Working/Functional Title
Software Engineer
Position Summary
The ED&I team is responsible for the design, development and support of a broad range of University applications.
Reporting to the ED&I team manager, the Software Engineer II position will:
- Design and implement scalable software solutions for university offices, ensuring high performance and responsiveness
- Collaborate with teams to translate business requirements into features, continuously enhancing applications and integrations using modern technologies
- Follow enterprise best practices, including TDD, CI, and CD, primarily with Java and Microsoft stacks
- Adhere to MSU IT policies, respond to incidents, and maintain documentation, while staying current with evolving technologies.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 52,089 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- Two years of software development experience
- Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with JAVA
- Experience with Classic ASP.
- Experience with Relational Databases (i.e. MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).
- Experience with Web API technologies.
- Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Solutions.
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Experience with Web technologies including HTML, CSS and JavaScript/Typescript.
- Experience with source code management software (i.e. GIT, SVN, etc.).
- Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with stakeholders.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter.
Special Instructions
Three professional references knowledgeable of your work.
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends November 5, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.
