Awareness of secure coding practices and frameworks (OAuth, OpenID)
Knowledge of DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Experience within a higher-education environment
Experience with JavaScript development and familiarity with JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React)
Experience with Agile development methodologies and Jira
Experience with Rest API development using Python
Experience with Pandas and Data Frames
Experience working with SQL
Experience with ETL and data integration methodologies
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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